WCARS Membership meeting for February 2, 2026

Call to Order:
Garett N9HXR called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.
Attendance:
Garett N9HXR, Joe KE9CMR, Sam KD9BRW, Books, Sam W Assoc, Kevin Assoc, Cara
NA1CL, David KD9BPC, Simon KE9CLZ, John KE9CAG, Don KC9ZMY, Bishop Prospective,
Joshua KD9MXV.
Minutes:
Joshua KD9MXV offered a correction of the minutes stated that Joshua KD9MXV had not
given the balance in the account, when it had been the President Garett N9HXR. David
KE9BPC made a motion for correction which was seconded by Joshua KD9MXV. The Ayes
Have it, minutes stand corrected. Garett N9HXR asked everyone to introduce themselves,
which they did.
Officers’Reports:
Pres:
Nothing other than that we need someone to step to become the treasurer.
V/Pres:
Nothing
Treasurer:
President stated that Kevin had returned the debit card which would be Destroyed and
another issued once we had a new treasurer. He then stated the balance in the account as
of December was $548.68. We have received dues and donations towards a repeater so
the balance was now $898.68. Dues were due January 31, 2026.
Trustee:
Nothing.
Secretary:
Still need a copy of the current roster.
Old Business:
Garett N9HXR talked about some protection devices he had ordered from an old school
radio shop that the owner had retired and was selling parts that were left over. He then
reminded everyone of our three various nets, which take place on Tuesday the tech net at
7:00 pm on K9XD, Thursday, the 2 Meter Net on KA9HHH, Saturday, and Sundays a digital
net on N9HXR-R also on EchoLink and other modes. All info can be found on the Discord
site under Net. Dues are in order.
New Business:
Starting next month, March meetings will begin at 7:30 to accommodate those getting into
the city and to better accommodate candidates and VEs during testing. We also need new
members. Garett asked for a motion to close old and new business. Joe KE9CMR made a
motion, which was seconded by Kevin Assoc. The Ayes have it. The next Board meeting will
be held February 23 2026 at 7:30 pm. The next membership meeting will be held March 2,
2026 and the March Board meeting will be held on the 23rd
.
Adjournment:
Garett asked for a motion for adjournment which supplied by Sam KD9BRW and seconded
by Joshua KD9MXV. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.

Respectfully
Joseph Murphy Jr
KE9CMR