Prepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Jeff Minear WA9JAM, Mike Chittenden AE5IV, Cliff Hemming KE5HHL, Bayles Melton KG5UJM
The power point slides for the January 26, 2026 meeting were reviewed.
Presentation: Presentation will be Cybersecurity and Amateur Radio by Cliff Hemming KE5HHL
Future presentations: Ideas for future presentation topics were discussed. Plan to ask membership for ideas at next meeting.
Work Projects: Work projects were discussed. The Grapevine voter needs new coax. The county requires certified tower climbers. Mike Chittenden AE5IV made a motion to approve funding to hire certified tower climbers to install new coax for the Grapevine tower. Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO seconded the motion. The motion passed with all officers present approving. Another project that needs attention is the carburetor repair on the tower trailer.
Winter Field Day: Preparations for Winter Field Day were discussed. Decision made to have a one-day event. Saturday January 24, 2026 at Pilot Knoll Park, Post Oak Pavilion. Georgetown will be used. Members are encouraged to bring their own radio setups. An email to RSVP for BBQ meal was sent. Please RSVP by 1-21-2026
Christmas Dinner recap: Discussion on how the Christmas dinner went and starting plans for this year’s dinner.
Meeting Adjourned.