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Meeting: June 11, 2024

Meeting: June 11, 2024

1900 Called to order by President, KBØSQL.

Announcements
* VFW Sidewalk Sale, 4801 W. Douglas, Wichita, Saturday, June 15, setup at 6 a.m., ends 12?
* Field Day Site survey and meeting, Fairgrounds, 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 17. Details: Parking of Mad Cow on grass? Driving stakes? 811 and sprinkler locations. Electrical. Overnight camping.
* Very good turnout, so introductions were made.
* May 13th and April 9th minutes were read.
* Treasurer’s report read, Jake/Ron motion to accept, passed.
* Repeater trustee reports nominal operation of all club repeaters.
Hamfest Committee
Zack will present a table layout.
Old Business
Field Day checklist and discussion, see below.
New Business
* Christmas Party, December 10, Rice Park Community Building. Carriage Crossing will provide meats, a veggie, and potato dish. Membership is encouraged to bring pot-luck, desserts, veggies, etc.
NCS
* Jun 18: KBØSQL
* Jun 25: KAØNES
* July 2: WØRHP

50/50 KFØBZM won and donated to club, $15.

2011 Meeting adjourned.

Additional Field Day Notes

Will need a volunteer to copy the ARRL Bulletin the prior evening using PSK/RTTY.

Will need youth operators at our GOTA, Dan’s class?

Todd or Adam should visit to fulfill agency requirement.

Mad Cow will require full tank.

Field Day Band Plan

Time SSB CW/FT8 GOTA
       
Sat 1PM-8PM 20m 15M 10-6M
Sat 8PM – Midnite 40M 20M All others
Sun Midnite – 8AM 80M 40M All others
Sun 8AM – end 20M 15M 10-6M

Asset Worksheet

Existing Assets Qty Provider
     
Bandpass filters and jumpers 2 RCKARA
Multiband Antennas 3 RCKARA
RG8X 100+ foot rolls 3 RCKARA
Rope, various lengths   AC0RL
Banners 2 RCKARA
Power Strip 1 RCKARA
     
Needed Assets QTY Provider
     
Double Female barrel fittings 3  
Tuners and coax jumpers 2 KF0BZM/AC0RL
Tent cover ? ?
Long 12/3 Extension cords 2 KF0BZM/AC0RL
Power Strips ? KF0BZM/?
Media Relations   Gina
Political   Steve Garza
Duct/electrical tape ? AC0RL/?
Caution tape ? KB0SQL/?
Bug Zappers 2 AC0RL/?
Bug Spray ? Everyone
SSB Radio 1 EOC
CW/FT8 Radio 1 AC0RL/?
Plastic folding tables ? AC0RL/KF0BZM/?
Folding Chairs 8 AC0RL?
Lawn Chairs ? everyone
Water proof Tarps with tiedowns or weights ? Dean/?
Water   RCKARA
Snacks   Everyone
Ice Chests 3 Kb0SQL/?
Saturday Night Pizza   AC0RL
GOTA Station   Ron
Tools, hammers, etc   Everyone
LED Lights   KF0BZM/?
Fans ? KB0ZIA/?
Food tent 1 ?
ICE ? N0UNI/?
Meeting: May 14, 2024

Meeting: May 14, 2024

19:01 hrs Call to order by President Tucker

Announcements: President Tucker announced that the sidewalk sale will be held this year on June 15th. The location will be Post 3115 VFW, 4801 W. Douglass in Wichita.

There was no reading of the minutes, treasurer’s report or repeater trustee report this month due to the secretary-treasurer attending to family business. No repeater problems were reported.

Report of Hamfest committee: Things continue to progress. The location will be the Fire Science building, 3211 E. 4th Ave in Hutchinson. Prices will be $10 per table and $5 a person entry fee. Zack has not yet had the opportunity to inspect the facility.

Old Business: President Tucker stated he has fielded several inquires about our hamfest this year. He also stated the proof of insurance costs have been determined for both hamfest and Field Day. The prices are $195 for hamfest and $100 for Field Day. Mark from Derby will attend the hamfest and has requested 5 tables.

New Business: During the June 11 meeting we will discuss what we are going to be doing on Field Day. The location will be Gottschalk Park which is right inside the entrance at the intersection of 20th Ave. and Poplar St. Gottschalk Park will be available from noon on Friday June 22 through noon Sunday June 24.

Net Control:

May 21 – ACØMO
May 28 – KAØNES
June 4 – WØZC

No 50/50

The meeting was adjourned at 19:39 hours.