I could not make the January meeting because of some health problems that have caused some lingering issues. We've been fighting insurance which does not want to pay for Diagnostic procedures. So an actual diagnosis is unknown at this time. Insurance approved 3 procedures, 1 is scheduled for 2/15 at Westley a second 2/19 at Rock Regional Hospital and the 3rd has not been scheduled as it was only approved yesterday. Should the diagnosis point to a surgical procedure I refuse to have it done in Wichita but Instead will return to Detroit where top surgeons in the field reside at William Beaumont Medical center or Henry Ford Hospital.
I see from other postings I am not the only member having medical issues. I wish everyone health and happiness... 2023 was not a good year, but I have high hopes for 2024. Especially since minutes ago Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring. My parents grew up only 40-50 miles from Punxsutawney and during the depression winters there was a big dang deal...
Prior to the closing of RADIO SHACK in DERBY (RIP- now a cigar shop! and flooring outlet) Mark asked me if I would host his SIDEWALK SALE in my pasture 2 miles down the road.. My issue was even though my house has 2 bathrooms, I just can't let 200 strangers into my home-- especially with all the gold, jewels, drugs, guns and loose women laying about.. Besides the pasture has cow pies that city slickers do not know how to avoid stepping in them.
Mark has had the RADIO SHACK SIDEWALK SALE for 20 years... THIS IS THE PRIME TIME FOR W?VFW TO STEP-UP... Time to take over this 20 year annual event. I do not want to see it go to another club, The "SIDEWALK SALE" is always the Saturday before Field Days.. June 15th..
This could be a money maker for us!!!...Since it's a Saturday Morning our post parking lot will be empty. Hams even come up from OKLAHOMA to Derby, I don't think it's impossible to fill the parking lot with flea market trunk sales...
I am not going to do this by myself... I may be down 2-3 months if surgery is required.
The club can sell the following....
Coffee, soda - water breakfast and lunch (hot dogs)
1st parking space is free additional spaces are $10...
50/50 raffle
membership to the club.... if a club member 2nd flea market space is 50% off, likewise food and drink..
raffle a radio, HT, antenna, blah blah...
We could sell inside tables in the back area of the post... in case someone wants a roof for protection and a chair to sit in..
We can reserve the parking lot. and advertise in QST and other groups (Facebook -520 crew, Ham Radio 2.0) but we need to commit ASAP..
I feel 5 people in the committee would cover it all and we would have backup should someone get shot..
A decision needs to be made by the next meeting February 27th.... discussion can follow this thread.
if you'd like to comment pro or con. It's your club too..
Larry Macionski