The meeting was called to order at 3 PM by Club President Susan Richardson.
Members and guests introduced themselves with a meet and greet.
Attendance
The following were present for the meeting:
- Bill KB1CAT
- Brad KC1JMH
- Bruce KC1RUJ
- Chris KC1WMN
- Dan K1DQ
- Dave AA1LO
- Dave AC1UZ
- Ed K1RID
- Jack K1NKS
- Joe K1VW
- Paul W1BIU
- Rick KC1QYX
- Rob AA1BS
- Roger N1XP
- Steve KC1UIV
- Susan KC1BSQ
- Taylor KE2EBR
- Tony AA3HD
Presentation
K1RID Ed did a presentation on building your own transmitter (QRP). Ed discussed building a Michigan Mighty Mite – a seven component CW rig that works. Ed showed a QRP he built and how fun it was to work low power CW. The presentation was well received by members. Thanks Ed (K1RID)!
Announcements:
Dave AA1LO and Bill KB1CAT announced they have picked up the trailer and will be working on it this spring for installation of the antenna tower.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Susan KC1BSQ for her leadership of the Club over the past year.
Tony AA3HD reminded members the the 250th Anniversary Worked All States starts this month. This is an ARRL event and is good for a special award for working all states. Note: You do not have to be a member of the ARRL to participate.
Approval of the December Meeting Minutes
1st Rob AA1BS, 2nd Bill KB1CAT voted and approved by members present.
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer was not present and it was agreed to postpone the vote until the February meeting.
Public Information Officers Report
Susan KB1BSQ announced the Rick KB1ASM is giving up this position and we will be looking for someone to replace him. No report this month.
Old Business
Scouting Event, No Report
VE Update, Jack K1NKS reported on the the remote testing and recorded names of members who are VE certified. Jack also will send out info on how to register for Exam Tools.
Re-election of Club Treasurer Ernie KB4EFX. 1st Dave AA1LO 2nd Bill KB1CAT, voted and approved by members present.
Re-election of Vice President Jack K1NKS 1st Brad KC1JMH 2nd Tony AA3HD, voted and approved by members present.
Winter Field Day: Let Susan know if you will be attending. Also you can sign up on the Club Web Page.
N3FJP Logging Software Demo: Demo on logging software that we will be using for Winter Field day.
A motion was made to donate $200.00 to the Hollis Rod and Gun Club for letting us use the facility for Winter Field Day. 1st Dave AA1LO, 2nd Bill KB1CAT, voted and approved by members present.
New Business
Approval of new members
- Paul Klebaur W1BIU 1st Rob AA1BS, 2nd ED K1RID, voted and approved by membership present.
- Jaden Seclow from Brownfield. Not licensed and has not paid dues. Will reconsider once dues are paid.
July 4th event for celebration of the 250th anniversary of our Country. Event will be at the Wells Town Hall and Dave AA1LO and Taylor KE2EBR will be the contacts for this event. More info to follow at a later date.
Riding the Continuous Wave
Thursdays at 7 PM on 7.118 all welcome.
Door Prize
A member won the door prize by raffle.
Adjournment
Voted by Members to adjourn
Respectfully Submitted,
David Johnson AA1LO
Club Secretary