All meeting Minutes will now be posted under the Meeting Minutes Page
Thanks
Seth KE8GOJ
Meeting Opened at: 7:00 PM
Pledge Recited: yes
Attendance Sheet Signed And Introductions: yes
Next Meeting: October 11th, 2022
Topic/Program: Building a 10 Meter Moxon Antenna By John W6NBC
Reports:
Secretary’s Report: Not much to report. There is an antenna tower in Otsego that is available for someone to take down and have for free. Motion: Randy Second: Dennis
Treasurer’s Report:
No report
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: September 15th, 2022 Location Unknown
Not much going on, Mesh camera will be set up at the fairgrounds for the security team to use.
ACSAR: September 14th, 2022 Ronnie McDowell Concert 7PM Plainwell High School Auditorium
VE Team: September 24th, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall
Randy not available for this session
Upcoming Events:
Dennis will bring coffee and donuts, Seth will bring Chips and Pop
Old Business:
New Business:
Antenna setup could have been different, got a few DX’s but not many US contacts
Tentative date Oct 8th and 9th 10AM- 6PM Location TBD
Meeting Opened at: 7:00 Pm
Pledge Recited: Yes
Attendance Sheet Signed And Introductions: Yes
Next Meeting: September 13th, 2022
Topic/Program: SDR Radio Presentation by Jason KD8QNX
Reports:
Secretary’s Report:
Seth has stuff from Jim’s home such as antennas need to get clubs info on ARRL updated Motion: Randy Second: Bill Passed
Treasurer’s Report:
Ballences Read Motion: Mark Second: Ray Passed
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: August 18th, 2022 Location Unknown
Most likely on Zoom topic TBD Auxcomm has been very quiet lately
ACSAR: August 10th, 2022 7PM Training location Sandy Pines North Shore Building
Dive Member water rescue presentation
VE Team: September 24th, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall
Not much to update. With computer testing people get through much faster.
Upcoming Events:
Old Business:
Possible remote presentation from John W6NBC
Possible live fox hunt in the future
Tentative date Sept 17,18th 10am-6pm
Sept 9,10 and 11th Contact Jason KD8QNX for sign up.
New Business:
Meeting Opened at: 7:10Pm
Pledge Recited: Yes
Attendance Sheet Signed And Introductions:
Next Meeting: August 9th, 2022
Topic/Program: Ham radio remote operation By John Hanse AC8HZ
Reports:
Secretary’s Report:
No Report
Treasurer’s Report: Balances read. Motion: Jim Second: John Passed
Group Reports
AUXCOMM: July 21st, 2022 Location Unknown
ACSAR: July 16th, 2022 6PM Training location Ely Lake
VE Team: July 23rd, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall
Upcoming Events:
Old Business:
New Business:
Meeting Opened at: 7:00 PM
Pledge Recited: yes
Attendance Sheet Signed: Yes 17 People in attendance
Next Meeting: July 12th, 2022
Topic/Program: Digital presentation by Jason KD8QNX
Reports:
Secretary’s Report:
Emails from multiple people looking for help with amateur radio. Everyone receives the emails. Motion: Gio Second: Dennis Passed
Treasurer’s Report:
Account Balances read Motion: Jim Second: Nancy Passed
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: June 16th, 2022 Location Unknown
On zoom, very quiet lately not much going on with Emergency Management.
ACSAR: July 16th, 2022 6PM Training location TBD
Day Training time and location TBD
VE Team: July 23rd, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall:
HF Dipole antenna book to be given out at the next test section.
Old Business:
New Business:
October 1st setup at 6:30AM running from 8-11am
June 18th 10AM to 5PM 145.530 Starting location is Meijer in Plainwell
Fox is set up with Seth KE8GOJ’s call sign and is ready to go.
June 25th and 26th 9AM setup at Dorr North Park. Club Picnic at 6PM on Saturday
Take a count for how many people will be at the club picnic. Look for more points we have never gotten before. Solar will be out and posible satellite education presentation. Confirm with Phil who is picking up the AuxComm Trailer.
2 year trustee: Dennis accepts nomination.
Motion: Jim Second: John
Passed
President: John AC8HZ
Motion: Dennis Second: Nancy
Passed
Meeting Opened at: 7:02pm
Pledge Recited: yes
Attendance Sheet Signed: yes
Next Meeting: June 14th, 2022
Topic/Program: Tape measure antenna building
Reports:
Secretary’s Report: Not much to report. Website is updated and everyone has received the emails.
Treasurer’s Report: Account balances read. Getting a members list together and updates.
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: May 19th, 2022 Location Unknown
On zoom or in person
ACSAR: May 11th, 2022 7PM Sandy Pines
Location corrected to Wayland rabbit river trails. Several page outs to that location so it’s good to get familiar with the area. MSMA state meeting Sat May 14th at noon. Pony express upcoming June 10-12th
VE Team: May 28th, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall: using the new software with 6 computers.
Old Business:
Digital Presentation on FT8
New Business:
October 1st setup at 6:30am run from 8-11am 4 grab bags donated by Seth and an ARRL handbook donated by Dennis. $5 entry and $5 per table first come first serve.
June 18th 10am-5pm Starting location Meijer in Plainwell 145.530 Possibly a mini fox hunt at Field day or another for the boy scouts
June 25th and 26th at Dorr North Park 9am setup. Club picnic on Saturday at 6pm. We will be operating as 4A MI. Jim will be picking up food.
Allegan County ARC April 12th, 2022
Meeting Opened at: 7:02 PM
Pledge Recited: Yes
Attendance Sheet Signed: Yes
Next Meeting:May 10th, 2022
Topic/Program:
Reports:
Secretary’s Report: Website will have the minutes posted going forward. Not enough officers to vote.
Treasurer’s Report: Ballences read. No vote
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: April 21st, 2022
Location TBD
ACSAR: April 13th, 2022 7PM Sandy Pines
Topic is basic search techniques. Talk about pony express and MSMA Meetings
VE Team: May 28th, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall:
Now have 6 stations to take the test digitally
Old Business:
Bill Hiel Program
Solar and emergency power
Tape measure antenna next month
New Business:
Aug 13 or 20th contact salem township building
Door prizes 4 grab bags donated by Seth and ARRL book from Dennis
Tentatively april 23rd
145.530
June 25th and 26th 9am setup location Dorr North park
Don’t start the grill! Wait for Randy with his grill gun.
Allegan County ARC March 8th, 2022
Meeting Opened at: 7:08 PM
Pledge Recited: Yes
Attendance Sheet Signed: Yes
Next Meeting: April 12th, 2022
Topic/Program:
Reports:
Secretary’s Report: Not much to report. Motion: Bill Second: Dennis Passed
Treasurer’s Report: Account Balances read. Money pulled out for the swap and we now have a new debit card. Motion: Jim Second: Bill Passed
Group Reports:
AUXCOMM: March 17th, 2022 Location Unknown
Hopefully have an in person meeting. Possible locations: EOC or Plainwell Public
Safety Building.
ACSAR: March 9th, 2022 7PM Sandy Pines
North shore building. Topic Zellow and communication
VE Team: March 26th, 2022 9AM Martin Township Hall:
4 people signed up for the next test session.
Old Business:
New Business:
4 Grab bags Seth will donate them.
Dennis is Donating an Arrl Handbook for the door prize and running the snack stand
April 23rd 145.530 10AM to 5PM Motion to replace wes’s Fox battery Motion: Jim Second: Jim Passed
August 14th, 2021 starting at Allegan High School
10AM- 7PM 145.530 MHz