Business Meeting May 15, 2025
Don Dewar KD9NJR President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Attendees:
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Robert Kocourek W9RKK |
Jim Campbell KB9RGU |
Chris Brewer AC9GN |
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Bill McGovern W9WEM |
Don Dewar KD9NJR |
Eliot Libner N9EPA |
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Jeff Mars KE9DBD |
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK |
Danny Meyers K9LDM |
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Tom O’Boyle N9GUN |
Guy Stanek KE9AIA |
Len Wesolowski N9FKK |
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Rob Glowacki N9MVO |
Tom Kraus N9HWV |
Theo Jonen KE9DHT |
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Kirk Musselman K9MSG |
Danny Kafka KD9HIL |
Roger Young WB9NBA |
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Bill Gisseler W9YO |
Leo Ribordy N9NBH |
Cliff Sowka K9QD |
ZOOM Virtual Attendees:
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John Thornton KD9VZJ |
Joe Barela KB9RCR |
Bill Donovan, KD9RGX |
Secretary’s Report: Howard Mitchell KD9WSV
April Meeting Minutes as published by Howard Mitchell KD9WSV:
Danny Kafka KD9HIL moved to approve and Bill McGovern W9WEM seconded. Motion Adopted
Treasurer’s Report Chris Brewer AC9GN
Danny Meyers KD9LDM moved to approve and Leo Ribordy N9NBH seconded. Motion Adopted.
VE Testing John Schofield AC9JS
Bill Gisseler W9YO reviewed May 3rd VE session and adding John’s summary here:
Name Call Class
Jesse KE9DHS General
Christopher KA9SIL Extra
Theodore KE9DHT Technician
Laura KE9DHU Technician
David KE9DAB General
Class
Technician 2
General 2
Extra 1
Total 5
Many thanks to our hard-working Volunteer Examiners (VEs):
Bill Gisseler W9YO
John Schofield AC9JS
Mariusz Szpryngacz AD9DU
Jon Wit KD9WNL
Next examination date: June 7, 2025
John Schofield
Session Manager
AC9JS
Fox Hunt- Jim Campbell KB9RGU Chairman
Jim reminded our next hunt is set for Saturday May 24th starting 1:30PM at the CRC parking lot.
Bike Ride
Tom O’Boyle N9GUN reminded our first SARC group bike ride for the year on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00AM: The ride will start-out and end at Schaumburg’s CRC. We will ride to the nearby Poplar Creek Trail and do a lap or two (depending on the group’s desire). This is a group ride and not a race, so anyone who wants to come out and participate can ride with us. We will adjust speed and distance accordingly.
Construction Project – Cliff Sowka K9QD
CP is on summer hiatus and will return the fourth Saturday of September.
Public Service – Rob Glowacki N9MVO
Rob mentioned our legacy participation in the Triathlon was not needed this year. Rob reminded members of planning for upcoming activities including HE 4th of July parade.
· Hoffman Estates will provide complimentary Breakfast at IHOP on Barrington Road at 6AM.
· We’re to assemble at the parade route by 7:30AM.
· We’re supporting the July 6th at Busse Woods; details forthcoming
· Also the Schaumburg SeptemberFest; details will be announced ahead of time
Repeaters – Rob Glowacki N9MVO
No report
Education: – Leo Ribordy N9NBH
No Report
EmComm – Howard Mitchell KD9WSV
Not present
Publicity – Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK
No report
Field Day Status – Danny Kafka KD9HIL
Danny KD9HIL provided FD update via SARC-ALL and discussion tonight.
Hi all, we need your help with:
· Someone who would like to work shortwave VHF UHF
· Need vehicle to transport furniture to-and-from the Tennis Club: Don’s Salvation Army truck on-ice
· How would you like to climb the water tower? We really need another tower climber for setup and Sunday tear down. Added Theo KE9DHT to climbing team tonight
· Please come Friday evening to help set up. Pizza will be your reward ($5 contribution)
· Sunday Breakfast: Birds start singing ~4:30AM and we’ll start preparing Hotel bacon/Saaausage, Frank Giampa N9QPD Memorial buttermilk pancakes (yes Frank’s famous recipe) , eggs (we can make them your way and even have red/green bell peppers, onions if you want omelets), hash-browns, real maple syrup, real orange juice, and strong coffee will be on the menu
· READY by ~5:30AM. If arriving ~8:00AM it’s probably too late so BYO breakfast if you can’t get up
· Will need help cooking and we’ll have enough grill BTUs available for quick heat.
· Cliff K9QD will send SARC-ALL about 11-days prior to FD to ascertain HEAD COUNT for Saturday (Eliot’s N9EPA Saturday Caterer needs 1-week notice) and for Sunday Breakfast.
· Public information table: greet visitors and take attendance
· Saturday Dinner: Italian Beef feast is being managed by Eliot Libner N9EPA
· FD Educational Activity needed with several ideas offered by membership tonight
Old Business:
Kirk Musselman K9MSG provided update regarding aiding Scouts to fulfill the requirements for attaining their Radio Merit Badge. He has enlisted 6 SARC members to host Ham Radio Introduction for Troop 37 in Arlington Heights. St. Peter Lutheran Church May 17th 6:30 P with planned air-time starting around 7:15P. Expecting audience of ~15 Scouts with ages 12~16 years old. Plans to have three stations in demonstration.
New Business:
Rob Glowacki N9MVO wishes to understand Remote Radio Operation. Tom O’Boyle N9GUN related his experience and discussed adherence to FCC Control Operator requirements with the new tools to properly handle remote operation. Reliable internet connection is a must.
Adjourn 7:40 PM
Presentation:
Danny Kafka KD9HIL reviewed Field Day (FD) planning.
Submitted May 16, 2025
Cliff Sowka K9QD substitute Secretary for Howard Mitchell KD9WSV