President’s Report
Greetings All,
Field Day 2021 Recap:
Ingersoll Scout Reservation.
I was really saddened, having to cancel field day at Ingersoll Scout Reservation, but after being in contact with the camp staff, we felt it was the best decision. Let’s switch our focus to Jamboree on the air in October. More details will be announced.
Shops at Grand Prairie.
Another successful field day is part of history. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and resources and to all who attended. It was a great time for camaraderie and fellowship in the hobby. Justin, N9WX, job well done.
Personally once I got the glitches with my to go digital portable station fixed, it ran flawlessly.
July Fox Hunt & antenna build.
It’s survey time, let’s pick a location maybe Forest Park nature center, Bradley Park, Three Sisters Park just to name a few locations. The main rule is it must be on public land. The location with the most vote wins. Email your suggestion to: k9cew@arrl.net
Ham in a day classes
A special thank you to Joe KB9EZZ & Justin N9WX for organizing this project. This is getting a lot of interaction on the clubs Facebook page. For more information about ham in a day, read the information page by clicking here or contact VP Justin N9WX.
PAARC Superfest
Superfest is gaining a lot of attention and social media interaction. Deb and the Superfest committee have brought their A game. This has all the makings of being the club’s most successful Superfest to date. More announcements to follow.
Thanks to the generosity of member Darren KD9HZZ, we have Club sticker’s & magnets available for purchase. 1) sticker & 1) magnet for $3.50
We are all in this together,
73,
Craig
K9CEW
Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors: Thursday, 6/3/21 via ZOOM
Present: Justin Flick N9WX, Craig Worrick K9CET, Tom Hunt W8NWG, Deb Suhs, WD9EB and Matt Behnke KD9ERS
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 pm
- The Board Minutes of May 6 were approved
- Reports:
a. Repeater Committee – Working on Echolink for the .075 repeater. Matt spoke with the Glasford Fire Chief regarding hooking up internet for the .85 It is expected that internet should be ready soon.
b. Superfest Update – Matt reports that 45+ prizes donated from 25 sponsors. This works out to four prizes per hour. Deb reports that tickets are being mailed this week. Indoor vendors are signing up.
c. Treasurer’s Report – $200 will be paid out to Shoppes at Grand Prairie for Field Day. The report was approved on a motion by Craig, seconded by Matt.
d. Secretary – no report - Unfinished/Old Business
a. Field Day Updates. Shoppes and Ingersoll Scout Reservation planning is progressing.
b. Discussed Red Cross keycard and Radio Room key access.
c. JOTA21 update – After Field Day, details will be worked out for JOTA21 (Scouts Jamboree on the Air). Highlights include a Fox Hunt, Scavenger Hunt and a game show (“Are You Smarter than a Technician). Six stations will be located throughout the camp. - New Business
a. T-shirts for Superfest volunteers was discussed. No action.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm.
Peoria County ARES
July 7, ARES Net @ 8:00 PM CST on the 075 repeater
July 14, ARES Net @ 8:00 PM CST on the 075 repeater
July 21, ARES On-line Conference @ 7:00 PM CST (Watch your email for Zoom conference info)
Call or email Rich if you are not on the ARES Roster and desire to join this Zoom Conference.
Teleconference Agenda includes: Weather Spotting, Training, Winlink News, Upcoming RATPAC Sessions, Help Wanted, Volunteer Opportunities, & more!
ARES website: http://www.peoriacountyares.org/
Rich Holtman, KD9ANU, Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Peoria County ARES
email: kd9anu@arrl.net
Winlink: kd9anu@winlink.org
Cell: 309-256-4272
Superfest
Make sure you check the PAARC Superfest Prize Sponsors page or the PAARC Superfest 2021 Prizes slide show. Matt Behnke, KD9ERS, has gotten over $6,000 worth of prizes donated from our wonderful sponsors. When you are checking out the prizes slides you can click on the slide to get more information about the prize. Some of the slides even have special links to the manufacturers website. One slide has a discount code you can use at that manufacturers website until the end of the year.
All club members should have received your tickets to purchase and/or sell via the mail. If for some reason you did not receive your tickets, let Tom Hunt w8nwg@arrl.net or Deb Suhs, wd9eb@arrl.net know.
The next Superfest meeting will be on Thursday July 22nd at 7pm. Please contact Deb Suhs at wd9eb@arrl.net if you would like to be included in the Zoom meeting.
June Net Logs
6/6
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6/13
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6/20
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6/27
KD9ERS K9TNT KD9IBC W9JDP NM0O W9WGN KD9IVV N9NDF K9HJZ N9WFT KD9JXR KD9STL N9GUE KD9NYE KC9YTT KD9MPI KB9TNZ W8NWG KD9PXZ N9SJZ KD9HZZ K9RCS WF9U WF9E KB9ATO Submitted by KD9DBQ 73