July 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes

7/17/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 23 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: Concern about KC8ROU. KE8OKA reaching out. KD8KBU's dad is struggling with a brain bleed. KC8QFS and his wife Wanda were in an MVA, incurring fractures.

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

 

Treasurer's Report: presented.

  • Bills/Income to present: $119 to KE8OKA for outreach supplies. KB8ELG batteries: $75.06.

  • Motion to approve: KE8QJV/KC8PCU
     

FCARC radio equipment:

  • FCARC has obsolete HF radio equipment.

  • Equipment donation received from Delta. Good radios, two need batteries replaced. KB8ELG bought the batteries for $37.53 each.

Group introductions to new members: KE8WRF and KE8YDW.

Repeater Maintenance: KB8ELG is acquiring quotes. DX Engineering suggested we talk to Bridgecom for duplexers.

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June 19, 2023 Minutes

6/19/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:31 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 19 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: Concern about Steve Breece KC8ROU. Reaching out.

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

 

Treasurer's Report: presented.

  • Bills/Income to present: none

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The revitalization of the Williams County Amateur Radio Club

As some of you may know, Williams County's radio club is going through a revitalization.  As an adjacent county,  We feel it is only proper to help them out where we can. Stan W8SRD had taken the position of current President.  With his permission, I wish to redistribute this letter from their club...

 

WCARA
Stan DeGroff – W8SRD
19526 County Road D
Stryker, Ohio 43557

Williams County Once had a vibrant “Ham” Community and Club as verified by several outside clubs on our neighboring borders.  My goal is to re-grow this Counties Amateur Radio Association by service to our communities, aiding and walking with new Hams helping them so they can grow in their interest and talent, Help by providing a vibrant training and licensing group and hosting and participating in community events and operation.

May 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes

5/15/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 23 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: Concern about Steve Breece KC8ROU. Reaching out.

Requesting help: WD8PIC requesting help putting up an antenna.

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Request help: WD8PIC requests help putting up an antenna.

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April 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes

4/17/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 19 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: Concern about Steve Breece KC8ROU. Reaching out.

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Treasurer's Report:

  • Bills to Present: K8BXQ PO Box: $114; ARRL liability insurance: $200

  • Motion to approve: KC8PCU/KE8QJV. Vote approval
     

FCARC radio equipment:

  • FCARC has obsolete radio equipment--KB8ELG will bring to Summer Hamfest.

  • Plans to purchase new FCARC Field Rig: Yaesu DX10 and Fulton County EMA Office: ICOM 7300. KB8ELG obtaining quotes.

  • Equipment donation not been received from Delta yet.

Repeater Maintenance: KB8ELG is acquiring quotes. Waycom?/Bridgecom?. Bridgecom 250w 6 cavity: ~$1700.


VE/Education Committee: 3/25/23: 9 people tested.

 

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March 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes

3/20/23: New meeting place: Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center. 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567. The meeting was called to order at 7:27 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG), introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: none

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Treasurer's Report: unable to present at this time. Bank acct verified by W8TUX and KB8ELG during meeting. Membership dues presented during the meeting will be deposited.

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WAUSEON WEATHER

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