The meeting was called to order at 19:30
The club officers and board members in attendance were:
- NY4I – Tom (President)
- AB4YI – Carol (Vice President)
- W7WMS – Will (Treasurer)
- K2BHS – Bruce (Secretary/Newsletter Editor)
- KR4U – Dave (Club Station W4GAC Trustee)
- KI4UIP – John (Board Member)
- N4GD – Dee (Board Member/Repeater Maintenance Manager)
- KO4CEE – Alex (Repeater Trustee)
- AAØO – Pat (President Emeritus)
- N2ESP – Bob (President Emeritus)
- KA4IOX – Paul (Events Coordinator)
- KZØJ – Nic (Board Member)
All members introduced themselves
President, Tom, NY4I opened up the floor for any club member to report any significant achievements, awards and other notable accomplishments (e.g.: working rare DX, POTA activations, etc.). Several Club members were recognized for DXCC, POTA Activations and Rare DX Contacts.
The minutes from the March 2025 meeting were posted on the website and have been approved as distributed by a majority vote.
Club Treasurer, Will, W7WMS gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. He reported the balances for the month. He also reported membership stats for this month.
The club welcomed new members. Those new members are:
- Dan Harden, KG7OYF
- Chris Clement, KA4UPC
- Willi Arnold, KO4ETH
- Didier Touchet, KR4CMA
A motion was made to approve the new members. Motion was made by K2BHS – Bruce, seconded by K4HN – Mike. The motion passed by a majority.
Secretary/SPARC Gap Editor, Bruce, K2BHS reported that the March 2025 meeting minutes are posted. He further reported that the first SPARC Gap Newsletter for 2025 is available on the website.
David, KR4U, Club Station – W4GAC Trustee – Everything is working. He also mentioned that the club’s Flex 6300 is operational. SPARC is in the process of setting up for remote access
Dee, N4GD reported that all three repeaters are working at this time. Waiting on a price quote for a new 2-meter repeater.
Pat, AAØO gave the VE Report for March 2025. The VE Session yielded two new Technicians and one Extra upgrade. Next VE Session is 4/15/25.
Paul, KA4IOX – Events/Activities Coordinator, spoke about this year’s Florida QSO Party. The event will be held 4/26/25 from 12:00 – 22:00 and then on 4/27/25 from 08:00 – 18:00.
Alex, KO4CEE gave the Net Manager’s report for March. The totals were as follows:
- QNI: 638 check-ins
- QTC: 33 messages passed
- QND: 979 minutes (16.32 hours)
- There was a total of 35 sessions for the month.
Highest Check-ins were held by: 1st Place (tie): W4XXI – JoJo and KM4LTG – Brad both with a high of 25 check-ins each. 2nd Place (tie): Bruce – K2BHS, Alex – KO4CEE, W4XXI – JoJo and KM4LTG – Brad
Upcoming Meeting Programs will be:
May 2025 – Mobile Installations
June 2025 – Field Day
50/50 was drawn with a total jackpot of $25. Larry – WAØQHF won the drawing.
The Meeting was adjourned at 20:55