Executive Summary:
During the October 17, 2026 meeting there was one motion. The motion was to fund two classes in 2027, Tech class and CW class, allocating an additional $300 to pay for class supplies. During the meeting recent hamfests were talked about including: Wichita Area Hamfest and Spark-Con ARRL Midwest Division Convention. The annual Business meeting is November 14th. If you would like to run for an office, please reach out to an officer in the club. Jim KØNK will be giving the next Tech night about QRP/moble operations on October 29 at 7:30 pm. Jeff is coordinating the W1AW/Ø operations for the state of Kansas. He will need volunteers to help operate during the event.
MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order around 8:00 AM CST on October 17, 2026. A total of 21 members attended the meeting. There were 17 members in person and 4 attended via zoom.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty was not able to attend so George WBØCNK provided an update on the club finances and the monthly financial report. Jason provided a Secretary's report including membership updates. There was no official club correspondence to report on.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Conventions/Hamfests [George - WBØCNK]
On the agenda was highlights from the Wichita Area Hamfest and Spark-Con: ARRL Midwest Division Convention. The focus of the discussion was on Spark-Con. This year Spark-Con was a well planned event, but attendance was light. Members are encouraged to attend Hamfests to support these events. If people do not attend, then the event may not be held the next year.
Annual Business Meeting November 14th
The club is planning to hold elections on November 14, 2026 during the monthly business meeting. If anyone is interested in being an officer (President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary) or to serve as one of the two Board Members at Large, please contact George. If there is anyone you would like to nominate, please talk with that person first to assure they are willing to serve. Nominations can occur up to the day of the election.
TECH NIGHT [George - WBØCNK]
Jim will KØNK will be giving the next Tech night on October 29th at 7:30 pm. The request was to have a Tech night on Portable Operations.
Education and Public Relations Committee Report [Jim – KØNK]
There was a proposal to fund the classes in 2027. Tom made a proposal to spend an additional $300 beyond the $250 allowed by the constitution for commities. The motion passed. The plan is to offer two classes one Tech class and one CW class. Each class would be for eight weeks in January and February. The plan is to hold the classes at the Salvation Army building. Our club request to use the building is still being considered.
REPEATER UPDATE [Jim – KØNK]
Jim provided a repeater update.
W1AW/Ø Operation, November 11/10 to 11/17 [Jeff KSØJD]
Jeff is coordinating the W1AW/Ø operations for the state of Kansas. He would like people to sign up and help operate.
Volunteering AT Ensor Park & Museum [Jeff KSØJD]
There was limited involvement with Ensor Museum this fall for the two months that we were responsible for volunteer coverage. We need more people to help volunteer at the Museum on our assigned months. If you are planning to volunteer, please be sure to sign up. The goal is to have two volunteers at the museum each weekend.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned around 9:00 am.
