January 17, 2022 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 11 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Silent Key: none mentioned
Members in Distress: KD8KBU: sinus issues; KA8KDS, continues to struggle including falls; KG8FM: not feeling well; NC8NC: anticipating surgery
Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none
KB8ELG read wonderful letter from Tom W8II which included donation to Club of $150.
Treasurer's Report: none
Bills to Present: none
Secretary Communications: no discussion
VE/Education Committee: no discussion
Repeater Committee: An annual PM is being planned on primary site, including: checking heat, check for water damage, etc. We’ll notify view email of the planned date as the weekend gets closer. Discussion ensured about plans for other repeater; will continue to discuss.
Emergency Services: not discussed
Field Day Committee: hands on demonstrations of how to build antennas?
Hamfest Committee: The Winter Hamfest was a success. The Club yielded $765 after expenses. KB8ELG is discussing long term contract with City of Archbold for Ruihley Park Pavilion. Will continue to discuss. Ideas for improvements for Hamfest: Radio to Santa? Delay of start time with consideration to safety (dark, potential inclement weather, etc). More food trucks? Commute attendees via golf cart from parking lot to front door? Hamfest signage? Preparedness display?
The Summer Hamfest has been registered with the ARRL for June of 2022.
2022 Christmas Party: 2021 Christmas Part at Delta 109 too tight? 2022: Buffet vs sit-down meal? Coordinate with restaurant with reduced planned menu? Barn Restaurant/Das Essenhaus/Sullivans? Will continue to discuss.
Officer Elections: President: KB8ELG, verified by KE8VTJ and KE8ITJ. Vice President: KD8ZKE, verified by WB8ZOI and KE8QFJ. Treasurer: W8TUX, verified by KE8QFJ and KE8ITJ. Recording Secretary: KE8OKA, verified by KE8ITJ and KB8REG. KB8ZKE will co-learn/oversee finances/books. Farmers and Merchants Bank acct: only elected trustees/members will be signers.
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Latest Club Information:
VE Testing: The club gives testing at 9 am the last Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge (Fulton No. 248) in Delta, contact John Myers (KD8ZKE) if interested, you can find his email address on the k8bxq.org website under the VE Testing section.
Saturday morning breakfast at the Delta 109 at 9:00 AM, in downtown Delta, OH.
The next regular club meeting will be February 21, 2022 at Fulton County Administration Building in the Conference Room on the second floor.
A motion to adjourn was made by WB8ZOI and seconded by KE8ITJ, all were in favor. KB8ELG closed the meeting at 8:44pm
5/16/22: The meeting was called to order at 1930 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 18 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Silent Key: KD8BIN. His XYL Doris Dvorak in need of help dismantling amateur radio equipment. Please contact KB8ELG if you would like to help.
Members in Distress: W8TUX injured knee
Members in need: assistance with soldering.
4/18/22: The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 15 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 13 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Silent Key: It was reported that John Dvorack, KD8BIN, passed away on October 17th.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 16 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Silent Key: Robert Cook (KX8Q) September 30, 2021
Members in Distress: KE8ITJ reported that KA8KDS continues to improve in health.
Treasurers Report: No changes from last month
Bills to Present: Nothing to present.
Hamfest Committee: The December Hamfest is set for December 4th at Ruihley Park Pavilion in Archbold, OH. Table prices have been set at $15 and will include admission.
Repeater Committee: A maintenance day/health check still needs to be conducted at the backup repeater site to check the health of the 440 gear and the backup Kenwood 2m machine.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 12 members in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Members in Distress: It was reported that KA8KDS has returned home where he continues to recuperate.
Treasurers Report: No changes from last month
Bills to Present: KD8KBU presented two bills for OSPOTA related supplies and food, totaling $155.19. A motion was made by KG8FM to pay the bills and seconded by KC8HDG, all were in favor.
Education/VE Committee: KD8ZKE indicated two new techs passed on the 9/19 special testing session.
