Business Meeting February 20, 2025
Danny Kafka KD9HIL, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Attendees:
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Chris Brewer AC9GN |
Daryl Jenks KB9RHR |
John Douglas KD9KSH |
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Bill McGovern W9WEM |
Cliff Sowka K9QD |
Jim Neumann W9JWN |
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Rob Glowacki N9MVO |
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK |
Robert Kocourek W9RKK |
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Danny Kafka KD9HIL |
Guy Stanek KE9AIA |
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV |
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Steve Epstein WA9FZB |
Oleg Marizanov KD9ZZN |
Jim Campbell KB9RGU |
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Kirk Musselman K9MSG |
Alex Suptela W2DNA |
Chuck Gold KC9VO |
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Danny Meyers K9LDM |
Larry Bernett KE9CPC |
Roger Young WB9NBA |
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Leo Ribordy N9NBH |
Rich Dickens KY0Q |
Paul Burkett KD9FMN |
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Bob Benwitz N9JAX |
Warner Boutin KE9CNZ |
Richard France N9PAN |
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Ted Dziedzic (none: guest) |
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ZOOM Virtual Attendees:
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John Zietlow K9WIC |
Steve Karson AC9EM |
Pierre K9EYE |
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Bill Donovan KD9RGX |
Bates Nobel N9UVI |
Charlene Treve K9CMZ |
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Joe Barela KB9RCR |
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Secretary’s Report:
Howard Mitchell: November Meeting Minutes as published by Cliff Sowka K9QD in the RHG:
· Danny Meyers K9LDM moved to approve, Bill McGovern W9WEM seconded. Motion adopted.
Treasurer’s Report
Chris Brewer AC9GN
· Daryl Jenks KB9RHR moved to approve, Alex Suptela W2DNA seconded. Motion adopted.
Construction Project (CP)
Cliff Sowka K9QD: Next scheduled gathering is Saturday, 2/22/2025. Attendance continues to be very good.
VE Testing
John Schofield AC9JC FCC Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session Chair not present but provided the following report:
VE Tests Results for February 1, 2025
| Name | Call | Class |
| Nathan` | KE9CMU | General |
| Brian | KE9CNK | Technician |
| Larry | TBD | Technician |
| Harit | KE9CMV | Technician |
| Michael | N9WMY | General |
| Kaz | KE9BNE | Extra |
| Warner | KE9CNZ | Technical |
| Class | |
| Technician | 4 |
| General | 2 |
| Extra | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
Participating Volunteer Examiners (VEs):
| Bill | Davies | K9wkd |
| Ed | Lishka | AC9SD |
| Jim | Migalla | KC9UFB |
| Bill | Riess | KW9WR |
| John | Schofield | AC9JS |
| Mariusz | Szpryngacz | AD9DU |
| Kevin | Willard | KB9QVX |
| Jon | Wit | KD9WNL |
Test results were delayed because of some FCC computer problems.
Next examination date: March 1, 2025
John Schofield
Repeaters
Rob Glowacki N9MVO: No additional report
Education:
Leo Ribordy N9NBH reported being contacted regarding possible STEM participation at a grade school. It would probably be more effective if we could have a similar session at the middle school level.
Technician level class is nearing completion: 6-8 participants likely to complete the course and hopefully take the exam for a license.
Public Service
Rob Glowacki N9MVO reported on initial information regarding the MS Walk activity in May which will be moved to Hamilton Lakes. He anticipates needing additional volunteers as it’s schedule now includes 2 shifts. He will solicit volunteers when he gets additional information.
EmComm
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV reported significant start up progress made in the last few weeks thanks to the two committee’s Vice Chairs Including Kurt Musselman K9WSV (Education and training ) and Dennis Calvey KD9HIK (Served agency liaison).
A questionnaire has been sent out to all SARC members to get a baseline on the level of interest in participating on this volunteer team.
A meeting is scheduled with Tracy Raimondo, Schaumburg Emergency Management and Accreditation
Publicity
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK reported
- a great report written by Kirk Musselman, K9MSG on his simplex test and analysis.
- Continuing to plan a document on our long running monthy breakfast meetings at Maxwell’s
- Received copies of previous MOUs with Schaumburg from Tracy Raimondo, Schaumburg Emergency Management and Accreditation
Old Business: No reports
New Business
Danny Meyers K9LDM presented an update on the extensive documents he has compiled on the history of our club. A copy of the binder with all of this information will be located in the cabinets in the construction project area.
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV updated the members about engaging additional individuals to review the status of our repeaters and what, if any, changes should be planned for the future. This effort has three technically qualified newer members who are anxious to contribute but they need one or two of the current repeater team to brief them on the existing hardware and software and to lead this discussion.
Presentation: Post adjournment: Rich Dickens KY0Q presentation on QSO Party Experience
Adjourn7:57 PM
Submitted February 21,2025
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV
Secretary