Author: Ralph

Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019

The September meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on Sep 3, 2019 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9AT.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 2 guests: Gary W9TD, and Karen KB9DGN.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. None noted.

Introductions around the room followed. 43 members and 2 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the August meeting were posted on the mcwa.org website for review by Secretary Dan KD9M. John K9JK moved to accept the minutes with emailed updates, and the motion was seconded by Mike KC9Q. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe N9OK read the Treasurer’s September report:
Started with $5566.72, Deposits $40.00: Dues $40.00;
Expenses ($220.00):ARRL Insrance for 2019-2020 $200.00, Interest $0.22.
Ending balance: $5406.94
Member count is now 122 Voting members, 114 full members and 8 family members. Joe W9JCS moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by Mike ND9G. The motion passed by voice vote.

Announcements
President Mike WB8BZK anounced Gary’s KD9FML mother passed August 23rd, President Mike’s WB8BZK Father-in-law passed away. President Mike asked for a moment of silence.

Several Ham Fests/Gatherings recently and upcoming.

Quincy IL Hamfest Paloma, IL Aug 11th
Racine Megacycle Freefest – Racine, WI Aug 11th.  nt alot of stuff.
Ozaukee RC’s Fall Swapfest – Cedarburg, WI September 8th
W9DXCC Convention- St. Charles September 14th
Peoria Superfest – Peoria September 15th
CFMC Radio Expo – Belvidere September 29th
Superfest HRO – Milwaukee September 27th/28th

Contests

See the contest calendar …

Upcoming MCWA Presentations

October Arduino and ESP-8266 in the ham shack Ralph WB9ICF
November MCWA Dinner / Social
December Ham Radio in the mid-1950s Tom W9NBG
January TBD TBD
February TBD TBD
March ARRL Update Kermit W9XA

Other Announcements
Kirk KD9KPA If you are interested in some old QSTs contact him.
Pierre K9EYE anounced Dave KD9ESL returned from Florida and is listening on the repeater but still not able to speak after the stroke. Reach out and say hi.

New Business
Scout Camporee October 5th. Jurassic Island theme. Would like us to setup communications to the outside world “if something went wrong”
Requesting 2 Amateur Radio Stations, Morse Code Demo & Activity
Activity will be on 2 Meters and 6 Meters
Need Volunteers for the following

Projet Co-Leader
Bring & Setup two stations & Antennas
Station Operators
Morse Code Demo & Activity
Quick Introduction to our Activity
Provide ready Local Home / Mobile QSOs
Ham Related Video for 60 inch monitor
Tear Down

Dave K9AT is building a resource list. Please send Dave where you get parts for Ham radio projects and other needs. This will be posted to the web site when finished.

Election of new Officers & Director
Nominating committe:
Chairperson: Kent Dulaney K9KMD
Directors-at-large: Roger KF9D & Gary KD9FML

2 Officers have agreed to serve again if elected:

President – Mike Metroka WB8BZK
Vice President – Dan Larson KD9M (move over from Secretary)

 
Nominating committee has selected these additinoal canidates:
Secretary – Ralph Iden WB9ICF
Treasurer – Dean Hettel WD9FOO
Director (2-year term) – Mike Salak KC9Q

Nominations from the floor
Pierre K9EYE nominated Ralph Iden WB9ICF for President
Ralph declined this nomination to keep the nomination for Secretary
Pierre K9EYE nominated Dave K9AT for Vice President
Dave declined this nomination at this time
Pierre K9EYE nominated Ken KO9H for Director
Ken declined this nomination at this time
President Mike WB8BZK asked for a voice vote of acclamation for the nominations. 1 abstain, 41 Voted Yes

The business meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
Loren K3RFC moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Dean WD9FOO. The motion passed by voice vote.

Following a short break, President Mike WB8BZK Started the Auction The program wrapped up at 8:52 PM.

Minutes recorded by Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2019

The August meeting was called to order by Vice President Mike, ND9G at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 2019 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9AT.

Vice President Mike, ND9G extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 4 guests: Mike not licensed, Karen KB9DGN, Mike KD2RP, Steve KD9MFF.

Vice President Mike, ND9G asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting.

