May 2019 Monthly Meeting Minutes

date
2019-05-18
convened
09:30
adjourned
10:50

Officers

  • President:
    Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV) present
  • Vice President:
    Phil Gates (N5ZKF) present
  • Secretary:
    Matthew Barry (KG5LYE) present
  • Treasurer:
    Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB) present

Attendees (22)

  • Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB)
  • John “Pocat” Walpole (K5ZY)
  • Rick Pfeil (KI5DUJ)
  • Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV)
  • Brad Snyder (KG5SDE)
  • David Snyder
  • Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
  • Jim Worster (NV5S)
  • Ken Reeves (KE5FIV)
  • James Cravey (KG5ZTZ)
  • Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
  • Dick Zimmer (W5DZ)
  • Jeff McDowell (KI5CES)
  • Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
  • Ron Hambric (N5SBN)
  • Joe Napoli (KG5SDF)
  • Bob Henglein (W5GC)
  • Jim Laird (KF5YY)
  • Leslie Jones (KE5AQT)
  • Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
  • Ernie Pyle (KI5WG)
  • Kathy Pyle (KB5QWS)

Officer Reports

President KG5EYV

Field Day Preparations

  • Map of Field Day 2019
    • DFW / Houston / San Antonio triangle is supposed to get 3M new people
    • Crime is on the rise; therefore we need to be alert and security-minded
    • not only in everyday life, but also at Field Day
    • keep equipment under guard
  • Mike Wisby (KA5HIA) – safety officer
  • Raffle Tickets
    • Info sheet / cheatsheet for selling tickets
    • Will also be used for door prizes
  • T-Shirts ($20 ea)
  • Games for youth
    • Message relay
    • Need volunteer mentors to teach and help
  • Swap table
    • need sign: “items for sale”
    • clearly mark price
  • ARRL “GOTA” stations
    • < 150 W
    • has to be first Field Day
    • We’ll be running 2A
    • Announce on Net; let W5AC know
  • Publicity
    • List from Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
  • Meal
    • Gerald Golub (W5VUI) probably won’t be available to cook
    • Rick Pfeil (KI5DUJ) might be able to handle it
    • Might be able to get 3-4 briskets donated
    • Comp meals for first responders
    • Donations from Whataburger?
    • Coffee and donuts for police
    • Need coffeepot
  • Generator
    • Rick Pfeil (KI5DUJ) has 3500 W generator
  • Road Signs
    • Currently with Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB)
    • Need volunteers day-of to put them next to roads.
  • Banner
    • Still have (small-ish) Radio in the Park banner
    • Need to print large Field Day banner
  • Trailer
    • handled by Paul Bilke (KF5WGJ), stored at his house
    • Needs to be registered; will be taken care of by Paul
  • Coolers, fans, etc.
    • Bring your own if you have any
  • Wi-fi, Internet connectivity, logging – Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB)
    • Paper log for GOTA station?
  • Radios
    • GOTA station
    • 2 in comms van
    • Bring your own if you want, but only 2 on the air at a time
    • Flex radios
  • VE test session 15:00
    • Coordinated by Gerald Golub (W5VUI)
  • Teardown
    • Need volunteers to SHOW UP!
    • Availability survey online
  • Social media
    • ARRL Field Day Locator – already registered by Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV)
  • ARES messaging
    • winlink to section leader for bonus points
    • solar power
    • Ron Hambric (N5SBN) Ensure W5BCS is registered on winlink
    • Regulations regarding simultaneous use of VHF/UHF operations
  • Satellite, other modes?

Next Meeting Location

  • 2019-06-15
  • Plan on meeting at ARC next time
    • contingency locations:
    • Golden Corral?
    • Fire Station?

Vice President N5ZKF

  • Spoke with Ham Radio operator up to Montreal
    • Sad amateur radio situation up there: 8 members in local club
    • By contrast, we have a great club and lots of active members
    • Thank you to all of the members for keeping the hobby alive!
  • Tighter integration between W5BCS and W5AC
    • W5AC needs a faculty sponsor; already in the works

Secretary KG5LYE

  • no word back from diocese regarding seminary
    • if accepted, probably will be out of town by end of summer
    • would need new secretary starting in August

Treasurer N5GQB

  • 63 active members
  • April Statement
    • starting: $3,860.41
    • deposits: $145.00
    • ending: $4,005.41
  • checks written:
    • PO Box renewal: $118.00
    • Reimbursement to Rick Pfeil (KI5DUJ) for gun raffle prizes: $699.96

New Business

N5SBN

  • N5BRZ / ARES June meeting moved to 2019-06-17
  • Get involved with individuals who are interested in emergency communications in general
    • Digital messaging
    • Voice Radio
    • Amateur TV

KA5HIA

  • BBQ at Charlie Culver (KD5DLW) tower
    • postpone until fall for weather and to give time to clean up / reorganize

Good of the Order

  • Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV) – recovering from foot surgery
  • Paul Bilke (KF5WGJ) – mom fell

Closing

  • Motion to adjourn by KI5CES
    • seconded by K5ZY
    • passes

Next Meeting: 2018-06-15

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