February 2026 MEETING NOTES

Rod Rollins KR6ROD

funny1farmer@aol.com
Staff member
Club Member
Elected Director
FEBUARY board meeting
February 5, 2026

TCARC BOARD MEETING​

Started at 1910 HRS by R. Wise K6RAY

Members Present-R. Wise K6RAY, J. Shelby KN6TAR, R. Rollins KR6ROD, J. Benedict KY4TRK, R. Miller K3RDM, D. Myers KF6TFC, B Brumley K06ISM, R. Howard K66IED

R. Rollins donated $110 from the sale of tumblers.

J. Shelby stated checking account has approx. $640 plus current donations for Rod and Russ. Storage has been paid but Comcast has not been paid. A question was given one the burn rate per month. Jody replied around $110 per month.

Repeater visit scheduled for May 15 which is the same day as the national safe boating week at Lake Kaweah.

Brandon gave a report on GMAS users who visited us at Winter Field Day. They were interested in Metastic systems which have a range of 1-10 miles. Discussion on bringing back Grid leak. Brandon is going to attend the Porterville Ham club meeting.

There was a general discussion on the repeater in downtown Visalia.

R. Myers would to have more HF activities.

The celebration of TCARC’s 70th anniversary, R. Myers will check with Quail Park Dining regarding dinner and availability.

J. Benedict brought up we need to start planning for the Summer Field Day now.
We need to apply for a special event call sign. The clubs call sign expires in May.

Discussion of postcards and J. Shelby stated there are problems with the embossing.

There was a general discussion on the donated equipment on how to distribute them items. Cleaning, donation to STEM programs.

Discussion that Eric needs to check the repeaters.

J. Benedict suggested reversing the order of the general meeting to have the presentation before the meeting.

M/S/P to adjourn the meeting at 2018 HRS
 

KY4TRK

James Ky4trk, Activity Director
Staff member
Elected Director
Correction... on date
Repeater visit scheduled for May 16 which is the same day as the national safe boating week at Lake Kaweah.
 
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