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- Officers’ Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2024Tuesday December 3, 2024 Prepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Andrew Koenig KE5GDB, Bob Storey AF5RS, Laurie Hemming KG5QIX This was a short meeting to finalize the Christmas dinner plans and discuss updates for DFW Ham Expo. Christmas dinner discussion included door… Read more: Officers’ Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2024
- Club Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2024Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed new members and guests. Presentation: Presentation was Happy Anniversary DCARA 50 years old 1974-2024. Gerald Marchant WB5NZV brought old pictures and documents. A spread sheet was presented that showed who the officers were and DCARA’s meeting places over the years. Original members present were Gerald Marchant… Read more: Club Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2024
- Club Financials – December 2024$ 7287.24 DATCU Savings account $ 4034.06 DATCU Business account $ 3555.10 PayPal account $ 7000.00 Veritex Bank reserve account
- Welcome New Members – November 2024!Sean C Britt, KJ5IQE John T Creley, KI5SID Jack McClendon, KJ5IAL Todd McClendon, KJ5IAM Dena Moreland, KJ5IIX Christian G Pynaert, KJ5IPD Michael A Searles, WM9B
- Officers’ Meeting – November 5thPrepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Andrew Koenig KE5GDB, Stewart Rabinowitz KE5UT, Bayles Melton KG5UJM, Laurie Hemming KG5QIX, Cliff Hemming KG5HHL The PowerPoint slides for the next meeting, Monday November 25, 2024, were reviewed and updated. Presentation: Presentation for the November 25th… Read more: Officers’ Meeting – November 5th
- Club Meeting Minutes – October 28, 2024Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed 2 new members. Presentation: Presentation was Digital Communications Systems by Bill, Bucky, Buckwalter W0SUN from Colorado. Rookie Roundup: Roger Carver AE5EZ reports the Rookie Roundup is Sunday December 22nd. Contact Roger or Robert Allen K5IKD at elmer@dcara.net for details. ARES: Michael Porter KF5LDJ reported on the… Read more: Club Meeting Minutes – October 28, 2024
- Welcome New Members – October 2024!Jennie K Buker, KJ5JKR Shawn A Clary, KJ5HYP Kimberly G Hinkle, KJ5ILT Charles Hodges, KJ5ICD John T Ireland, KJ5IBU Lynn Jackson, AC5T Andrew King, KJ5HKY Benjamin L Riley, KJ5ICC Nicol P Saraceni, KJ5HSL Charlene Solitario, KJ5IKJ
- Officer’s Meeting – October 7, 2024Prepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Andrew Koenig KE5GDB, Stewart Rabinowitz KE5UT, Bayles Melton KG5UJM, Bob Storey AF5RS, Mike Chittenden AE5IV, Curtis Anthony KF5PGM, Fred Keen KC5YN, The PowerPoint slides for the next meeting, Monday October 28, 2024, were reviewed and updated.… Read more: Officer’s Meeting – October 7, 2024
- Club Meeting Minutes – August 26 2024Recorded 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… Read more: Club Meeting Minutes – August 26 2024
- Officer Meeting Minutes – August 5 2024Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ Present were: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Bob Storey AF5RS. Andrew Koenig KE5GDB. Stewart Rabinowitz KE5UT, Bayles Melton KG5UJM, Fred Keen KC5YN, Laurie Hemming KG5QIX, Cliff Hemming KG5HHL
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- Officers’ Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2024
Tuesday December 3, 2024
Prepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Andrew Koenig KE5GDB, Bob Storey AF5RS, Laurie Hemming KG5QIX
This was a short meeting to finalize the Christmas dinner plans and discuss updates for DFW Ham Expo.
Christmas dinner discussion included door prizes and recognition awards. It was decided the recognition awards will be postponed to the January meeting.
DFW Ham Expo planning was discussed. Gerald and Bob, as directors of DFW Ham Expo, requested the Ham Expo account funds be transferred to the new DFW Ham Expo bank account. Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO made a motion to move the Expo’s funds, $4003.99, from the DCARA account to the new DFW Ham Expo bank account. Landon Elfenbein N5AET seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Bob reported Chip Coker KD4C has updated the Expo website with the new date and event venue information. The mall now has a much bigger event venue. Plans to tour the venue were made.
