MCWA Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025
DRAFT
President Dan Larson (KD9M) called the May 6, 2025 hybrid meeting (in-person and by Zoom) order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance followed, led by Dave K9AT.
Board members present were:
President Dan Larson KD9M , VP Wendell Smith N9REP, Treasurer Joe Robin N9OK, Secretary Lyle Giese W9LRG, Director Glenn Otto K9OK, Director Gary Kaatz W9TD, Past President Ralph Iden WB9ICF
There were 36 members in attendance and 6 members via Zoom with 0 guests:
Approval of Minutes
The meeting minutes from the March meeting were previously posted to the MCWA website for review. Kieth N9QDS moved to accept the minutes, Gary N9TD seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved.
Membership and Financial Reports
Joe Robin, N9OK presented the membership and financial reports for April 2025.
Opening Balance $9,967.80 as of Feb 28, 2025
Deposits $10.00 Dues
Expenditures $6.62 Digital Ocean $6.62
Final Balance $9.961.18 04/30/2025
Total membership is 139 members. That includes 124 Voting Members, 13 Family members and 2 associate members.
John W9JM moved to accept the Treasurer’s report and Roger KF9D seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the treasurer’s report was approved.
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.
Choice 3: Checks can be sent to:
Joe Robin N9OK
4410 Billingsgate Lane
Woodstock, IL 60098
Be sure to include your call sign!
Be aware we are now charged $0.50 bank fee per check now.
Field Day 2025
Rush Creek Conservation Area June 28 & 29
Looking for members interested in support of operating stations, Food, and fun.
Contact Dan KD9M@yahoo.com to volunteer
POTA Campout
Angelo KD0QVW and Glen K9OK
Chain O’ Lakes State Park the weekend of April 26th. 9 campers and 15 visiting membes attended. It was a huge success with planning in progress to do the same next year.
Activities for 2025:
VE testing will be held Sat May 15th in McHenry at the McHenry Masonic Lodge.
VE testing will be held Tuesday May 20th at the Free Methodist Church in Woodstock.
Future Events
2025 Hamfest Calendar by K9MSG is available at:
https://www.w9dup.org/hamfests.html
Amerateur Radio Events also publishs a list at:
https://www.amateurradioevents.com/2025hamfests1
Awards and license upgrades
Rayn Broussard was KD9WPY, has received his vanity call and is now NK9F
Old Business
Ralph WB9ICF reported on the success of the Maker Faire at the Lake County Fairgrounds in April. The club presented info on amatuer Radio Satellites, Meshtastic, and DIY adventure. Plus a build it yourself kits called Joule Thief.
For more info on the Joule Thief visit:
https://mcwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Joule-Thief-Guide.pdf
For more info on Maker Fair visit:
New Business
New Updates from Membership
Sam KC9GPY reported on the activity results from Winter Field day in January by the 415 group.
Also Sam KC9GPY reported on the continued ARRL interest in the activities at the 415 Field Day resulting from the presentation for Static play. They have mentions in the June editions of ARRL magazines, ‘On the Air’(including the cover) and QST.
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Algonquin Township meeting room. Open “eyeball” QSOs start at 6:30 PM, with the meeting starting at 7:00 PM.
Sam KC9GPY motioned to adjourn, and (missed and audio was unclear) seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Program
POTA QRP(low power) radio and antenna setups by Gary W9TD.
Prepared by
Posted by Lyle Giese(W9LRG), Secretary, MCWA