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Meeting Improvement Suggestion
Greetings Ham Family
Last night's meeting felt pretty business heavy and it felt to me like folks didn't really enjoy it. This isn't the first meeting where folks felt a bit frustrated with an all business type meeting. And rather than complain I would like to offer a solution. Of course I can't fix this problem on my own and so I am writing this to get your input. What if all major discussions and decisions were made by the Board? Then the monthly meeting could host a demonstration or perhaps a discussion like what we do on a net. We would need to line up demonstrators or guest speakers, however, then meetings with members would be less business and more hobby oriented. Your thoughts? How could we write up a bylaws fix to do this? Do you have other such suggestions in order to improve the monthly meeting? Let's work on this here as a team and make VFWARC great again. We can do this. Please share your thoughts. Blessings Pat, KE0TGA PS. I really feel like if we want more regular attendance by members we need to make meetings interesting, informative, and fun. Please help make this happen. Your opinions matter. Note: Thus monthly meeting agenda would look something like this. 1. Open meeting 2. Pledge 3. Role call of officers 4. New members? 5. Reading of Board meeting minutes or just read last month's meeting minutes. 5. Treasurer's report 6. Announcements based upon what the board decided we would do. 7. Demonstration or talk 8. New Business, if something absolutely needs group attention 9. Good of the order 10. Close |
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Greater Wichita area field day
Saturday I attended the gwafd planning meeting. Turnout was small. We discussed the gota. They said we can or not. He said any station can be a gota. They can pause on contesting calls, and explain about the hobby and explain the benefits of ham radio and then let them sit down and try it. We talked about lunch. Suggestions were made but no decisions were made. We also discussed walk in traffic, it was explained not much random traffic., but it was said that in previous years that people came in from advertisements. They did say they needed some one in contact with media to help get the word out.
All through the meeting it was stressed this is an opportunity to draw new people into the hobby. There was a discussion of possible activities and demonstrations. He asked that clubs take a topic as a committee, (ie. Warc could take food vfw arc take something) he felt that since we already knew each other we could get right down to work. This will be discussed further on the 27 @1pm. He said one year they had the scouts there and introduced them to ham radio and allowed them to get their ham radio badge. We also discussed contacting the space station. It was made clear that he wants all clubs to participate that this is not just one club but all in Wichita Michael Holmes |
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Re: [Tech-VI] Guest Post: Pre-Internet Sources of Shortwave Information
Michael Moore
Thanks Have a great day.
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On Apr 23, 2024, at 10:21?AM, Patricia Hawkins via groups.io <prayerpartnerpat@...> wrote: --
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[Tech-VI] Guest Post: Pre-Internet Sources of Shortwave Information
Though this is from a blindness related list I thought it might be of interest to you because of what he is sharing. It contains links to older radio related magazines. Enjoy.
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Meeting Reminder And Agenda
Greetings Ham Family
Tomorrow is our monthly ham club meeting at the post at 7pm. President Tracie will be in charge, so if you have issues you want added to our agenda please contact President Tracie. April Agenda 1. Call to order President Tracie 2. Recite the Pledge 3. Role call of officers 4. New members? 5. Vote on new members? 6. Reading of March minutes Secretary Michael H 7. Treasurer's report Jennifer 8. New bills? 9. Committee report Vice President Patricia 10. Old Business a. Golf Event b. Field Day Plans c. Sidewalk Sale Plans d. Facebook Group 11. New Business a. Internet needed for UHF repeater 12. Good of the order 13. Meeting closed Again if you have concerns please contact Tracie to have items added to the agenda. Hope to see you at the meeting. Invite a friend. Let's make our ham club great again. 73 Pat Hawkins, KE0TGA Vice President, VFW-ARC |
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Re: Board Meeting
Michael Moore
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See ya there. Field day from Terrence stated only three people responded to the email that Field day is on the table to use the Fire Station at Oliver and 31 st street South. Some folks here on the W0VFW IO group might want to respond back with approval and or alternatives. My response was “ sounds good to me see ya at 1:00 Spangles on Boardway And 54 Highway. 73’s On Apr 16, 2024, at 11:30?AM, Pat Hawkins <prayerpartnerpat@...> wrote: --
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Board Meeting
Greetings VFW Hams
President Tracie has asked me to send out the following notice. Please plan to participate if you can. Board Meeting of the VFW Post 3115 Amateur Radio Club Saturday April 20, 2024 10am at the channel 5 location. Other dates to remember include the following. Monthly club members meeting April 23. Gold VFW event April 26 Happy Hamming. Pat Hawkins, KE0TGA Vice President, VFWARC |
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Re: Modified Logo for golf tournament
Michael Moore
Looks good.
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On Apr 11, 2024, at 7:49?PM, RON HAWKINS, ,KF0AMJ via groups.io <rhawk6@...> wrote: --
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Re: Modified Logo for golf tournament
I like it.!
