General Meeting Minutes 

The 220 MHz Guys Amateur Radio Club Inc.

Minutes of the General Meeting of December 14, 2024, via Zion Lutheran Church and via Zoom.

All times indicated herein are approximate.

In attendance were President Laura (KD9EID), Secretary John (KD9BYW), Treasurer Bradley (KD9LPW), Director Dave (WB9HWE), Director Brian (KD9EOL), Brandy (KD9SVN), Scott (N9ASI), Kevin (WW0SE), Nick (WA9MQP), Bryan (KD9LEO), John (KI5QOU), Mike (KC9RDS), Tom (KD9YOV), Billy (KD9LQM), Jim (W9JGH), Dawn (KA9ERS), Kelvin (W9BBQ), and Paul (KC6YBV).

1236 – Meeting called to order by the President followed by the Pledge. The President acknowledged all members and visitors and thanked them for coming.

KD9BYW read the minutes from the previous General Meeting. KD9LEO motioned to accept the minutes which was seconded by KD9EID and passed.

KD9LPW, Treasurer, reported having $3,992 in the treasury. WB9HWE motioned to accept the report which was seconded by KD9EID and passed.

WB9HWE, Director, gave the Membership Report that we now have 64 members. We have 23,626 hits on the website, which is an addition of 186 more hits than last month. KD9BYW motioned to accept the report which was seconded by WA9MQP and passed.

WW9WT, Director and ad hoc Media Technician, reported that we are expecting next communication from IDOT mid-February. KD9BYW motioned to accept the report which was seconded by WB9HWE and passed.

AC9WM, Technical Coordinator, was absent without notification.

KD9SVN, Winter Field Day Chair, reported WFD2025 is GO! Camp Sullivan as usual. Discussed WFD. KD9BYW motioned to accept the report which was seconded by WB9HWE and passed.

KB9DSQ, Vice President/Net Coordinator was absent with notification.

KD9EID, Webmistress, discussed the website and the calendar. The calendar is updated, and the events – including meetings for 2025, are on there. WB9HWE motioned to accept the report which was seconded by KD9LEO and passed.

KD9EID, President, reported that this is her last meeting as President of the Club. She has gotten great help and support from the members and looks forward to continuing as Director/Webmistress. KD9BYW (4) motioned to accept the report which was seconded by W9BBQ (2) and passed.

Old business. Zeffy has been explained. No further old business.

New business. WA9MQP notes that the ARRL audio news needs to be updated on the ARRL website as to the airing. Discussed the possibility of a holiday party. No definite resolution. No further new business. Fine business.

1311 – KD9EID moved to adjourn which was seconded by KD9LEO and passed. This was followed by immediate adjournment.

Respectfully submitted,

John P. Plecki (KD9BYW), Secretary