Board of Directors Meeting June 4, 2025
Board Chairman Bill McGovern, W9WEM, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Attendees:
Bill McGovern, W9WEM |
Robert Kocourek W9RKK |
Don Dewar KD9NJR |
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV |
Cliff Sowka K9QD |
Paul Burkett KD9FMN |
Danny Kafka KD9HIL |
Bill Riess, KW9WR |
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK |
Chris Brewer AC9GN |
Secretary’s Report
May BOD Meeting Minutes published by Howard Mitchell, KD9WSV: Don Dewar, KD9NJR moved to approve the minutes as written. Paul Burkett, KD9FMN seconded. Members asked for any comments or questions: none heard. Motion Adopted.
Treasurer’s Report – Chris Brewer AC9GN
Danny Kafka KD9HIL moved to approve the report. Paul Burkett, KD9FMN seconded. Motion Adopted.
Field Day, Danny Kafka KD9HIL
Danny Kafka indicated the Plum Grove Water Tower Site application has been approved. Dennis Calvey, KD9HIK who typically handles the greeter table will not be able to attend this year. We will need 2 members to cover this table at all times. Dennis will supply visitor sign-in sheets.
Other planning activities are on-going consistent with prior year schedules.
Public Service- Rob Glowacki N9MVO Chairman
Rob Glowacki not present. Paul Burkett, KD9FMN has submitted permit information to the Village of Schaumburg for replacement of the 2M antenna. When approved, he will purchase the antenna and get installation scheduled. All costs incurred by Paul will be reimbursed consistent with prior budget approval for the antenna.
Repeaters Terry Jarnholm, AE9TJ Chairman
Terry Jarnholm, AE9TJ not present.
Rob Glowacki N9MVO not present.
Construction Project – Cliff Sowka K9QD Chairman
Construction project activities are replaced by SARC In The Park until this fall.
Radio Hill Gazette (RHG) – Eliot Libner N9EPA Editor
Eliot Libner N9EPA not present.
VE Testing – William Davies, K9WKD Session Manager
William Davies not present. VE testing will be on June 7th
Nets
Don Dewar KD9NJR reported attendance continues to be very good. As always, we would like to have more Net Control volunteers for all our nets.
Membership The board voted to make a change to the Membership Committee Chairman position.
It was the decision of the board and officers that there was no representation at business meetings, board meetings, or club events by the current committee chair, and they felt the need to replace the position with someone who can fully devote their time to this important position.
Bill Riess’s term as board member is concluding this year, and he will have the time needed to take over the role of Membership Chairman.
Publicity – Dennis Calvey KD9HIK, Chairman
1. Field Day Publicity
– Plum Grove location listed on ARRL Field Day web page
– Graphic provided by Kirk Musselman (K9MSG) posted to the SARC Facebook page.
– Article for Publication in Daily Herald PENDING
– Calendar submission for Daily Herald PENDING
– email to elected and appointed officials PENDING
-email to Village of Schaumburg Police Department Beat Commander PENDING
-email to ARRL Section officers PENDING
2. SARC – VoS Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Village Board on May 27th. Tracey Raimondo (Village of Schaumburg Emergency Management and Accreditation Manager) will forward a signed copy once she gets it from the Village Clerk.
3. Technician Class for Village of Schaumburg Emergency Volunteers. Tracey Raimondo (Village of Schaumburg Emergency Management and Accreditation Manager) sent a questionnaire to people that had attended one or more of her Emergency Preparedness sessions to gauge interest in attending a Technician class. Responses were:
-8 people who can do daytime weekdays
-13 who prefer evenings weekdays
-12 who prefer Saturday mornings
Does SARC want to proceed?
Which of the above choices?
If we proceed, Tracey can arrange for meeting rooms or we can apply at the Schaumburg Township District Library.
4. Small Drive antenna replacement. Paul Burkett (KD9FMN) applied to the Village of Schaumburg and paid for the permit on May 9th. As of this today, the permit has not been issued.
EmComm – Howard Mitchell KD9WSV Chair
The letter of authorization on the cabinet front in the basement of the police department was updated with present contact numbers.
The new process for accessing the inventory stored at the police department has been documented and sent to all members. A log book has been added to our cabinet so any equipment borrowed can be noted including responsibility for that equipment while it is on loan.
On the third Wednesday of every month, the New Ham net will include discussions on emergency communication.
Social – Eliot Libner N9EPA
Eliot Libner N9EPA not present.
Education – Leo N9NBH Chair
Leo N9NBH not present.
Old Business
No reports
New Business
None reported
Meeting Adjourned 8:44 PM
Submitted June 7, 2025
Howard Mitchell KD9WSV, Secretary