BCARS Meeting Minutes - February 6th, 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 (10):
John KB3DFZ, Gary KC3KHK, Steve KE3ZT, Zach KC3KHK, Kip K3IP, Tony KC3QOD, Steve KA3UDR, Steve KC3DNB, Ed KC3NAF, Jay K3SCM.
Meeting Minutes were presented by John KB3DFZ. Motion to approve was made by KE3ZT and seconded by KA3UDR.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by Steve KC3DNB. John discussed various checks received, checks issued and cash deposits. The ending balances are:
| Account | Ending Balance |
|---|---|
| Petty Cash | $0.00 |
| Checking Account | $4,495.85 |
| Savings Account | $3,826.60 |
| Total | $8,322.45 |
A motion to approve was made by K3IP, seconded by KC3HKZ. Motion carried. The full treasurer’s report is on file.
Old Business
Winter Field Day 2025 was January 25th and 26th. The scores were discussed. There 162 contacts for 288 points, this was before any multipliers.
Summer Field Day Is June 28-29th. Officers are working with Harrisburg to secure the Blankley Picnic area location. The process has changed and gotten more involved than in previous years.
New Business
VE session and Workshop. KB3DFZ reports the next VE session is February 22nd, 9:30AM at the Bedford American Legion Post 113.
The activity schedule for the year has been updated and discussed. Of note, the WPA Spring Set is April 5th, and Bloody Run Float Festival is May 17th. We are still waiting to find out when the Lost Turkey Trail will be held. Additionally, the club anniversary picnic in August needs to be scheduled.
The treasurer related that only about 12 members have renewed so far for 2025.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2015 hours.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Hogenmiller, KB3DFZ
BCARS Secretary