Introductions around the room followed. 42 members and 4 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the July meeting were posted on the mcwa.org website for review at the meeting by Secretary Dan KD9M. John K9JK moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by John N9GUU. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe N9OK read the Treasurer’s July report:
Started with $6192.64, May Deposits $0.00: Dues $0.00;
May Expenses ($626.71):Mike WB8BZK Laptop Battery $26.99, Mike WB8BZK November Dinner Deposit $100.00, Dan KD9M Field Day Reimbursments 104.50, John KA9CAR Field Day Reimbursments 382.92, Stamps $12.30; May Interest $0.79.
Ending balance: $5566.72
Member count is now 121 Voting members, and 8 family members. Jim N7US moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by Fred AC9RQ. The motion passed by voice vote.

Announcements
Vice President Mike ND9G announced John Zelz W9ZE’s wife passed July 1st, Dave KD9ESL is recovering from a stroke. VP Mike asked for a moment of silence.
Officer & Director Elections will be at the September 3rd meeting. If you are interested please contact Kent K9KMD, Roger KF9D, or Gary KD9FML.

Several Ham Fests/Gatherings recently and upcoming.

• • South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club July 6th, John K9JK said it was about average but lots of rain made the lot small.
  • Karsfest, Peotone, IL July 21st, Pierre K9EYE said it was small.
  • Hamfesters Radio Club, Peotone, IL August 4th
  • Free Fest, Racine, WI August 10th
  • W9DXCC, St. Charles, IL September 13th

Contests

• See the contest calendar …

Upcoming MCWA Presentations

• • September Auction + MCWA Elections
  • October WiFi Microcontroller for the Shack Ralph Iden WB9ICF
  • November MCWA Dinner / Social
  • December TBD

Other Announcements
VP Mike ND9G announced Save the date for November 5th Village Squire 6pm Social 7pm Dinner. In September will start taking reservations.
Dinner will be at the Village Squire 4818 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Cost will be $27 each Spouses & Guest welcome, There will be individual drink checks

New Business
Scout Camporee October 5th. Jurassic Island theme. Would like us to setup communications to the outside world “if something went wrong”
Requesting 2 Amateur Radio Stations, Morse Code Demo & Activity
Need Volunteers for the following

• • Project Co-Leader
  • Bring & Setup two stations & Antennas
  • Station Operators
  • Morse Code Demo & Activity
  • Quick Introduction to our Activity
  • Provide ready Local Home / Mobile QSOs
  • Ham Related Video for 60 inch monitor
  • Tear Down

Dave K9AT is building a resource list. Please send Dave where you get parts for Ham radio projects and other needs. This will be posted to the web site when finished.

The business meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Joe W9JCS moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by John K9JK. The motion passed by voice vote.

Following a short break, VP Mike ND9G allotted time for each of the show and tells that were brought in or pictures sent in. The program wrapped up at 8:45 PM.

Minutes recorded by Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2019

The July meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on July 2, 2019 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Mike KC9Q.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 3 guests: Steve Butski, George Lin KD9NLI, Karen KB9DGM.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. George KD9NLI passed tech and General.

Introductions around the room followed. 46 members and 3 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the May meeting were posted on the mcwa.org website for review at the meeting by Secretary Dan KD9M. John KA9CAR moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Doug KD9PK. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe N9OK read the Treasurer’s May report:
Started with $6371.85, May Deposits ($20.00): Dues $20.00;
May Expenses ($220.74):Field Day Site Rental 210.00, reimbursement for May speaker dinner 10.74; May Interest $0.81.
Ending balance: $6171.92
Member count is now 117 Voting members, and 8 family members. VP Mike ND9G AC9RQ moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by John K9JK. The motion passed by voice vote.

Announcements
President Mike WB8BZK announced Officer & Director Elections September 3rd meeting. Nominating committee consist of Chairperson: Jim McDonald N7US and Directors-at-Large: Roger Scott KF9D & Gary Dembski KD9FML.

Several Ham Fests/Gatherings recently and upcoming.

