Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed 5 new members, guests and new licensees.
Presentation: Instead of a presentation, Eric went over the PowerPoint slides then everyone enjoyed cookies and socialized.
Testing: The August 25, 2024 test session results are, 3 new tech, one upgrade to general and 3 upgrades to extra. The 3 new techs joined DCARA.
Tech License Class: Nancy Graff AG5MQ did not have any news on future classes.
ARES: Michael Porter KF5LDJ reported ARES search and rescue training is scheduled for Tuesday September 3, 2024.
Operations: Eric went over the operations events. K5RWK has a balloon launch scheduled for September 21, 2024. The Tour de Cure is October 26, 2024. The Turkey Roll is November 23, 2024.
Committees: Laurie Hemming KG5QIX reported the Recognition committee needs input for recognition of members.
Christmas Party: Eric asked for volunteers to chair the Christmas Party committee. The party will not be at the courthouse location this year. McThomas James KI5OJI volunteered to chair the committee. If you would like to help, please contact McThomas.
Field Day Committee: Winter Field Day is scheduled for January 25-26, 2024 at Pilot Knoll Park.
Area Clubs: Roger Carver AE5EZ reported on LARA is participating in POTA. The next POTA is scheduled October 12, 2024 in Cleburne. LARA is also hosting JOTA October 22, 2024 in the Lewisville area. Bentley Parker KC4EEL reports LAARK’s Christmas party is scheduled for the first Friday in December, December 6, 2024, 6:30 pm at Spring Creek BBQ. LAARK is also participating in the Texas QSO party September 21-22, 2024.
Door Prize: Cliff Hemming KG5HHL drew the door prize number and Connor Farrell WG1GGM won the TYT DMR radio donated by Fred Keen KC5YN.
Meeting Adjourned.