CARBON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

W3HA

MEETING MINUTES 17 Sept. 2026

The Board of Directors:

President: Michael wa3tt@carbonamateurradioclub.com

Vice President: Donna Kattner dkattner@ptd.net

Treasurer: Eric Bott n3tvv@ptd.net

Secretary: Glenn Schnell ges1@ptd.net

Directors:

Randy Hinkle randyhinkle26@gmail.com

Chris Shand w2cps@outlook.com

Vacant Position

Members present: Mike M. WA3TT, Eric N3TVV, Randy

N3OWC, Donna N3RXL, Jay KC3ZFR, Dave KC3VWB. Matt KD3DQX, and Jim KC3WTB. There was one guest, Paul Lech KD3DKM.

President Mike called the meeting to order at 19:35. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was held.

Introduction and Welcome to new members and visitors:

Donna made a motion to accept Matt Hendricks as a member and Jim made the second. All approved.

Things to share for the good of the hobby: Mike stated the store will be opening soon. Please get your orders in as soon as possible when it opens. Link will be on the website.

Secretary Report: Donna asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August meeting as posted on the club website. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Dave and seconded by Randy, all approved.

Treasurers Report: Eric reported the balance in the checking account is $3,252.28. Paid out is $243.77 for 3 lightning arresters and $29.95 to Arcom for new software. Dave made a motion pending audit to approve the Treasurers Report seconded by Jim, all approved.

Reports of President and Officers: Field Day summary:

Nominations for officers and board members: Mike opened nominations for all officers and board members to be elected at the September meeting for the next year.

Previously, Mike nominated Donna as V.P., Donna accepted. Chris nominated Eric as Treasurer, Eric accepted.

Dan nominated Mike as President, Mike accepted. Randy nominated Glenn as Secretary, Glenn accepted.

Glenn nominated Randy as a Director, Randy accepted.

Donna nominated Chris as a Director, Chris accepted.

Mike nominated Dave as Director, Dave accepted.

Nominations were closed and all paid members voted by secret ballot. Jay counted the ballots and said all members were elected by unanimous vote. Congratulations to all. Dave made a motion to destroy paper ballots, seconded by Mike. All approved.

Reports of Committees (Standing or Special):

Social Committee: Donna reported the next club breakfast will be Oct 3, 2026 at the Beacon 443 Diner starting at 9:00 A.M. Please let Donna Know by Thursday, Oct 1 at

dkattner@ptd.net

Old Business: None

New Business:

Net control. It was discussed to have a net controller on standby in case of any technical problems. Also, someone will need to open the net when it is Eric’s turn to be net controller because of work.

Jay notified club of LV Hamfest at Schnecksville and more

information will be forthcoming.

Motion to adjourn

Submitted by Donna N3RXL CARC VP