Executive Summary:
The next two buisness meetings will start at 7:30 am. The meeting time is moved earlier because of the Extra ham radio class. This gives the class instructors time to attend the meeting and teach the class. No motions were discussed during this meeting. The main update was the new officers take on their new roles after the conclusion of the December business meeting. George took time during the meeting to thank the current and future officers of the club.
MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM CST on December 13, 2025. A total of 27 members attended the meeting, and 2 guests were present. There were 23 members in person and 4 attended via zoom.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty was not able to attend the meeting so George provided a treasurer update. A number of people have already paid their annual dues for 2026 and more renewals are expected. There is no update from the 501c3 application. George said it could be late 2026 before we hear back about our application. Jason providied an update on the number of club members and ARRL members.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Clothing and Badge Orders [Jason – KFØISL]
The name tag order has been placed. A total of 16 people have ordered name tags. Most of the hats and clothing items have been completed and distributed. There are 3 to 4 items that were back ordered and those that have come in are currently being embroidered.
Club Officers Elected At November Meeting [George - WBØCNK]
- President: George McCarville, WBØCNK
- Vice President: Trig Morley, KCØRPY (Welcome and Thank you Trig!)
- Treasurer: Marty Peters, KEØPEZ
- Secretary: Jason Gaumer, KFØISL
- Board Members at Large: Woody Jeffrey, KEØNTU
- Bob Davidson, KFØAUI (Welcome and Thank you Bob!)
Thank Yous [George - WBØCNK]
- Thank you to the outgoing Vice President, Larry Hall, KDØRIU for his club service over the past years and Field Day Co-Chair.
- Thank you to outgoing Board Member at Large, Greg Sippel, KØGCS, for his club service this past year.
- Marty Peters,KEØPEZ: Treasurer – continues in his role. He provides year around assistance, worked on the 501c3 application, and manages club funds,
- Jason Gaumer,KFØISL : Secretary - continues in his role. He worked on clothing and name tag orders.
- Woody Jeffrey, KEØNTU: Board Member at Large - continues in his role. He has worked on Co-NCS 2M Net.
- Greg Sippel, KØGCS-Board Member at Large.
- Jim Andera,KØNK: Repeater & Education Committees Chairman / Field Day Co-Chairman
- Repeater Trustees: Danny Lane,KAØFMZ, Duke Neeland, WØQQQ, Jim Andera, KØNK.
- Greg Wolfe, KIØKK: WebMaster - Responsible for design / daily Maintenance, protection, monthly news letter editor, and web program purchases.
- Deborah Apalenek, N2LZN: Provided the club with embroidered shirts and hats.
- Trig Morley, KFØRPY: Co-NCS Weekly 2M Net. Accepted position as Vice President.
- Rick Nichols, Jim Andera, Greg Wolfe, Jeff Darby: Contributed web site articles.
- Jeff Darby for hosting numerous Zoom Sessions through out the year:Business meetings, Tech Nights, Committee meetings.
- Thank you to All 2025 Officers, Committee' Chairs, and key individuals instrumental to club functions.
- Thanks to all that have supported the club by coming to events, club meetings, and activities.
Repeater Update [Jim - KØNK] - Latest Activities / Status Update
Jim provided a repeater update. The Gardner repeater is having some issues. A 151.4 Mhz tone is required to hit the repeater. The repeater maybe off the air while issues are resolved.
Tech Night [George – WBØCNK]
The next tech night is January 29th on chasing weather radiosonde presented by Mike Laney KE0GHU
2026 SFTARC Ham Radio Classes [Jim – KØNK] - Extra Class:Date / Location / Status
Around 13 people have signed up for the Extra ham class. The plan is to cap enrollment at 20 people.
Reminder: Christmas Party [Jim – KØNK]
A reminder was given about the annual Christmas party scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Gardner Senior Citizen Community Center. Start time was revised to 6:15PM.
Free Tower Offer - Chris Nichols,
Chris has reached out to the club about a tower around 70 foot tall with Yagi Antenna free for removal. It anyone is interested in the tower, please reach out to one of the officers. Help is needed to take down the tower. If you are interested in helping to take down the tower, please reach out to an officer. Contact Chris at:
Upcoming Hamfests – See Website Calendar [George - WBØCNK]
- Mine Creek Hamfest: Feb 7th, 2026, Linn County Fair 4H Building, 8510 KS-7 Hwy Mound City, KS
- Ham Bash 2026: April 25th 8AM-2PM, Raytown High School 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO
(see SFTARC website calendar for weblinks: Flyer, Vendor/ Table Registration, Raffle Ticket orders)
Members Who Would Enjoy A Card Or a Visit:
- Mike Lane -KEØCIS At: Good Samaritan Olathe Medical Campus
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 am. Tom made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Jeff seconded the motion.
