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FLARC General Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Called to order at 19:32. Zoom link was expired and we could not generate a new link on short notice, so sorry to anyone trying to meet us on Zoom tonight.

Review of May Meeting Minutes

Sam KG9NG moved to accept, Matt NM9O seconded. Passed without objection.

Treasurers Report

Checking balance is $8,043.67. Recent transactions include dues received, payments for Field Day food and filing of Annual Report

Guests

KD9ZKI Patrick
Erick, studying for his license

VE Report

There was a VE Session in July, 4 candidates walked away with licenses.

Bragging Rights/Upgrades/Call Sign Changes

Sam KI5POE made all 50 states on FT8

Upcoming Opportunities
  • Central States VHF Society Conference 2024 Cedar Rapids, IA July 25-27, 2024 [https://2024.csvhfs.org/]
  • Dairyland Dare Bike Event Support August 3, 2024 [KC9IFF Luke]
  • Circus City Swapfest Baraboo, WI August 24, 2024
  • Bike the Barns Bike Event Support September 15, 2024 [KC9UNZ Jeff]
  • Badger Challenge Bike Event Support September 22, 2024 [KD9SDK Kyle]
  • Chicago Marathon Event Support Chicago IL October 13, 2024 [WA9CBR Tom]
Old Business

Work on April J-Pole tuning continues. 

ICOM 706 Radio has been found and returned to FLARC inventory

New Business

Continue to seek Secretary and VE Liaison. If you have interest, contact Steve W9GZO

August Fox Hunt - looking for those who want to seek out the fox. Thomas WN1C will be hiding.  Meet August 20, 7pm at the parking lot outside First Business Bank, 401 Charmany Dr, Madison, WI 53719

We are beginning planning for a Holiday Party in December. If you are interested in helping to coordinate, contact Steve W9GZO

Announcements

None

Program for July Meeting - Review of Field Day

Matt NM9O led discussion of several items to consider for next year

Bands: 15, 20, 40, 80 meter on Quad-Plexer, 2, 6 and 10 meter on standalone antennas. Modes: SSB, CW, FT8, FT4

Winter Field Day - January 25 & 26, 2025. 

Adjournment of Meeting

Sam KI5POE moved to Adjourn, Matt NM9O seconded. Adjourned at 20:34