Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order by Garett N9HXR at 7:03 pm.

Attendance:

In attendance were, Sam KD9BRW, Brian KC9CMJ, Kevin (Associate) Joshua KD9MXV, JOE KE9CMR, David KE9BPC, Davis KE9DKR, Don KC9ZMY, Ryan K1TLN, John KE9CAG

Minutes:

Garett N9HXR asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. There Were none. Don KC9ZMY made a motion to accept the minutes which Was seconded by Ryan K1TLN. The ayes have it the minutes stand.

Officers’ Reports:

President: Garett asked that someone step up and fill the role of treasurer.
V/President: Nothing.
Trustee: Nothing.
Treasurer: President Garett N9HXR stated we had $548.68 plus $20.00 not yet deposited in our account.
Secretary: Joe KE9CMR stated he needed access to the Proton Drive to access the current roster and Constitution and By Laws so as to keep them
current.

Old Business:
Garett N9HXR reminded the group of the nets now being run by the Club. We have the weekly 2-meter net on the SARA 2-meter repeater KA9HHH run on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, We have the digital net that takes place on Sundays DMR network TGIF, YSF, URF, ALL-STAR link AND ECHO link. More info can be found on the website and on Discord. Starting tomorrow Tuesday, we start our weekly TECH net which will take place on the K9XD Repeater. The frequency is 444.875 with a positive offset and a PL tone of 114.8. That repeater has a huge footprint covering almost all of Northern Illinois, some into Indiana and south of I 80. Things get sketchy south of I80 But you should be able to hit it with a handheld. If not, you may half to use more power. That info, again is on the website and on Discord. In other old business we need VEs. We currently work with Anchorage Amateur radio club who will fill positions remotely if needed. Their website is kl7aa.org/vec check them out. We will accept general licensees, but prefer extras as they can test anyone. We performed our first VE testing at the November meeting where we had three candidates, and they all passed. We’re into the new year and that means dues are in order and due by January 31. They can be sent via treasurer@wcars.radio using Zelle. Paid in person at a meeting or by contacting the Vice President to arrange payment. Next Garett brought up not having a meeting due to not having a quorum. According to the By-Laws a quorum is not necessary for a membership meeting, however is required for a Board meeting. There was much discussion about this and there will be more to hash this out. IT was voted on and it was a tie as to whether to have board meetings on Mondays or Thursdays so it will be the fourth Monday of the month.

NEW BUSINESS: Winter Field days will January 24 and 25 at Pumping Station 1.

The next meeting will be held on February 2 2026 at 7:00 pm at PS1

Adjournment: Garett asked for a motion for adjournment which was supplied by Joshua KD9MXV and seconded by Kevin Assoc. The Ayes have it, meeting adjourned At 7:52 pm.

Joseph Murphy Jr KE9CMR
Recording Secretary