Program
Paul WB9QVV from the Madison Area Repeater Association presented on their repeaters, capabilities and accessing the systems.
MARA Hamfest will be April 27, 2024
Business meeting
Called to order by Sam KG9NG at 20:38
Minutes from November were reviewed. Motion by Nicholas KB9SKW to accept, seconded by Thomas WN1C
Treasurer's report
Recent transactions include Dues received and gift in memory of Bradford Kleeman
Checking Balance is $7452.77
VE Report
There were 8 VEs but no candidates looking for exams this month - a rare occurrence for us.
This was the last session for Ron, K2VB to be coordinator. Frederick, W9GOC is filling in as interim coordinator. If you are interested in taking on the coordinator position, please contact Frederick or Sam. We are unique in that we are doing in-person exam sessions versus many VE organizations doing only online exams. It would be good to keep the sessions running.
Bragging
Thomas, WN1C received WI POTA QRP award. Activated parks in California recently. In Maine soon.
Thomas, AC9BJ received the Kilo award for Parks on the Air for over 1000 activations contacts at Governor Dodge State Park
Field Day Report
Park has been confirmed. More details to come
Announcements
WI QSO party is coming up soon (in three months). Thomas, Matt, Barry will be heading to Shawno Shawano County.
Business
Budget presented for second time with no changes or discussion. Thomas AC9BJ moved to accept the budget as presented, Sam KG9NG seconded. Passed without objection.
Nominations for Officers
President
Steve W9GZO
Vice President
Thomas WN1C
Secretary
-none-
Treasurer
Andy AC9CB
Board of Directors
Nicholas KB9SKW
Gary KA9SRM - declines nomination
Matthew KD9DZT - declines nomination
Nominations will be open before voting at the January meeting. We will be looking for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and 3 Board Members at Large. If there is not a full set of officers at the next DFI Annual Report filing in mid-2024, the board that remains will look to dissolve the club.
Conclusion
The next FLARC meeting will be January 16th at Space Place and Zoom.
Meeting adjourned at 20:59