MCWA Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2025
DRAFT
President Dan Larson (KD9M) called the January 4, 2024 hybrid meeting (in-person and by Zoom) to order at 7:01 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance followed, led by Dave K9AT.
Board members present were:
President Dan Larson KD9M , VP Wendell Smith N9REP(Z), Treasurer Joe Robin N9OK(Z), Secetary Lyle Giese W9LRG, Director Glenn Otto K9OK, Director Gary Kaatz W9TD, Past President Ralph Iden WB9ICF
There were 28 members in attendance and 18 via Zoom with 1 guest:
Robert Smetana KE9CFO
Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes from the December meeting were previously posted to the MCWA website for review. Sam KC9GPY moved to accept the minutes, Keith N9QDS seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved.
Membership and Financial Reports
Joe Robin, N9OK presented the membership and financial reports for December, 2024
Opening Balance $10,340.03 as of 11/30/24
Deposits $326.90 Dues & Wintrust Reimbursment
Expenditures $70.18 Digital Ocean $6.62
WinTrust Bank $7.50
File Cabinet Keys $56.06
Final Balance $10,596.75 12/31/2024
Total membership is 152 members. That includes 139 Full members , 13 Family members and 2 associate members.
Sam KC9GPY moved to accept the Treasurer’s report and John W9JM seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the treasurer’s report was approved.
To Pay Dues:
Choice 1: Dues are payable via PayPal MCWAPaypal@gmail.com $10/year. Be sure to select ‘Friends & Family’ when paying via PayPal. Please include your call sign, it helps the treasurer to credit the correct membership.
Choice 2: Cash given to Joe N9OK in person at a regular club meeting.
Board of Directors Update:
No updates at this time. Due to work restraints and Holidays, no progress on budget to report.
Activities for 2024-2025:
North American QSO Party, Cw 1200Z, Jan 11 to 2400Z, Jan 12
VHF – UHF FT8 Activity Contest 1700Z-2100Z, Jan 15
North American QSO Party, SSB 1800Z, Jan 18 to 0559Z, Jan 19
ARRL January VHF Contest 1900Z, Jan 18 to 0359Z, Jan 19
CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW 2200Z, Jan 24 to 2200Z, Jan 26
Int Winter Contest, SSB 0001Z, Feb1 to 2359Z, Feb 2
Hamfests:
Sterling Rock Falls Amateur Radio Society 03/16/2025
Dixon, IL
Tri-County WI Hamfest 2025 03/16/2025
Fort Aktinson, WI
Awards and license upgrades
New licensee Robert Smetana KE9CFO
Old Business
None
New Business
None
New Updates from Membership
Sam KC9QPY reported on his activitied for the CQ Marthon for last year.
Eric KC9CUK is working with other hams in the area to build a MESHTASTIC networks. Be on the lookout for further updates in the near future.
Future Events
Sam KC9GPY announced that the 415 group will hold a Winter Field event Jan 25th & 26th at the Bay Road Farm, 3208 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. All are welcome. Please sign up and register for operating or attending VIA their new website https://the415arc.com/events/winter-field-day/ so they can plan operations and food!
Wrap up
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025, 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 KC0QPY motioned to adjourn, and Andy N7IDE seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM.
Program
Gary K9TD – RTTY with N1MM+
Prepared by Lyle Giese (W9LRG), MCWA Secretary.