Anderson Radio Club Meeting Minutes
Monthly Meeting
4th Thursday / 7:30-…..
200 Bleckley St, Anderson, SC 29625
Date: 1/22/2026
The meeting was called to order by President Wes, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Introductions of all present.
Minutes from the previous meeting were read by club secretary Elaine
Ellett and approved.
New member applications: Applications read, and membership
approved
Joe Calvard
Greg Beckum KR4EEE non-voting member
Gary Doyan KG4RUE (past member)
Steve Haney KR4HKR
Sam Tribble AA4H
Scott Grandfield KR4HZE
Bring us to 49 paid members.
Treasurer Tom Weir gave the Financial report. This was approved.
Vice President Marion McMillian gave a report on upcoming activities.
February 28th Win Link Email System. First session by invitation, it
may be recorded so it can be accessed.
Asked if other members have different topics of education to let him
know.
Repeater Trustee Anson, update: Saturday will discontinue the Amateur
net in order to prepare for the coming Winter Storm. Sassafras is to be
the primary. Anson will be updating as information is available
Net Manager Russ: Encourage to review our website
(Andersonradioclub.org) and
Website Manager Bruce: Encourage club members to contact
Will get with Wes to get the Burnt Ends Newsletter
Other committees (As Needed)
Old business
501c3 Articles of Incorporation Status
501c3 Application Status.
IRS requested more information, and that is being processed. Wes will
update as he hears more.
A working Mission Statement (subject to revision and adoption by June
1, 2026: “The Anderson Radio Club shall advance the service,
science, education, and art of amateur radio.”
- Support and deliver auxiliary emergency communications and
training. - Providing disaster preparedness training for local agencies and
the community. - Providing public education and licensing opportunities,
- Fostering technical experimentation, and
- Encouraging youth involvement in radio technology.
- -all as a public charitable, educational, and scientific service to
our community, state, and region.
A working Vision Statement (subject to revision and adoption by June 1,
2026). “By 2035, the Anderson Radio Club will be the recognized
Upstate leader in amateur radio-related charitable service,
emergency communications, education, and science.”
Posted in member emails
New Business (approved at Virtual Board Meeting)
New 501c-Oriented Bylaws: Motion to Adopt and Final Discussion.
Everyone received a copy of these to look over. Reworked from the
ground up to align with 501c3 classification common practice.
The procedure to object to a bylaw they are always open for
amendment with a 2/3 vote of present membership.
There will be an open board meeting every Thursday before the
regular club meeting, with the option to go into executive session
for sensitive situations. Transparency is a key aspect of being
501c3. There was a question as to being able to maintain a good
standing as a 501c3 with future club administrations, which would
mean that, as a club, we will have to be careful to elect officers
who understand and are willing to maintain the club’s standing.
Motion to accept the new bylaws, seconded and approved.
Reimbursement of $600 to Wes for 501c3 Application Fee. This
was put into motion and approved by the club.
Unscheduled New Business From the Floor
The Tower sale was discussed, with an offer of $1000. Discussion
as to the usefulness of the Tower Trailer and what would be
needed to repair and maintain. Is this still an asset for the club is
tabled for the next meeting, with the suggestion that a committee
be formed to research and assess whether the club should
maintain ownership and upkeep, or sell.
Marion brought up the subject of access to the computer shack at
Sassafras, and that persons owning equipment in the shack should
have access to the equipment. A motion was made that this would
be decided in executive session, that the decision be final, and that
a committee be formed to handle access by officers.
Announcements
Cancelled: Winter Field Day-January 24-25, at Mineral Spring Park
Committees Needed for Upcoming Events
Summer Field Day
ARC “HamHock” Ham Fest
Christmas Party
Next Virtual Open Board Meeting: Thursday, February 19th, 7:00
p.m. Via Zoom. The meeting link will be emailed prior.
Next General Meeting on Thursday, February 26th, 2026, at the
EOC, doors open at 7:00 pm. Business Meeting Starts at 7:30.
Education at 8:30.
Business meeting adjourned
Educational Program
Winter Storm Prep
Prep Steps
Monitor Sassafras
Monitor HF-7.180 MHz
Raffle / 50-50 /Door Prizes
Dismissed.