After a detailed presentation to the Board and attending members, President Hal Rogers, K8CMD commended the Net Control Operators for their fine work and helping to make the club grow in this very difficult time. He personally recognized NCOs Dave Semanik K8WRS, Tom Southam W8WLI, Dan Mikelson KD8ZJP, and John Malloy KA8VTV. Further he recognized Dave for organizing the NCO team.
After a discussion about possible reasons for light attendance at meetings, VP Mike Marganski KE8HBK suggested that we survey the membership on several topics so that the board can learn what members expect from their club and we can better meet their needs. Mike is developing the questions and the survey will be released soon.
It was agreed that the club must continue to present quality programs as well as work to inspire new and prospective hams. It was agreed to subscribe to a new statewide online amateur license training program developed by the Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club and headed by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT. We’ll talk more about the program at future meetings and posts.
In keeping with the practices of many clubs the Board voted to reduce meetings to one per month, that being on the 1st Monday. The revised schedule will begin immediately.
Rogers also said that to grow a club it’s essential that all members promote their club to other hams on the air and in person. He said that we should all take a pointer from Rich Balata, KD8KBO of the Woodchuck Club, who frequents our nets and never fails to promote our club nets and activities to his club and the ham community. In gratitude for his continuing service, the club honored Rich as a Life Member. Congratulations, Rich!
Have you ever thought you’d like to learn more about how to be a Net Control Operator? Truth is, there’s not just one way to maintain order on a net. But Dave Semanik, K8WRS has been doing nets for many years and has some great tips to share with novices and experienced hams and will be presenting his program Monday, October 4th at Busch Community Room. Don’t miss it.
Another fun hamfest is coming:
See you all at our next meeting: October 4th at Busch Community Room on Ridge Rd.