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Secretary’s Beat – Meeting Minutes

Hamfesters Amateur Radio Club meeting on Zoom Sept. 4, 2020 @ 7:32 pm.

Roll: NOra KC9MLV, Jim W9JPR, Ed WA9EOL,

25 members attended tonight, on Zoom.

Health & Welfare: Gregg AB9MZ, Mom is undergoing treatment for cancer. Brian’s Step-Dad will celebrate his 100th Birthday.

Minutes: The Aug. club minutes were approved by: Ed WA9EOL, and Dave N9KPD.

Treasurer’s Report: by Ed W9EOL, club dues received, will buy vehicle sticker for club’s trailer.

Secretary Report: by Patti KC9LYE, starting Monday Sept. 28th, until the first Monday in Dec.
I will be taking a Handiham CW course via Zoom. So, I won’t be able to attend board meetings.
Jim W9JPR, will take minutes. Thanks Jim.

Program: Tonight’s program by Gregg AB9MZ,”Digital Modes”.

New Bussiness: by Al N9ZD, The FCC is going to apply a $50.00 fee on amateur radio. This is important!
For more details go to: ARRL.org or Hamfesters.org

Brian W9HLQ, Hamfesters mouse pads, with your call sign? What do you think?

The Oct. club meeting will meet in-person, & on Zoom. Attend in-person and receive a free Hamfesters mask.
The Oct. club meeting will take nominations for 2021 club’s officers.

Field Day: by Jim W9JPR, June 26-27, 2021.

Hamfesters VE testing: Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Because of COVID, you must have an appointment.
Contact Al N9ZD, see Hamfesters.org

Adjournment: Gregg AB9MZ, Brian W9HLQ, @ 9:14 pm.

Raffle prize winner of a Hamfesters shirt Neil WA9FTU.

A bit of Ham Humor

VE Testing

Hamfesters VE Testing Report
Al Bukowski N9ZD – VE coordinator

The Hamfester’s VE examinations to Continue on APPOINTMENT TIMES ONLY for the remainder of the year. NO WALK-INS

The Hamfester’s Radio Club VE test session(s) for 10/10 – 11/14 – 12/12  will be Appointment only.

Candidates MUST email to get an appointed time (earliest 8AM), other instructions, and directions to the Exam Location
Liaison Al Bukowski (N9ZD)        ( aln9zd@gmail.com )

TEST Location: TBD – Oak Forest, IL  60452  (will be using a VE’s Garage for now unless Oak Forest City Hall reopens)

VE Stock test material will be in Plastic protective sleeves to protect the next user after disinfectant cleaner applied.

NOTE: Since Hamfester’s average candidate attendance the past years has been average of 4, the 
Appointment times will be 3 candidates 8:00 AM / 3 candidates 9:30AM /  3 candidates 11:00AM  / Flexible as needed

A Special ‘Thank You’ to All the VE’s volunteering there Saturday morning to assist me at the Exam sessions.

Because it is touching sensitive areas of your machine it will ask your permission to make the changes it needs to. Simply click [YES]. Then agree to the license agreement on the next screen.

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Club Information

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Pics from August Meeting

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