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Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Thursday, April 11, 2024, 5:17 PM, Gaylen Klein <gklein.klein@...> wrote:
I modified the design somewhat to better reflect us as an amateur radio club. Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) KE0QPG |
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Modified Logo for golf tournament
I modified the design somewhat to better reflect us as an amateur radio
club. Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) KE0QPG |
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Logo for Golf Tournament
I've been asked by the Post to provide a logo for the gold tournament.
Attached is what I came up with. Let me know what you think, bear in mind that this has a short fuse. Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) KE0QPG |
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Re: VFW 3115 website
Michael Moore
Thank you for the heads up.
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Sounds like a good time to bring HT ‘s and pitch for new members. Or a the very least have a flyer explaining how HAM works and spark some hidden interest. On Apr 4, 2024, at 7:34?PM, Gaylen Klein via groups.io <gklein.klein@...> wrote: --
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Claremore OKlahoma State Convention PRE-sale
It's high noon on the Old Goat Ranch...
Preparing for the Claremore Oklahoma State Convention next Friday and Saturday... I am going to have, for sale a TYT tri-bander TH-350.. Hand held I bought it around Christmas time, from R&L electronics - it was one of their "Daily Specials". I paid $65 for it. It is 146, 222 and 440. It comes with 2 antennas- one for 144/440 and another just for 222.It still has the protector on the LCD display...It displays 3 frequencies.. It does not talkIt is locked on Ham band transmit only but will receive only out of band.It is not supported by chirp. But has it's own programming software. LIKE NEW It basically sits on my desk and talks to my SHARI hot spot.? I'm asking $40 for it.. with the factory box etc.. stand up charger... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I also have a ANYTONE -TERM8R -- it's over 5 years old.. It has 3 power up modesPart 90 VHF? and UHF GMRS- MURS- it was commercial type accepted for MURS and GMRS.It can be programmed using CHIRPIt can cross band repeatIt has dual receiversRecieves Air Band It receives 500kcs to 30 megs AM short wave.. (external antenna requiredI have a BNC adapter on it for quick antenna change. It will play FM music and switch when a cal comes in.. It does 2 and 5 tone signaling..as well as touch tome encoding-decoding..I paid $139 for it at Radio Shack Derby.. I'd take $50 for it because it has so many features.?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a Yaesu FT-991 .HF-VHF-UHF 100 watts... not a model A version.. I have a AZDEN 2Meter FM PCS-6000HBoth? were purchased to settle an estate and I need to set a price after I check them out-repair them this week. Contact me if interested.... Larry W8LM |
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Saturday morning 4/6/24
Thank you to Patrica KF0TGA for saying such nice things on Blind hams Digital net about me this morning..
If you missed it, just repeat- "Liar, Liar, Pants on fire" . Bu that's not the reason for this post...?? Next Weekend is Claremore- OKLAHOMA State ARRL convention... I have 2 tables there and want to sell off some valuable junk I have..I have too many HT's.. BUT---AMAZON just delivered a pair of Baofeng BF-5RH radio's to me... Tri-Band 999channels.. for $53.. So I am going to play with them. The review was quite impressive... I just unboxed, but have not turned them on. Charging batteries. Only Negative thus far - is antenna is 2M/440 no 220 antenna comes with it, but you can buy a triband antenna for it..? So I will be playing with them today.. If I lik ethem I'll be selling some older HT's If I don;t I"ll be selling them or ship them back to Amazon.. Stay Tuned.. Larry W8LM |
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VFW 3115 website
As mentioned during our weekly net. 04 May 24 the VFW Riders will be
hosting a Steak and Shrimp dinner. Reservations may be made at www.wichitavfw3115.com <> Menu - Ribeye Steak, cooked to order. 5 Butterfly shrimp Baked Potato Green Beans Salad Dinner roll Dessert $20/person - Steak & Shrimp $15/Person - Steak only Water and tea are complimentary, other beverages are available at the bar. Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) KE0QPG |
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Re: Revised Sidewalk sale flyer
Michael Moore
FIELD DAY June 22-23-2024 KF0BFU Michael Moore member of the W0VFW post 3115 Amateur Radio Club (this is a summary of the meeting that I gather and printed) 1 ST MEETING was 3-30-2024 Location of the 1 st meeting: Spangles at Kellogg and Boardway Time: 1:00pm until finished. 2 nd meeting was agreed upon April 20 th same location Spangles 54 and Boardway. Notes: Need to establish a location, submit an application. Equipment can be set up 36 hours before contest starts. You can set up at 9:00am Friday. Event starts at 1:00pm. Committee’s that need to be built with confidence: Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Smoked Ham- Chicken- Beef. Sides- Plates- Cups- Utensils. Water bottles, tea, pop, Crock pots and heat plates, rags, paper towels, Coolers, ice, and a large Donation Jar. Greeter: Welcome person- greets fellow Hams, the public and families. Also, can appoint helpers. Safety person: Ensures the safety of the group. (Power lines, barricades, ladders, guide lines and guide line markers, coax runs, power cord runs, doors, windows, cookers, generators and gas cans, parking lots, and delegating volunteer Hams and or non-Hams persons for assistance for the good of the order at this activity. Safety person must stay at location or be relieved by an appointed safety person. Set Up: Post an approved lay