Minutes: January 11, 2022
Meeting was called to order at 1900.
ACØRL thanked the membership for their participation in the 160M SSB contest where we placed 1st for the state of Kansas.
October 2021 minutes were read.
There was no treasurer’s report.
Old Business:
* WØWR Scholarship: Mark Rankin, KFØBZM, has agreed to present our scholarship to the area schools.
New Business:
* ARRL sent out a Field Day survey. Please complete it if you received one online.
* Our next Hamfest will be August 13th at the Armory. We’ll look into the Square credit card reader to accept debit and credit cards.
* AD6P’s, Cleon’s, ham radio gear is going to be sold, with priority to club members. Gary, NØFHF, is going through Cleon’s treasures and will provide a list.
* Motion and vote to allow Jake Fields, KBØZIA, to forego dues in consideration for the shirts he provides throughout the year.
* The 50-50 raffle was won by Joe, ACØMO, who donated his winnings to the club, total $9.
* The shirt raffle was won by Mark Rankin.
* Dues are due. You can make a payment via PayPal, $26, to ac0rl@yahoo.com or you can mail in your dues to PO Box 1304, Hutchinson, 67504-1304.
Meeting adjourned.
Christmas season 2021 meeting
The word from Jerry, ACØRL, our secretary/treasurer/repeater trustee:
Our Christmas Party is at 7 p.m. December 14 at the AMVETS Post at Avenue B and Lorraine Street.
The club is having Hog Wild cater the event with brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and rolls. Please bring a drink, covered dish, salad, or dessert.
All are welcome. Please bring your family for a fun evening.
Minutes: October 12, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 19:03
Melody Martin, KB5JVT, joined us and also joined the club. She holds a Tech+ with code, and is a fiction writer by trade.
Announcements:
· Instead of our normal November 9th meeting we will hold a party at the ACØRL QTH starting at 6PM. Hotdogs and burgers. Firepit to keep warm and roast them weenies. Bring family, sides, camp chairs, and smores fixins.
· Karen Johnson, KØENJ, Richard Johnson’s wife, passed away.
· NØFHF was allowed out the Hutchinson Loony Bin long enough to attend our meeting.
September meeting’s minutes were read.
Treasurer’s report was read. Jerry was elected as your club treasurer back in 2010 and began in January 2011. Back then our club had a total of $1,600.05 and we were headed on a downward spiral. Some simple changes and careful oversight over the years and we now have $4501.40, that’s an average increase of $290 per year! This allows us to do more things, yet remain responsible.
Repeater Trustee: The power supply in the 67 machine was serviced with a new run cap. Let’s hope we get another 44 years out of it.
Old Business:
· Christmas Party December 14th. A motion by KBØZIA to permit up to $300 for Hog Wild Catering for 30, Seconded By KB5JVT. Passed.
· Motion by KBØZIA, seconded by WØRHP, to budget $250 and to establish a scholarship committee for a scholarship fund. Passed.
· After a motion by WØRHP there was discussion and a vote that the scholarship fund will be named the WØWR Scholarship. Passed. See more about the scholarship below.
New Business:
· A motion for slate of officers for 2022 made by KBØZIA, seconded by NØFHF: President, Charles Tucker; VP, Mark Rankin, secretary-treasurer, Jerome Kahn. Passed.
· A motion to donate a $25 memorial in Karen Johnson’s name to the Hospice House was made by NØFHF, Seconded by WØRHP. Passed
NCS:
10/19 KBØSQL
10/26 KAØNES
11/02 ACØRL
50/50 crooked raffle:
KBØZIA – $7, Club $8
KB5JVT won shirt drawing.
Meeting adjourned at 20:00
W0WR ScholarshipSilent Key: KCØBHE
It is with deep sadness that club President Charles Tucker announces the death of member Scott Neher, KCØBHE. He died Saturday morning, Sept. 18.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Maranatha Mennonite Church, 3115 Blanchard SW, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church.
The service will be live-streamed on the church’s website.
The full obituary can be read here.
Minutes: September 14, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 1901 by President Charles Tucker.
Minutes for August 10th meeting were read.
Treasurers report follows:
Repeater trustee reports that the 146.670 machine is down again. Probably unplugged.
Old Business:
- Hamfest was successful and fun for all. We made $317.29
- KS QSO party was excellent
As you can see it looks like we took second, but K5KG was an out-of-state participant, so we are currently in first place. You can track this on https://www.ksqsoparty.org/
New Business:
- The club is considering a family day/party on November 9th at the ACØRL QTH. Fire pit, weenie roast, smores, hamburgers, pot luck sides.
