John “Jack” W. Joyner, age 73, of Delta passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee. Jack was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 5, 1945 to John & Myra (Hugerford) Joyner. He worked for Sprint as an Electronics Tech retiring in 2005. A family man, Jack was a loving husband to his wife Dottie and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Jack was a member of Mooresville Lodge No. 78 F. & A. M. in Mooresville, Indiana and later transfer his membership to Fulton Lodge in Delta, becoming a 50 year member. Jack loved to take things apart and learn how they worked. He was also a ham radio operator for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 51 years, Dottie; children, Jennifer (Jason) Yost; Rebecca (Rick) Helminski; John T. (Nikki) Joyner; Stephen (Crystal) Joyner and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Joyner; and his parents John and Myra. Friends will be received Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 5-8 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, Delta where Masonic Services will be held at 7:30 P.M. Sunday evening.

The meeting was called to order at 7:32PM by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 11 members in attendance.

Silent Key: No Reports

Members in Distress:

- Jim McBride (K8JPD) who had knee surgery in January and was able to attend our meeting last night.

- Dave Nelson (KA8KDS) who had a heart related incident in January requiring a pacemaker was also in attendance and reported feeling well.

- Allen Nash (KC8UQU) reported he will be going in next for hip replacement surgery, please keep him in your thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Minutes from the previous meeting were electronically distributed last month with no corrections.

The Finance Report was read with motion to approve by Bob Rosebrock (WB8ZOI) and seconded by David Claar (W8TUX).  All present approved.

Bills to Present: Nothing to present.

Membership Report: The current count stands at 33 paid and lifetime members.

Education Report:

The meeting was called to order at 7:31PM by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with

10 members in attendance.

Silent Key: No Reports

Members in Distress:

   - Jim McBride (K8JPD) had knee surgery in January, current reports is that he is at home and continuing to recover nicely.

   - Dave Nelson (KA8KDS) had a heart related incident on January 25 requiring a pacemaker. He was at tonight's meeting and reports feeling well.

Minutes from the previous meeting were electronically distributed last month with no corrections.

The Finance Report was read with motion to approve by Bob Rosebrock (WB8ZOI) and seconded by Ron Kuney (KB8CBY).  All present approved.

Bills to Present: Nothing to present.

Membership Report:

We are currently in the midst of our membership renewal drive. The current count stands at 28 paid and lifetime members.

Education Report:

KD8KBU will be presenting a digital mode workshop on March 2 at the Fulton Masonic Lodge in Delta from noon until 3pm.  The focus will be on getting started in popular HF operating modes like RTTY, PSK, and FT8.  A detailed email will follow.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35PM by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 11 members in attendance.

Silent Key:

• December 17 - Norman Dusseau (N8EYZ)
• December 19 - Delmar Cadoo (KD8QOH)

Members in Distress:

• Jim McBride (K8JPD) had knee surgery on Monday, all went well and we wish him a speedy recovery.
• Allen Nash (KC8UQU) still has hip ailments and is trying a new treatment to help him move around.

Minutes from the previous meeting were electronically distributed last month with no corrections.

The Finance Report was read with motion to approve by Dave Claar (W8TUX) and seconded by Allen Nash.  All present approved.

Bills to Present: $46.50 for donuts for the Winter Hamfest.  A motion was made to pay the bills by Bib Rosebrock (WB8ZOI) and seconded by Less Sanders (KE8BHW), all were in favor.

Membership Report:

We are currently in the midst of our membership renewal drive. The current count stands at 26 paid and lifetime members.

Education Report:

No report, but a renewed effort after the first of the year to organize a class will be made.

We are sad to report another silent key in our Amateur Radio family, Delmar Cadoo KD8QOH, father of Corey Cadoo KD8QHD, passed away Wednesday morning. For Obituary information, use this link:

 https://www.eaglefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Delmar-Dean-Cadoo?obId=3960768#/obituaryInfo

Visitation is Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Hudson Chapel at 415 W. Main St in Hudson, MI.

Norman B. Dusseau, age 91, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 17, 2018 at Windsor Care Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Grisier~Weigel Funeral Home in Delta (419.822.3121).