Anderson Radio Club Meeting Minutes

Monthly Meeting
4th Thursday / 7:30-…..
200 Bleckley St, Anderson, SC 29625
Date: 9/25/2025

The meeting was called to order by President K4NWX Rich Shalayda.
With the pledge of allegiance to the US Flag, Introductions were made
for all attendees.
Minutes from the previous meeting were read by club secretary KQ4AIA
Elaine Ellett and approved.
Treasurer KK4CEW Tom Weir gave the monthly financial report, which was approved.
A New club application was read for James Lightsey. Motion to accept
and seconded. Approved pending payment of dues within 30 days.
Old Business:

• Concerning the October Hamfest timing. It was suggested to
  change to another time of year because of the tendency for storms
  this time of year that have caused cancellations or delays. There
  was a discussion to change to March or April. We seem to have
  settled on March, but we will check to see that we don’t overlap
  with other clubs. A decision will be made at the next meeting then
  we can begin to promote the event.
• Richard Donald says that the 2-meter repeater was hit by lightning.
  The cost to rebuild will be $250, which the county will pay. The
  repeater was replaced, and the rebuilt repeater will be used as a
  backup.
• Marion McMillian reported on the electrical work to take place for
  the repeater housing on Sassafras. The work is hopefully scheduled
  to take place this coming Saturday, September 27, 2025. The
  hospital repeater is to be used on Saturday and possibly Sunday if needed.
• A check was issued to cover the cost of the update, along
  with a permit to do so. Marion supplied us with a copy of that
  permit, which is placed in the club minutes file. The question was
  raised as to whether we have secured a lease on the site. Anson
  assured that we have access and that all appropriate paperwork
  was submitted. This seems to be in limbo, but we have the back of
  Anderson County to maintain our position. Ken Forester says it will
  be at least a year before the new tower is constructed. So for now,
  we need to maintain what we have and keep it running.

New Business:

• The October meeting will be held on October 23, 2025. This will
  be an abbreviated meeting with a memorial service for Sue
  following the business meeting.
• Today, the state EOC placed those on Auxcom on standby for the
  expected storm.
  Reminders:
• Dr. Marion McMillian will be conducting an Emergency
  Preparedness Seminar this Saturday at the Anderson Main Library.
  This will start at 9 AM till Noon. This will be recorded and placed
  on our website for those who can’t make the seminar to view.
• There is a contest scheduled this weekend for those who would like
  to participate.
• Antenna Party for Dick to be held on October 11th or 12th. He has
  acquired a bucket truck and an operator to assist. There will be an
  email with details sent out closer to the event date, and when a
  plan is nailed down.
• The next Testing Session will be held on October 18. 2025 at 2 PM.
• There is a need for a Net Controller for Thursday nights. Linda has
  served in this position for a very long time and is moving to other
  avenues of service, and has asked to be replaced.
  The ticket 50/50 drawing was held.
  The meeting was adjourned.