Vol. 52, No. 04 ......................... April 2025
* Club Meeting *

Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 7:00 PM CDT
Ponchatoula Community Center
300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula LA 70454


Meet & Greet Over Food & Drinks (5 PM to 7 PM)
Joe's Italian Ristorante Ponchatoula
625 US-51 Suite F, Ponchatoula, LA 70454


If you would like to become a member of SELARC, please print out and complete the application/renewal form and return it with your check to: P.O. Box 1324, Hammond LA 70404. Thanks!

Events and VE Sessions

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.

Minutes of the General Meeting, March 2025

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite, LA)

March 11th, 2025

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:07 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 Ernie Bush (N5NIB)
  • 2nd motion by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
  • All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Nathan Daigrepoint (KF5HXB), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Nick Munlin (KJ5IQL), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD), Mark Duncan (KJ5DKD), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Tim Desmond (WW5MD), Bill Harris (KF5YBY), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), George Carr (KB5ILL), Ernie Bush (N5NIB)

Guest present: Jonathan Tindall, Rosy Duncan, Deborah Young, Dave Hartley (K5OZ), Reno Hatchinson (KJ5BJZ), Trent Hatchinson,

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

  • 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Keith Samrow (KF5VLX)
  • 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
  • All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

  • N/A

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

  • Keith “Al” Davis paid his dues and back.
  • 1st motion to accept by N/A
  • 2nd motion to accept by N/A
  • All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

  • none

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

  • 101 Check-in for last month.
  • Averaging from 21-26
  • Last net had repeater issues but hams from Mississippi were full quieting.
  • New folks checking into the net.
  • If you're interested in net control, reach out to Pat.

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) Out Tonight

  • Feed back

    -Food truck missing

    -Drawing about the right time

    - Food Options

  • Ideas for next year

    -Would like to get started a little earlier next year selling tickets, August start date.

    -Possibly making and selling our own food and drinks.

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

  • Tickfaw
    • Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
    • Future Steps
      • The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
      • Power distribution in the cabinet.
    • Cables came in for the amplifier.
  • Hammond
    • Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
    • Future Steps
      • Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
      • Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
      • Power distribution in the cabinet.
      • Cables came in for the amplifier.

Packet:

  • HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
    • Operational
  • PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
    • Operational
  • W5TEO (Hammond)
    • Operational
    • Power supply was replaced.

Old Business:

  • None

Field Day: Ryan Dellucky

  • Summer Field Day will actually be out in the field possibly Tickfaw State Park or Ponchatoula Memorial Park (where Strawberry Fest is held)

Training - Russ WI5ARD

  • April: CW / Morse Code Learning Aids: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
  • May: Frequency Coordinator for Super Bowl Zoom Meeting for a future meeting. (Joel NO5FD)
  • Future:
    • Building a Yagi by Ryan Dellucky

New Business:

  • Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
    • Technician
      • Liam Smith – Baton Rouge, La. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • General
      • Barry Innerarity (KJ5BNQ) – Denham Springs, La. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Extra
      • NA
  • Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll
    • Dates: April 5-6, 2025
    • Coordinator: Terry N5TDW Williams
    • Co-Coordinator: Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ
    • Fox Hunt
      • Please reach out to Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) if you are interested in doing a Fox Hunt. No one found the fox in February.
    • April’s Fox Hunt is on April 12th.
    • Parks on the Air
  • POTA for KIDS. Anyone want to reach out to local youth groups in the area to make aware of upcoming POTA events?
  • AARC POTA for February
    • Tickfaw State Park
    • Who all made it to the AARC POTA? Dean KG5AAE, IDD, Russ WI5ARD,
  • AARC POTA for March
    • Port Hudson US-10562
    • March 29th
    • They will have a pavilion rented. This is the same weekend as the Siege of Port Hudson re-enactment.
  • Contact Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ if interested
  • Club shirts and or hats for events. Paul W2XXX will inquire about cost.
    • Paul was not here for meeting
    • Example Patch was made by Nick Munlin’s contact.

      -$18 per item to be embroidered with a logo.

      -$13 per patch alone

    • Clubs Insurance
      • Updates made after the meeting ended in February.
  • Elections in June
    • President
    • Vice President
      • Ryan D.
    • Treasure
      • Mike stepped down as treasurer…. “Maybe”….
    • Scribe
      • Aaron
  • April Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
    • Joe's Italian Ristorante Ponchatoula
    • 1625 US-51 Suite F, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • April Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)

○ Ponchatoula Community Center

○ 300 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

  • Future Meeting
    • Checking out Tangi Pines to see about meeting with William.

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

  • 3rd Annual Acadiana DX Rayne HamFest
    • March 21st and 22nd, 2025
    • Flyer

General discussion, presentation, or training:

  • Junk in the trunk swap meet

Motion to adjourn:

  • 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Keith Samrow (KF5VLX)
  • 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
  • All Approved.

 

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Stay Radio active -- Hope to see you at the next meeting. Be sure to monitor your weekly nets, e-mail, and the SELARC website at https://www.selarc.org for any updates.

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