Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

Birthday Wishes for August go out to Mark E Lacey WX5RN, Trent Henandez KD5PCM, Tyrone Burns N5XES, Trent Hernandez KD5PCM, Carmen Bray KF5VXO, David Muller W5NPV
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula Community Center)

July 11th, 2023

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:12 pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Introductions: Done

Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Bill Harris (KF5YBY)
• 2nd motion by Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), William Harris (KF5YBY), RYan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Ralph Shaw (K5CAV), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Sumana Disimone, Mark Lacey (WX5RN), Terry Williams (N5TDW), Timothy Lynch (AG5XK), Timothy Lynch (KJ5BRD)

Guest present: N/A

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Bill Harris (KF5YBY)
• 2nd motion by Terry Williams (N5TDW)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• $100.00 monthly transfer.

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Ryan Dellucky - KI5MJ
• Timothy Lynch III - KJ5BRD
• 1st motion to accept by Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV)
• 2nd motion to accept by Bill Harris (KF5YBY)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• K5CNU James Romero became SK

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Average check-ins around 22

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Ponchatoula Community Center
  • Confirmed
• Confirmed Vendors
  • The SignMan on 7/10
• Prizes
  • $3K approved in June towards prizes.
  • Need to look into ICOM discounts

Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Tickfaw
  • Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
  • Next Steps
    • Insulation is on location and needs to be installed on the ceiling.
    • Wall outlets have exposed wiring and burnt plugs that need to be corrected.
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.
    • End of July for 110 power within the building.

• Hammond
  • Tyrone programmed the 6 meter repeater of Pete’s. Waiting to see when to install. Still a question on the repeater controller needed.
  • Next Steps
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.

Old Business:

• N/A

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• Date: June 24th and 25th, 2023
• Mark will submit our contacts.

Training

• Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) on POTA - September Meeting
• EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.

New Business:

• Congratulations to the new upgrade from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • KJ5BRD - Timothy G. Lynch III - Hammond, La. (7 years old) FRN: 0033917469
  • General
    • KI5JAB - Timothy Zenner - Mandeville, La.(Upgrade)
  • Extra
    • N/A
• Facebook
  • Post should not be of an adult nature.

• August Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • The District
    • 100W Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454

• August Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
  • Ponchatoula Community Center
    • 300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Club Elections for 2023 - Nominations
  • President
    • Russell Plyler WI5ARD - Voted In
  • Vice President
    • Mark Lacey WX5RN (Stepping Down)
    • Terry Williams N5TDW - Voted In
  • Secretary
    • Ryan Plyler KI5FMA (Stepping Down)
    • Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ - Voted In
  • Treasure
    • Ernie Bush N5NIB (Stepping Down)
    • Mike Jackson KI5GGP (Needs coaching from Ernie) - Voted In
• Huntsville
  • August 19 & 20, 2023

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Club equipment should be evaluated to see what else we should sell at the hamfest if we are not going to use it. Some personal equipment also needs to be removed from the building.

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
• 2nd motion by Robert Yaeger (KI5TYD)
• All Approved.