- It was brought up that the club should provide a scholarship to a worthy STEM senior in the Reno County area. We will need to set up a selection committee.
- 2022 Field Day will be the weekend of June 24-26.
- We will hold our Christmas Party at the AMvets December 14th at 7 p.m. Club will provide Hog Wild catering.
- We are scheduling our 2022 Hamfest for August 13th.
NCS
- Sept 27 WØRHP
- Sept 28 KAØNES
- Oct 5 KBØSQL
WØRHP presented a demonstration to the club of the Ed Fong Dual Band J-Pole.
Bill Graves has left us for parts south of the border. We look forward to his return next year.
Meeting adjourned at 1949. Peace and harmony prevailed, mostly…
Minutes: August 10, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 1900.
A new ham joined us, John Hess, KFØGFC, we made our customary introductions for the new ham. The fire hoses were used…
NØFHF came out of his burrow and saw his shadow, another three months of scorching summer heat…
Last month’s minutes were read.
Treasurer’s report was read.
No known repeater issues were noted over the last month.
HAMFEST ’21:
Setup will begin this Friday the 13th at 4 p.m. All hams are encouraged to come by and help. Tables and chairs need to be set up.
D&L Antennas will not be present.
Saturday at 6 a.m. we will open the doors for vendors and exhibitors to set up.
John, KAØNES, will provide paper products, coffee and filters, creamer, sweetener, stir sticks, and water. Lona will pickup doughnuts Saturday morning. Jerry will bring a whiteboard. Charles will provide raffle tickets.
Plan is:
· Door prize drawings every 30 minutes
· Raffle at 12:30
· DX Mayhem at 11:00
· John will handle door prize and raffle tickets and donations at the door.
Charles won the 50/50, total of $14, $7 to club, $7 to Charles.
NCS:
8-17: KØSFV
8-24: KAØNES
8-31: WØRHP
9-7: KBØSQL
Reminder of the Kansas QSO Party August 28 and 29. If you wish to operate N0F for the benefit of the club please contact ACØRL@yahoo.com
Meeting adjourned at 1932.
Minutes: July 13, 2021
1900 Meeting was called to order
We have secured the Armory for the August 14th hamfest.
The club call has been assigned NØF for the Kansas QSO party the weekend of August 28th.
Derby Radio Shack will be at our hamfest.
Minutes from May meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s report was read and approved.
Repeater trustee had nothing to report.
Old Business:
Hamfest:
· Motion to spend $100 for doughnuts and beverages made by Joe ACØMO, seconded by Clint. Passed.
· Motion to raffle a door prize, $200 for an Anytone DMR with extra battery, $5/ticket, made by Nate and passed.
· Ask armory to use their sound system.
· Free Laurel testing courtesy of Richard, KØRCJ
· Open at 6 for table and chairs setup.
QSO Party:
· At ACØRL QTH
· August 28 9a-9p
· August 29 9a-3p
· Be prepared to handle pileups!
Brian Shull ADØLR put on a presentation about the Nano VNA.
There will be radios for sale from Bill Worthington and Cleyon Yowell in a future email.
2008 Meeting adjourned.
Hamfest ’21
Hamfest 21 flyer
A few more notes about Hamfest ’21:
· Folks with Derby Radio Shack will be present, selling all sorts of wonderful ham radio wares.
· Doughnuts and beverages will be available.
· There will be a raffle for several excellent prizes, including an Anytone DMR with an extra battery. Raffle tickets will be $5 each. Easy Way Ham Books is donating licensing and operating manuals, too.
· This is a good chance to get your license free before the FCC begins charging $35 for the privilege in a month or two. And speaking of license testing, the ARRL reminds us that “all amateur exam applicants must provide their FRN to the Volunteer Examiners (VEs) before taking an amateur exam.” Read more about that and other requirements in this ARRL news story.
Minutes: June 8, 2021
1902 Meeting called to order
Minutes from 4/13 and 5/11 read and approved
No treasurer’s report
Repeater trustee reports all repeaters nominal.
Field Day:
June 26-27
At Armory
Setup Friday the 25th at 9 am
Two stations will be used, one at a time, voice/cw and digital
Budget for refreshments set to $200
Hamfest:
August 14th 7am to 1pm
Need a flyer
Laurel testing, free of charge at 9am
Sidewalk sale in Derby June 19th
Kansas QSO party:
August 28-29
Multistation high power at ACØRL QTH
Need voice, CW, and digital ops.
NCS:
6/15: ACØMO
6/22: KAØNES
6/29: KDØYLA
7/6: KBØSQL
1941 Meeting adjourned
Jerome (Jerry) Kahn, ACØRL, secretary-treasurer