Meeting Adjourned.
- Club Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2024
Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed new members and guests.
Presentation: Presentation was Happy Anniversary DCARA 50 years old 1974-2024. Gerald Marchant WB5NZV brought old pictures and documents. A spread sheet was presented that showed who the officers were and DCARA’s meeting places over the years. Original members present were Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Fred Stevens, Sandy Stevens & Fred Keen KC5YN. Lots of interesting stories were told.
Christmas Dinner: Eric reminded us the deadline to make dinner reservations was December 3rd. The Dinner is on Saturday December 7th 4:00 pm at Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant in Hickory Creek. See the DCARA website for details and to make reservations.
Training: Nancy Graff AG5MQ reports planning for a General license class is in progress, with a class possibly in February 2025.
ARES: Michael Porter KF5LDJ reminded about wintertime safety and make sure vehicles and homes are prepared for winter weather.
Rookie Roundup: The Rookie Roundup is Sunday December 22nd at the old EOC. It is CW. Contact Roger or Robert Allen K5IKD at elmer@dcara.net for details.
Operations: Andrew Koenig KE5GDB reported on the Turkey Role event. DCARA provided 41 volunteers. There were over 1000 riders. Future events include Foxhunts and Winter Field Day January 25-26, 2025. Guy Story KC5GOI will start setting up foxes this weekend.
Committees: Laurie Hemming KG5QIX reports the recognition committee is still looking for nominees for recognition. Cliff Hemming KG5HHL reports volunteers are needed for net control for the 3rd Monday of each month.
Area Clubs: Robson Ranch new president David Hume K5DTH reports the club is growing and now has 15 members. Gerald Marchant reports the LARA Christmas dinner is December 8th at Spring Creek BBQ in Lewisville 6 PM. There will be a white elephant gift exchange and door prizes. LAARK’s Christmas dinner is December 6th at Spring Creek BBQ in Frisco, 6:30 PM.
Meeting Adjourned.
- Club Financials – December 2024
$ 7287.24 DATCU Savings account
$ 4034.06 DATCU Business account
$ 3555.10 PayPal account
$ 7000.00 Veritex Bank reserve account - Welcome New Members – November 2024!
Sean C Britt, KJ5IQE
John T Creley, KI5SID
Jack McClendon, KJ5IAL
Todd McClendon, KJ5IAM
Dena Moreland, KJ5IIX
Christian G Pynaert, KJ5IPD
Michael A Searles, WM9B - Officers’ Meeting – November 5th
Prepared by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Present: Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO, Gerald Marchant WB5NZV, Landon Elfenbein N5AET, Sara Ann Stevens KE5MZT, Andrew Koenig KE5GDB, Stewart Rabinowitz KE5UT, Bayles Melton KG5UJM, Laurie Hemming KG5QIX, Cliff Hemming KG5HHL
The PowerPoint slides for the next meeting, Monday November 25, 2024, were reviewed and updated.
Presentation: Presentation for the November 25th meeting will be Happy Anniversary, DCARA Turns 50 Years Old. Members will be invited to share their DCARA pictures, memories, memorabilia and history. Meeting will also be a show and tell.
Weather Stations Project: The status of the weather station projects was reviewed. Future locations were discussed.
Christmas Party: Planning and discussion of the Christmas dinner included, budget and door prizes. The DCARA Christmas dinner will be December 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Location is Angelina’s Don Louis Mexican Restaurant located at 101 Baize Blvd, Hickory Creek TX 75065 PM. Tickets are $28.00 per person. Please purchase you tickets by December 3rd, 11:00 PM. Purchase your tickets on the DCARA website via PayPal. Dinner will be beef & chicken fajita, salad, flan dessert. There will be door prizes.
Other: Other meeting discussions included: HCOL and DCARA Google calendars, financials, and the recognition committee nominees. Meeting Adjourned