• • Wheaton Hamfest June 16th, Several attended had great weather most things were gone by 11:00.
  • South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club July 6th

Contests

• • See the contest calendar …

Upcoming MCWA Presentations

• • August Show & Tell
  • September Auction + MCWA Elections
  • October TBD
  • November MCWA Dinner / Social

Other Announcements
Presdent Mike WB8BZK announced Save the date for November 5th Village Squire. In September will start taking reservations.
Pierre K9EYE thanked the club for all the emails and cards after the passing of Smokey.
Hank – Storm took down his antenna and needs help putting up a MFJ vertical.
Mike KC9Q – has microwave book if someone is interested in borrowing.
Ken KB9I – donated 2 handheld radios from Motorola.
John K9JK – CQ VHF contest Grid is the exchange on 2M and 6M only.
Motorola will be having special event celebrating 1st Man on the moon.
Pierre K9EYE suggested tables to be changed for the show and tell meeting allowing easier movement to see and touch items.

Old Business
None noted.

The business meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.
Doug KD9PK moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by John K9JK. The motion passed by voice vote.

Following a short break, President Mike WB8BZK gave a presentation on the survey results. The program wrapped up at 8:57 PM.

Minutes recorded by Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2019

The June meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on June 4, 2019 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9AT.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 4 guests: Ward W9XB, Mark K9MS, Jerry N9GGO, Christian W9LVI.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. Albert KD9MCC upgraded to General, Gary KD9FML upgraded to Extra.

Introductions around the room followed. 44 members and 4 guest were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the May meeting were posted on the mcwa.org website for review at the meeting by VP Mike ND9G. Doug KD9PK moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Fred AC9RQ. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe N9OK read the Treasurer’s May report:
Started with $6371.85, May Deposits ($20.00): Dues $20.00;
May Expenses ($220.74):Field Day Site Rental 210.00, reimbursement for May speaker dinner 10.74; May Interest $0.81.
Ending balance: $6171.92
Member count is now 117 Voting members, and 8 family members. Joe K9DMV moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by Fred AC9RQ. The motion passed by voice vote.

Announcements
President Mike WB8BZK announced Officer & Director Elections September 3rd meeting. Nominating committee consist of Chairperson: Jim McDonald N7US and Directors-at-Large: Roger Scott KF9D & Gary Dembski KD9FML.
President Mike WB8BZK announced to coordinate with John K9IK about Group purchase for Foxhunting VK3YNG sniffer.

Several Ham Fests/Gatherings recently and upcoming.

• • Hamvention May 17-19th, Several attended had great weather.
  • Starved Rock Hamfest June 2nd
  • Wheaton Hamfest June 16th
  • South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club July 6th

Contests

• • See the contest calendar …

Upcoming MCWA Presentations

• • July MCWA Survey Results
  • August Show & Tell
  • September Auction + MCWA Elections /li>
  • October TBD
  • November MCWA Dinner / Social

Other Announcements
Motorola Juy 20th Apollo 1st step @ Schaumburg Campus. John K9JK several sprints coming up for VHF single band 144 April 8th, 222 April 16th, 432 April 24th
Piere K9EYE will be hosting 2M SSB and 220 Nets on Tuesday. Crystal lake repeater is down K9EL allowed the use of the repeater 224.960 110PL

Old Business
President Mike WB8BZK anounced we had 76 responses to the MCWA 2019 Survey (great response) and will be going over the results in July
President Mike WB8BZK anounced MCWA is Working on a Member Expert List that will be posted to the MCWA web site. If you would like to be listed as expert for something please send an email to Mike WB8BZK wb8bzk@arrl.net
President Mike WB8BZK announced please be careful of the door stop it has been removed or bumped causing members to get locked out. We will get a sign with cell phone number to post on the door.
John KA9CAR talked about MCWA Field day. There will be 2 HF stations plus a VHF station. Members interested to have fun and learn about portable emergency operation Field day will be at Rush Creek Conservation Area Southeast side of Harvard.
Saturday 8AM Setup
Saturday 1PM Operation Begins
Sunday 1PM Operation Ends
Sunday 1PM – 3PM Teardown

The business meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
Joe N9OK W9FY moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Mike ND9G. The motion passed by voice vote.

Following a short break, John Kalenowsky K9JK KD9FMJ gave a presentation on 10 GHz + Up. The program wrapped up at 8:57 PM.

Minutes recorded by Secretary Dan, KD9M