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News Letter -- April 2007
Volume 25, Number 4
 
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Congratulations to all of you who have either just become ham radio operators or who have recently upgraded! For those new hams, I hope you find fun and joy in your new hobby! For those who recently upgraded, good job! My wish is that each of you may continue to grow in knowledge, skill, and desire to serve the greater community! I encourage each of you to consider upgrading to further your new privileges! A way to continue your growth in a less formal way is to meet the group at Happy Joes on Fridays @ 5:30 pm; Arbys, weekdays @ 10:00 am; Dairy Barn, Sundays @ 3:30; McDonald’s after monthly meeting.
 
A special thank you once again to our instructors and examiners!
 
Thank you to David Williams KCØZFK for providing us with some interesting education regarding pandemic preparedness issues and its relevance to us as hams.
 
Melissa Sheppard (awaiting her call sign) has been appointed to Public Information Officer. Thanks Melissa for your positive energy and acceptance of this position.
 
A word of gratitude to those who filled out the feedback slips regarding input sessions and suggested topics to be held after our formal monthly meetings. Some very goodideas and suggestions were brought forth. Following the May meeting, the topic will be, “Good Operating Practices and Procedures,” presented by Jim Fahy NØSJ. Respecting those who feel the night gets “too long already,” I will do my best to keep each meeting moving with a goal of an hour’s length. Feel free to graciously excuse your self after the adjournment if you so desire.
Three inquiring guests attended the last meeting.It’s great to be “checked out” by prospective hams. Continue to extend an invitation to your friendsand colleagues to do the same.

The club sends its deepest condolences to Joe Michels, and his family as they grieve the loss of their father; to Florence and Willie Kuntz with the loss of her father; and to Dan Walz, KØDLW and his family as they grieve the loss of their daughter.
Margaret is doing well after surgery and is grateful for your prayerful support. See you next month at the armory for Skywarn Training!

Good Hamming!
Bernie Krebs KCØRRJ

 

 
 
Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club
Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2007

 

 

 

Minutes submitted by Laurie, KCØNHW, Secretary/Treasurer.

 

Bernie, KCØRRJ, President called the meeting to order.

 

Introductions of members and guests followed.

 

Minutes of last meeting were approved on a motion by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Bill, KØUB.  Motion carried.

 

Laurie, KCØNHW, gave treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report made by Dave, KCØZFK and seconded by Mick, KCØRLF.   Motion carried.

 

Old Business

 

A.        Repeaters – No changes.  No reported problems since last meeting.

B.         T-shirts/Sweatshirts – Will wait until the May meeting.

C.        Skywarn – 7:00 PM, April 2, 2007 at the Armory.  Gary Kostelecky makes arrangements.  General public is invited.

D.        Class Updates – We have a lot of updates and new licenses.  New technicians: 2 from Bowman, 4 from Dickinson.  Generals: 2 from Bowman, 2 from Beach, 8 from Dickinson.

E.         Bismarck Ham fest - Fairly good turnout considering the weather.  The section Manager was there.  Burghardt didn’t make it due to the weather.  There were 22 applicants for testing.  22 passed.

 

 

New Business

 

A.        Public Information Director – Responsibilities are getting word into local paper and public service announcements on what is happening in the club.  Melissa Sheppard was appointed to this position.

B.         Educational Input Opportunities – After adjournment of this meeting Dave, KCØZFK, will give a presentation on his experience of being on the pandemic committee.  President Bernie, KCØRRJ, handed out a survey to see how many would be interested in having special or particular topics regarding Amateur radio or other community service after the monthly meetings.

C.        ARRL membership – To be in the Special Service Club we need to have at least 51% of our club being members. Bill, KØUB gave an overview on being a member.  ARRL is working on BPL getting rid of interference.  If anyone would like to relay any information to the ARRL you can contact Bill and he will forward it to the Directors.  There is also information in the front of the QST magazine with names and addresses.

 

 

Winner of the meeting drawing is Bernie, KCØRRJ.  Congratulations!

 

Motion to adjourn made by Emil, NØDK, and seconded by Margaret, KB7ITR.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Apr 2 ............................  Skywarn Training 
Apr 21 ..........................  Hamfest Fargo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEST SESSIONS 
 
If you are in need of a test session, contact either Bill Bosch, KØUB or Emil Wieglenda,
NØDK. Bill is associated with ARRL VEC and Emil is W5YI. They will let you know when
the next test session will be held.
 
Bill 701-483-3869               Emil 701-483-4953
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
MARGARET' CORNER
 
    Classes are over for another year. All but the testing. Because the no code General doesn't go into effect till after February 23rd it was decided that testing would be held on March 3rd. We have a newcomer to the group, David Williams, who passed his tech test and 5wpm code at the end of December. His call is KCØZFK. On Feb. 17th a test session was held and David successfully upgraded to General. At that session we also had two young people, Kady and Tyler Hansey, grandchildren of Rod KCØRRR and Rhonda KCØROR, receive their Technician license. There are several that will be testing on February 25th for their new General upgrades.   
    After several weeks of "balmy" weather we had a reality check - sub zero weather. We even experienced a bit of snow. I missed a good photo opportunity when we went to Glendive on February 15th. As we broke over the hill going into the badlands the view was breathtaking. The badlands were snow covered and the sun was shining just right to make it the most beautiful sight. It is hard to describe and all I can say is that this is the prettiest I have seen the badlands in a long time. And I will say again - we are so lucky to live in North Dakota. And just think, spring isn't too far away.
    Congratulations to all our new hams and upgrades. Enjoy your new privileges on the air! 
73, Margaret KB7ITR
 
 

THANK YOU!

Thanks to Gary Kostelecky, Stark Co. Emergency Manager for the allocation of funds to the club in the support of the RACES and ARES mission of the club. Gary has been very supportive of TRARC and the club continues its readiness in support of SCEM with communications.

Joe NØQAU

NEW TECHNICIANS AND LICENSE UPGRADES

February 17 testing session-

Kady Hansey KCØZPI, Technician

Tyler Hansey KCØZPH, Technician

David Williams KCØZFK, General

February 25 testing session-

Bernie Krebs KCØRRJ, General

Rod Redetzke KCØRRR, General

Rhonda Redetzke KCØROR, General

Dan Walz KØDLW, General

March 3 testing session-

Deb Barros KCØADI, General

Ike Carpenter, Technician

Sara Fahy KCØCIB, General

Curtis Freeman KCØJVJ, General

Rachelle Freeman, Technician

Jerry Grassel KCØRXI, General

Mick Lewton KCØRLF, General

Dave Sheppard KE6ZYY, General

Melissa Sheppard, Technician and General

Dave Watkins, Technician

Gene Hamilton WØIII, General

 

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL

 

Glenn Nickel WDØDAI

April 4

 

Dan Walz KØDLW

April 5

 

Richard Wehner KCØGJG

April 6

 

Gordon Pavlicek KB0NBX

April 11

 

George Grassel KBØRXI

April 12

 

Curtis Freeman KCØJVJ

April 12

 

Charlie Alpert WØBHF

April 19

 

Cindy Kirschemann

April 20

 

Darryl Wehner KCØEWH

April 21

 

Rebekah Schields KCØHXF

April 23

 

Lyle Freeman KCØKNP

April 23

 

Don Senescall NØFLY

April 25

 

Randy Hanrahan K7PGL

April 26
 
 

 

 

 You are invited to help

Stanley & Betty Kittelson

Celebrate 50 Years

On April 28, 2007 at

7:00 PM at the ELKS Club,

501 Elks Drive,

Dickinson, ND