Hamfest Committee: The December Hamfest is set for December 4th at Ruihley Park Pavilion in Archbold, OH. KE8ITJ will be working with the emergency prep group to see if they want to have any presentations at the event or set up a table with more information.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 15 members and guests in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Members in Distress: no report
Treasurers Report: KB8ELH gave the report (balances not published online). A motion was made by KG8FM to accept the report and seconded by W8TUX. All were in favor.
Bills to Present: Nothing to report
Education/VE Committee:
KD8ZKE indicated two candidates for testing have committed to July 31. VEs are asked to be at the Fulton Masonic Lodge in Delta at the usual time.
Hamfest Committee:
The December Hamfest is set for December 4th at Ruihley Park Pavilion in Archbold, OH.
Repeater Committee:
The continued discussion was had on getting an internet connection at the main repeater shack for the purpose if IRLP and EchoLink, as well as DMR.
Old Business:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 16 members and guests in attendance, the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
Members in Distress: no report
Treasurers Report: KB8ELH gave the report (balances not published online). A motion was made by KG8FM to accept the report and seconded by KE8OKA. All were in favor.
Bills to Present:
Education/VE Committee:
Club Meeting On the Air (147.195) roll: kb8elg (p), kd8kbu (s), kb8elh (t), kg8fm, ka8kds, kd4ujy, wb8zoi, ke8qjv, kd8pud, nc8nc, ke8qks, ke8itj, ke8qfj, kb8gom, w8tux, ke8reg, kd8jbs, ke8oka, k8eju
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 19 members and guests in attendance on the 147.195+ k8bxq repeater.
Treasurers Report: no report over the air
Bills to Present: nothing to present
Hamfest Committee: The next FCARC sponsored Hamfest will be the summer trunk swap on June 5, 2021, followed by the Winter Hamfest on December 4, 2021. Both events have been registered with the ARRL.
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Emergency Services:
Correspondence/Comments:
Club Meeting On the Air (147.195) roll: kb8elg (p), kb8elh (t), kd8kbu (s), w8tux (es), kd8zke (vp), kg8fm, kd8qhd, kd8wsl, kb8gom, ka8kds, wb8zoi, ke8itj, ke8qfj, ke8qjv, ke8eju, ke8ong, nc8nc, ke8reg
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 18 members and guests in attendance on the 147.195+ k8bxq repeater.
Silent Key Report:
Members in Distress: nothing to report
Treasurers Report: no report over the air
Bills to Present: nothing to present
VE Testing: KD8ZKE reported three interested in testing for March 27.
Hamfest Committee: The next FCARC sponsored Hamfest will be the summer trunk swap on June 5, 2021, followed by the Winter Hamfest on December 4, 2021. Both events have been registered with the ARRL.
Old Business:
KD8ZKE is now officially the VE lead for the Fulton County VE Team.
No further requests for assistance from the County EMA at this time for their Covid clinics, but we will be at the ready should our help be requested.
February 15, 2021
Club Meeting On the Air (147.195) roll: kb8elg (p), kd8zke (vp), kb8elh (t), kd8kbu (s), w8tux (es), kg8fm, kb8gom, kd8wsl, ke8qjv, ke8itj, wb8zoi, ka8kds, k8eju, ke8ase, ke8qfj, ke8qju, ke8bhw, ke8ong, kd8jbs, kg8q, kc8iof, kc8qfs, kc8pcu, ke8oka
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 24 members and guests in attendance on the 147.195+ k8bxq repeater.
Silent Key Report: Tom Servoss (KC8UOM) February 4, 2021
Members in Distress: KA8KDS reported that his pacemaker procedure went as expected and he is feeling well. It was also reported that Bev Walworth’s (KC8UJC) mother Shirley M. Brown passed away, please keep her and George (N8EUY) in your thoughts.
Treasurers Report: no report over the air
Bills to Present: nothing to present
Hamfest Committee: The next FCARC sponsored Hamfest will be the summer trunk swap on June 5, 2021, followed by the Winter Hamfest on December 4, 2021. Both events have been registered with the ARRL.
Old Business:
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