BCARS Meeting Minutes - January 2nd, 2025
A meeting of the Bedford County Amateur Radio Society was called to order at 1930 hours at Bedford American Legion by President Zachary Pepple and a quorum was declared.
In attendance were (14):
John KB3DFZ, Tony KC3QOD, Vince KD3AHS, Steve KA3UDR, Gary KC3HKZ, Steve KE3ZT, Zach KC3KHK, Kip K3IP, Ellis KC3WMI, Nancy Gordon, Ed KC3NAF, Jay K3SCM, Kenny WB3JEK.
Meeting Minutes were presented by John KB3DFZ. Motion to approve was made by K3SCM and seconded by KA3UDR.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by John KB3DFZ. John discussed various checks received, checks issued and cash deposits. The ending balances are:
| Account | Ending Balance |
|---|---|
| Petty Cash | $0.00 |
| Checking Account | $4,434.51 |
| Savings Account | $3,826.12 |
| Total | $8,260.63 |
A motion to approve was made by KE3ZT, seconded by KC3HKZ. Motion carried. The full treasurer’s report is on file.
Old Business
Repeater Update, KB3DFZ discussed the updates to the UPS batteries at Martin Hill and Kinton Knob. Batteries were replaced for the Eaton UPSes at Martin Hill and Kinton Knob. The Tripp Lite UPS at Martin Hill internal batteries are also having issues. We have attached external batteries, but need to run software to enable their use.
Winter Field Day 2025 is January 25th and 26th. Radios, food, and antennas were discussed.
New Business
Summer Field Day 2025. After discussion, the club will attempt to have it this year at the Blankley Picnic area in Buchanan State Forest. This location has plenty of trees and shade, parking, and outhouses. BCARS will need to bring their own generator power.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2015 hours.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Hogenmiller, KB3DFZ
BCARS Secretary