Executive Summary:
The main outcome of this meeting was the election of new club officers. Two positions changed hands. Trig Morley, KCØRPY, was elected as Vice President and Bob Davidson, KFØAUI, was elected Director At Large. It was moved and seconded to cancel the next two Tech Nights. The motion passed.
MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM CST on November 8, 2025. A total of 30 members attended the meeting and 2 guests were present. There were 25 members in person and 5 attended via zoom.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty was not able to attend the meeting so George presented a summary for the annual report to the members. Jason gave an update on the number of members and the number of ARRL members.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Clothing and Badge Orders [Jason - KFØISL]
The clothing/hat order was submitted in early November. The name tag order will be finalized soon. Tom gave an update that Debra is working on embroidering the cloths/hats. Some of the clothing items are back-ordered.
Update on Gil Ludwig - WAØYCY/SK Services/Obituary
Gil Ludwig passed away. There will be no service and no obituary. The club will receive a radio from Gil's estate.
Club Officer Election results
Voting was by ballots. The following officers were elected:
- President: George McCarville, WBØCNK
- Vice President: Trig Morley, KCØRPY
- Treasurer: Marty Peters, KEØPEZ
- Secretary: Jason Gaumer, KFØISL
- Directors at Large: Woody Jeffrey, KEØNTU, and Bob Davidson, KFØAUI
Repeater Update [Jim - KØNK]
Jim provided an update on the club repeaters. All the club repeaters are on the air and set up in De Soto, Kansas.
Tech Night [George - WBØCNK]
Del Sawyer, KØDDS, made a motion to cancel Tech Night for November and December because the last Thursday in both months falls on a holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas, respectively). The motion, seconded by Robert, KCØKDG, passed.
Reminder - Christmas Party [Jim - KØNK]
The Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club annual Christmas party will be held on Friday, Dec 19, 2025. It will be located at the Gardner Senior Citizen Community Center, 128 E Park St, Gardner. Doors open for setting up at 5 PM. Party starts at 6 PM. Clean-up starts about 8 PM; we must be out by 9 PM. An email has been sent about about this event. Please sign up for the pot-luck.
UPcoming Hamfests [George - WBØCNK]
- Nixa Hamfest: Nixa, MO. Nov. 8th
- NE Nebraska Hamfest: Norfork, NE. Nov. 15th
- Mine Creek Hamfest: Mound City, KS, Feb 7th, 2026
Update on Equipment From Dave Cochran [JIM - KØNK]
Dave has some ham radio equipment that he is donating to the club.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned 9:08 AM CST.
