MEETING TO ORDER
The SFTARC held its monthly meeting on December 1, 2018. President Jeff Darby, KE0CAZ, called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM.
Members and guests introduced themselves. There were 18 members and 1 guest present.
SECRETARY-TREASURER'S REPORT
Marty, KE0PEZ, reported debits and credits to the club checking account during the month and the current balance. Kansas QSO Party T-shirts have all been distributed and money collected. Bob Harder has sent a final bill for the T-shirts delivered to the club members who participated.
A review of the club Constitution and By-laws is in progress. Jim AC0KN volunteered to join Jeff, Larry, Marty, and Greg in the review.
Marty reported on the tax status. Although we are registered as a non-for-profit corporation in the State of Kansas, our non-profit status with the IRS was revoked in 2013. We can regain tax-exempt status by submitting the necessary application.
Marty continues to update the club membership list.
OLD BUSINESS:
2019 Ham License Classes
The class offered by the SFTARC in 2019 to prepare students for the General Class amateur radio license will be held at the Salvation Army in Olathe and will start on 5 January, 2019. The announcement flyer is published on the club website. An announcement of this class is posted to Larry's List. Class registration will be via the club website. At this time there are about 8 registrations.
Club Newsletter
Newsletter inputs are due by 7PM Wednesday, 12/05/18. For help contact Greg Wolfe.
Christmas Party
The club Christmas Party will be held on Friday, Dec 14, at 6:30 pm at the Gardner Senior Citizens Center. A sign-up sheet was passed around for club members to indicate the side dish they will bring.
Repair of Club Beam Antennas
Greg installed the new 20-meter trap on the tri-band beam. We need to get to the trailer and test it.
New Shirt Order
Jeff passed around a sign-up sheet for the orange collared golf shirts and T-shirts at Olathe T-Shirt and Trophy. He will place an order.
2020 Midwest ARRL Convention Planning
In its most recent meeting, the Mo-Kan Council voted not to participate in the hosting of the ARRL Midwest Convention in 2020.
KS Day 2019
This event will take place on 26 Jan, 2019, 10am-3pm. The club station KS0KS is already listed as a special event station. It was noted that this coincides with winter Field Day
Del's Edgerton Property
Construction of a 175’ antenna is in progress. We should park the trailer so that the solar panels get a reasonable amount of sunlight.
NEW BUSINESS:
Interclub Event
Joe is working to organize an interclub event that would be in a picnic format in about April, 2019. He envisions an HF antenna competition to see which team could best meet requirements of safety, ease of erecting, and HF results. He estimates 10-12 clubs would be interested in participating in this picnic event.
ADJOURN
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at about 8:00am.
