Called to order 19:32
Review of March Meeting Minutes
Thomas W9TDP moved to approve, Sam KG9NG seconded. No objections.
Treasurers Report
Treasury is healthy, checking balance is $7,901.37. Recent transactions include dues received..
Guests
Bob, W2THU inquiring about W9YT and their participation in the ARRL Collegiate Radio Program
VE Report
No report from the Space Place session in April.
The Hamfest VE session saw 7 candidates, 3 earning new Technician license and 3 Extra exams passed, 1 candidate missed their General upgrade by 1 question.
Bragging Rights/Upgrades/Call Sign Changes
none
Announcements
MARA Hamfest was successful with about 300 attendees. Eyeball QSOs were enjoyable
Upcoming Opportunities
- Field Day June 22/23 Badger Prairie Park Verona
- If you are interested in participating please get in touch on the FDOps list or contact Matt NM9O
- KF9AQ will be helping with the catering
- Horribly Hilly Hundreds Bike Event Support Blue Mounds WI June 15, 2024 [W9TDP Tom]
- Tom is looking for 4-5 volunteers to help, mostly at water stations. If you are interested, contact Tom via email W9TDP at ARRL.net
- 1500 riders participate in this event, supporting the Friends of Blue Mounds State Park
- Good radio coverage is available via VHF mostly using the SNP repeater deployed to the top of Blue Mounds State Park (where the event finish is)
- Dayton Hamvention, ARRL National Convention, Xenia, Ohio May 17-19, 2024
- Central States VHF Society Conference 2024 Cedar Rapids, IA July 25-27, 2024
- Circus City Swapfest Baraboo, WI August 24, 2024
- TREK-100 Bike Event Support Waterloo WI June 8, 2024 [W9JM John]
- Dairyland Dare Bike Event Support August 3, 2024 [KC9IFF Luke]
- Bike the Barns Bike Event Support September 15, 2024 [KC9UNZ Jeff]
- Badger Challenge Bike Event Support September 22, 2024
- Chicago Marathon Race Event Support Chicago IL October 13, 2024
Old Business
none
New Business
May presentation will be on Pico-balloons
Announcements
Mike, KB9WWJ is looking for good homes for a station's worth of stuff, including a tower and Bushcraft 20-15-10 meter beam antenna. Look for an announcement on QST soon.
Adjournment of Business Meeting
Sam KI5POE moved to adjourn, Nicholas KB9SKW seconded, Paulette WB9VHF third'ed.. Meeting adjourned 19:52
Program for April Meeting
Antenna build party led by Nicholas KB9SKW