map of the grounds which may or may not be needed for the good of the order. Location of the Antenna’s and the diameter of the ? wave circle boundaries. Cords, generators/ Gas storage aera, coax, caution tape barriers. Tear down and clean up: Roll up cords, coax, caution tape, guide lines, guide line markers, tables, chairs, bathrooms, sweep floors and or mop the floors, dump trash wash dishes and place everything back the way it was found, inspect the rented grounds. Wait for landlords’ approval and hand over the keys. Stations GOATA: Goata is a station that is set up by licensed Hams for un-licensed people that are interested in the Ham Hobby and or a disaster environment. This station has to stay on location while Field Day is in operation. It can be turned on or off. HF station 20, 40, 80 etc. HF station 20, 40, 80, etc. Digital (FT8 etc.) Mobile units must be able to operate on the High Way. (no 40 ft mass or beam) The collective body for 2024 Field Day WARC Wichita Amateur Radio Club is looking to set up and maintaining 4 stations. Stations are called A=antenna. The title of the is Event (WARC) was mention only for a header. Other clubs and Hams are all welcome to attend the planning meeting and come and join the Field Day festivities. We (the collective group) so far are looking at A4 stations. I KF0BFU mobile would like to be one of the 4 stations if allowed. I was all ready told that this is exactly what Field day is all about. Be Prepared for an emergency. I would like to operate out of my Dodge 2001 single cab truck. It is a self-contained VHF transceiver 100 watts station with a mag mount antenna separate from the HF transceiver, 100 watts (bare foot) with a 4’ foot screw driver antenna. Which has 12 volt vehicle battery, 12 volt spare battery, with a 12 volt 10 amp battery charger with a small gas generator back up. On Mar 30, 2024, at 12:05 PM, Gaylen Klein via groups.io <gklein.klein@...> wrote: Please see attached. Respectuflly, Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) <W0VFW Flyer for Sidewalk sale.docx>
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Re: Flyer for sidewalk sale
Without getting input from the Commander, I can say this.
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1. The Post is not normally open for business until 11 AM on weekends. Which would preclude the Post providing food and drink. 2. Will the [W0VFW] club provide food and drink? Not discussed at the monthly meeting. 3. Use of inside tables. We'd need to reserve the area in advance from the Post. If an entity were to ask for the area at the same time as us and were paying, they'd have precedence. 4. Checking of equipment within the premises of the Post. Who will do the testing? No guarantee that Carl will be there. If he is a show I, personally, don't see an issue with it. 5. Use of bathroom facilities. Shouldn't be an issue. 6. Parking. Don't have an answer. 7. Weather. From personal experience, no provisions were made at the Derby Radio Shack sidewalk sale other than those made by the venders themselves. I'll be forwarding these questions to the Post Commander and, hopefully, will hear back from him within a reasonable time. T minus 14 days is a short fuse. WARNING: ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE POST CANNOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION INSIDE **** NOTE: Alcoholic drinks are not allowed outside the confines of the Post building or patio as this would require a special vending permit that the Post would have to acquire. Respectfully, Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret) -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Michael Moore via groups.io Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 5:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [W0VFW] Flyer for sidewalk sale Hello not meaning to pick at anything but before we print these to get sent to Claremore we need to talk about the do’s and don’t. As far as Will there be food and drinks supply? Will the post supply food and drink as a fundraising operation? Will the club supply food and drinks as a fundraising operation? Will food and drink be allowed in the building? Can we use the inside tables for folks to set up and sell items and or equipment? Will we charge for table set up’s in building? Will we allow equipment to be checked out in the building. (basic troubleshooting)? Will the building bathroom’s be available to the public? Can the general public park along the residential roads in front of houses. Or should we allow parking for walk in only in front of the VFW allowing trucks and trailers to park in the larger park lot in the back. Will there be door prizes? Things to think about. KF0BFU On Mar 29, 2024, at 11:34?AM, TRACIE WA5LSH via groups.io <tracie@...> wrote: -- Michael Moore KF0BFU Sergeant of Arms |
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Re: Flyer for sidewalk sale
Michael Moore
Hello not meaning to pick at anything but before we print these to get sent to Claremore we need to talk about the do’s and don’t. As far as
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Will there be food and drinks supply? Will the post supply food and drink as a fundraising operation? Will the club supply food and drinks as a fundraising operation? Will food and drink be allowed in the building? Can we use the inside tables for folks to set up and sell items and or equipment? Will we charge for table set up’s in building? Will we allow equipment to be checked out in the building. (basic troubleshooting)? Will the building bathroom’s be available to the public? Can the general public park along the residential roads in front of houses. Or should we allow parking for walk in only in front of the VFW allowing trucks and trailers to park in the larger park lot in the back. Will there be door prizes? Things to think about. KF0BFU On Mar 29, 2024, at 11:34?AM, TRACIE WA5LSH via groups.io <tracie@...> wrote: --
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