MCWA Meeting Minutes of September 3rd, 2024
DRAFT
President Dan Larson (KD9M) called the September 2024 hybrid meeting (in-person and by Zoom) to order at 7:05 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance followed, led by Dave Holmgren (K9AT).
Board members present were: Director – Glenn Otto (K9OK), Secretary – Andrew White (K9AJW), Treasurer – Bob Temes (KD9IDD), Vice President – Wendell Smith (N9REP), President – Dan Larson (KD9M) and Past President – Ralph Iden (WB9ICF)
There were 39 members in attendance with 3 guests.
Awards and license upgrades
None.
Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes from the August 2024 meeting were previously posted to the MCWA website for review. Sam Haldiman (KC9GPY) moved to accept the minutes and Bob Temes (KD9IDD) seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved.
Membership and Financial Reports
Bob Temes (KD9IDD) presented the membership and financial reports for September. MCWA has a membership of 148 members including 12 family members and 2 associate members.
Opening Balance $10,680.73 2024-8-1
Deposits/Interest/Credits $0.08 (Interest)
Expenditures $700.31 (DigitalOcean, Field Day
Expenses)
Final Balance $9,980.50 2024-8-31
Gary Kaatz (W9TD) moved to accept the Treasurer’s report and Dave Whaley (NT9E) seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the treasurer’s report was approved.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Sam Haldiman (KC9GPY) motioned that we accept by acclamation those positions that have been unopposed. Dan Larson (K9DM) will be President, Wendell Smith (N9REP) will be Vice President and Gary Kaatz (W9TD) will be the Director.
Nomination Committee Report for next month will include nominees for Secretary and Treasurer.
The 2024 Committee Members are:
Glenn Otto – K9OK
Kent Dulaney – K9KMD
Chair to be appointed by President
New Updates from Membership
None.
Future Events
Sam Haldiman (KC9GPY) mentioned that Route 66 on the Air is coming up soon and he suggests people participate as it is a good bit of fun.
JoAnne Maenpaa (K9JKM) printed off some spare parts for Ralph’s yagi antenna that he discussed last month. Let her know if you are interested in 3D printed parts for that build.
Ralph Iden (WB9ICF) is starting to plan for the Lake County Maker Faire. Please reach out to Ralph if you have any ideas or are interested in helping out.
Hamfests
Racine Megacycle Club Freefest
Location: Racine, WI
08/10/2024
ARANCI Hamfest
Location: Lake Village, IN
08/11/2024
ORC Annual Regional Fall Swapfest
Location: Cedarburg, WI
09/07/2024
HRO Superfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
09/20/2024 – 09/21/2024
Midwest Superfest, ARRL Illinois Section Convention
Location: Chillicothe, IL
09/21/2024 – 09/22/2024
Radio Expo
Location: Belvidere, IL
09/22/2024
Contests and Activities
SEPTEMBER
WAE DX Contest, SSB 0000Z, Sep 14 to 2359Z, Sep 15
ARRL September VHF Contest 1800Z, Sep 14 to 0300Z, Sep 16
ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest 0600 local, Sep 21 to 2400 local, Sep 22
144 MHz Fall Sprint 1900 local-2300 local, Sep 23
CQ Worldwide DX, RTTY 0000Z, Sep 28 to 2400Z, Sep 29
OCTOBER
California QSO Party 1600Z, Oct 5 to 2159Z, Oct 6
Makrothen RTTY Contest 0000Z, Oct 12 to 1559Z, Oct 13
Wrap up
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at the Algonquin Township meeting room. Open “eyeball” QSOs start at 6:30 PM, with the meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Formal program is TBD.
Sam Haldiman (KC9GPY) motioned to adjourn, and Gary Kaatz (W9TD) seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
Prepared by Andrew White (K9AJW), MCWA Secretary.