Minutes: June 9, 2026

Minutes: June 9, 2026

1900 Meeting called to order by Vice President Todd Wilson, NØUNI.

Announcement
* Zack, WØZC, announced his Great Plains Super Launch ballooning event in Pella, IA, June 18-20.

Reports
* May minutes were read, John/Joe moved acceptance, passed.
* Treasurer’s report was read and distributed. Zack/Jeff moved, passed.
* Repeater trustee teport: .67 DMR repeater: Jeff and Zack have been putting in an effort to determine what is needed to connect it to Brandmeister or another server. Internet options: Starlink standby for $10/month or Ideatek for $35/month. The existing Internet connection there is unavailable to us. Jeff and Jerry will get together with the programming software to determine a configuration. Also, Zack has cleaned up the WØWR licensing for easier renewal.

Committees
* Hamfest: Zack is working with Bryon with our website to allow prepayment for vendor tables via debit or credit. If you are aware of a school, kid, or church group that would like to provide refreshments, let Jerry know. There are now three breakout sessions: Jerome, 9:15; Zack, 10:15; and Mira, 11:15. Laurel testing will begin at 10. For door prizes, Dan has provided a couple of 2m HT’s. Jerry has some power supplies. We could use an HF set. We can get ARRL certificates.

Old Business
* Field Day: Thanks to those who responded to Jerry’s schedule inquiry. Unfortunately, the response was from just a few. Field Day, for those who would like to participate, will be at the climate-controlled ACØRL shack. Nate and Joe moved that we allow up to $200 for a portable potty for Field Day; motion passed. More details about Field Day will be forthcoming. 

New Business
None.

NCS
* Jun 16: NØUNI
* Jun 23: KAØNES
* Jun 30: KIØKG
* Jul 7: ACØMO

2000  Peace and harmony reigning, a motion to adjourn by John/Jeff, passed.

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