MEETING TO ORDER:
Newly-elected President George, WBØCNK, called to order the 2023 December business meeting of the SFTARC shortly after 08:00 AM CST. A total of 22 members attended, 19 joining in person at the Gardner Perkins and 3 joining via Zoom. (Quorum is 13.)
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty, KEØPEZ, reported the current bank balance and listed the expenditures and receipts for the past month. He reported the expenditures that are coming up in the first part of 2024. He summarized the results of the W1AW/Ø Volunteers-On-The-Air operating event.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Repeater Update
Jim KØNK will give a status update on repeaters next month.
ARRL Special Service Club
Marty has updated the SFTARC information page at the ARRL website. We remain an ARRL Special Service Club.
TECH NIGHT PROGRAM
George WBØCNK will give the December Tech Night program on the subject of NVIS.
2024 Ham Class
At present, there are 9 people signed up for the CW Class and 1 person signed up for the Technician Class. Marty will post an announcement to Larry'sList about the classes. Jeff will print more flyers. If we don't get at least 6 registered for the Technician Class, we will cancel it. Registration closes Dec. 26, 2023.
12-Volt monitor for trailer
Greg KIØKK has been testing the new 12-V monitor. There is a question about compatibility with the trailer DC voltage. Jeff KSØJD is going to follow up on this. There was further discussion of trailer voltage, possible use of an inverter, and additional solar panels.
SFTARC Website
Greg has updated the club website.
Mo-Kan Regional council
President George attended their recent meeting. There is a new club near Sedalia. The Council runs classes that provide tips to help groups form and maintain a club. There was news pertaining to a planned program at the Amelia Earhart Museum in Atchison that would focus on radio communications during her daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
Update on the Olathe ensor Foundation
Planning is underway to hold another Ensorfest in 2024. Marty urged the club to support this event again in the coming year. The Foundation has formally become an affiliate member of the Johnson County Kansas Heritage Club.
ADJOURN:
President George adjourned the meeting at 8:50 AM.