The meeting was called to order at 7:01 by the President, Garett N9HXR. In attendance were Garett N9HXR, Joe KE9CMR, Sam KD9BRW, Joshua KD9MXV, Ben KC9UNS, John KE9CAG, Don KC9ZMY, David KE9BPC and Kevin Grant.

The first order of business was the minutes. Garett N9HXR asked for a motion to accept. Joe KE9CMR made the motion, which was seconded by Sam K9BRW. An Aye vote accepted the minutes as read.

Next order of business was officer election for the treasurer role. Our former Treasurer Brian N9BF had resigned due to work restraints keeping him from participating. Kevin Grant expressed interest and stated that he would accept the role if nominated and elected. Per the constitution, will have to become licensed within six months per the bylaws. Garett nominated Kevin and he was duly elected by those members present.

The next order of business was officer’s reports. Garett N9HXR stated there was no April Board meeting due to conflicts and lack of quorum on the day of the meeting. VP Joshua KD9MXV had no report. Trustee Sam KD9BRW had no report. Secretary had no report. Although absent, Caelin produced three prototypes for our club logo for consideration. Further discussion would be had at the next board meeting. Old business, need new members. New business, we need people to come up with ideas for committees and for people to step up to work those committees. We need people to take advantage of our nets, both digital and voice.

Events coming up were brought up. The 6-meter Club of Chicago Ham Fest to be held in Brookfield this year on Father’s Day weekend. St Paul’s Lutheran Church and School 9035 Grant Avenue Brookfield. Next, the ARRL Field Day 2025 Theme is to be “Radio Connects” and is to take place June 28 and 29. WCARS locations for Field Day operations is to be determined. Silver Springs State Park was mentioned, as was Stratton State Park in Morris. Pullman was also brought up as well as Pumping Station 1. Garett asked Sam KD9BRW to look further into the WCARS Field Day. He agreed to do just that.

In past events, Garett N9HXR stated that he and Joe KE9CMR and Garett’s son Sam attended the Dekalb Ham Fest in Sandwich, IL. It was much Larger than Garett had anticipated. He managed 4300 steps while there.

Upcoming for the Club is the next Board meeting, which is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 7:30pm and the next Membership meeting, which is scheduled for June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Garett asked if there was anything else up for discussion. There was nothing, so He asked for a motion for adjournment. Sam KD9BRW made the motion, which was seconded by David KE9BPC. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 pm.

Respectfully,

Joseph P Murphy Jr KE9CMR