Business Meeting June 20, 2024
Don Dewar KD9NJR President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Attendees:
| Robert Kocourek W9RKK | Danny Meyers K9LDM | Don Dewar KD9NJR |
| Bob McIntyre W9DXR | Paul Burkett KD9FMN | Mariusz Szpryngacz AD9DU |
| Steve Epstein WA9FZB | Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK | Alex Suptela W2DNA |
| Danny Kafka KD9HIL | Joe Barela KB9RCR | Guy Stanek KE9AIA |
| Rob Glowacki N9MVO | John Schofield AC9JS | Daryl Jenks KB9RHR |
| Howard Mitchell KD9WSV | Chris Brewer AC9GN | Cliff Sowka K9QD |
| Bill Reiss KW9WR | Terry Jarnholm AE9TJ | Kirk Musselman K9MSG |
| Roberto Beltramelli WA9E | Jorge Carrillo W9TMX | Charlene Treve K9CMZ |
| Gary Bernstein N9VU | Jim Campbell KB9RGU | Paul Bocci K9NO |
ZOOM Virtual Attendees:
| Scott DeSantis KB9VRW | Pierre Berube K9EYE | John KD9VZJ |
| Rick Dickens KY0Q |
Secretary’s Report:
Cliff Sowka K9QD: May Meeting Minutes as published in the RHG: Danny Kafka KD9HIL moved to approve and Guy Stanek KE9AIA seconded. Motion Adopted.
Treasurer’s Report
Chris Brewer AC9GN reported:
SCHAUMBURG AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MONTHLY REPORT
Month: May 2024 Report generated on 5/19/2024
| Checkbook Balance | 04/30/24 | $6,613.79 | |
| INCOME | MEMO | $80.00 | |
| Cash | 05/16/24 | $25.00 Dues | |
| Cash | 05/23/24 | $25.00 Dues | |
| Cash | 05/31/24 | $30.00 Dues | |
| DISBURSEMENTS
ACH |
05/08/24 |
MEMO
$62.82 AT&T DSL |
$142.33 |
| Check #1295 | 05/23/24 | $79.51 Zoom subscription | |
| Account Balance | $6,551.46 | ||
| 05/31/24 | Bank Statement | $6,551.46 | |
| Dues to be deposited | MEMO | $80.00 | |
| ADJUSTED BALANCE | $6,631.46 | ||
| Petty Cash | 05/31/24 | $100.00 |
Funds Available $6,731.46
127 members on roster
Rob Glowacki N9MVO moved to approve and Danny KD9HIL seconded. Motion Adopted.
Public Service
Rob Glowacki N9MVO: Hoffman Estates (HE) Fourth of July Parade will be supported by SARC again this year. HE Management will host breakfast at IHOP on Barrington Road and the Tollway 6AM. Assemble at Paris and Illinois Ave 7:30AM for route assignment if skipped the breakfast meeting.
EMCOMM:
No report.
Repeaters:
Rob N9MVO no report.
Construction Project (CP)
Cliff Sowka K9QD:
On hiatus until the fall.
VE Testing
John Schofield AC9JS no report
Nets:
Don Dewar KD9NJR: Nets are busy. Sure would be good if we could have alternate control operators once in a while. Ker-Chunk abuse is unfortunate and we’re asking members to utilize *850 Parrot Mode to confirm solid copy instead.
Radio Hill Gazette (RHG):
No Report
Special Events: Dennis C. Calvey no report.
Membership:
Scott DeSantis KB9VRW: No report.
Publicity:
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK: SARC Field Day plans published.
Social: Chair open
Education:
Leo Ribordy N9NBH: No report.
Programs:
Don Dewar KD9NJR: Tonight’s program is Field Day Planning
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Danny Kafka KD9HIL SARC Vice President and Field Day (FD) Chair provided and update for FD planning.
It was determined transport for tables/chairs Friday and Sunday may require us to rent a truck. Scott KB9VRW and Don KD9NJR talked about the possibility of utilizing Salvation Army’s equipment. Arranged to have a truck available for transport both days.
Rob N9MVO will bring 6M Squalo and Gary N9VU will bring HF rig.
Chris Brewer announced availability of a large storage bin that is 5’x2’x27”.
Pierre K9EYE announced Sporadic E is opening up.
Adjourn: 7:39 PM
Submitted June 21, 2024
Cliff Sowka K9QD
Secretary