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2026-09 NCARC Meeting Minutes

Roll Call

  • W2FCP - Mike White
  • WX2CIB - Dave Pechey
  • W5CF - Larry Mitchell
  • N2ULT - Aaron Hoyt
  • KE2EMQ - Damon Jacobs
  • KE2GKE - Ryan Tuttle
  • NO8O - Brad Clements
  • KD2QQF - Dustin Cochran
  • KE2AXE - Al Steel
  • Mandy White
  • John Heady
  • Gaidge Heady

The 10 September 2026 meeting of the North Country Amateur Radio Club meeting was called to order by Dave Pechey (WX2CIB) at 1830L. The meeting was held at the Potsdam Community Room. There were 12 people in attendance, 0 Virtual through discord. 9 voting members present.

Minutes from the previous 13 August 2026 meeting were read.

Motion to accept as read/amended was made by W5CF. Seconded by NO80.

Treasurer's Report (W2FCP interim) - $488 in purse

President’s Report (WX2CIB) - Club has arrived, club stickers are available for purchase $2 each.

Vice President’s Report (KA2AUB) - Absent

Communications - Loaning Library, Laurel-VE Team

Old Business

  • Banner - Has been received, purchased through donation by Mike (W2FCP) and Larry (W5CF)

  • Open Discussion

    1. Progression of the Club
      1. Deeply nested sub-item (8 spaces)
      2. Apply for DBA
      3. Apply for NFP or NP Status
      4. Apply for ARDC Grants
    2. Increase Dues
      1. Increase would be used to fund club activities and increase community outreach
      2. As an example OVARC charged $20 annual

  • Club Business:

    1. Open Bank Account and Payment Portal <---- Immediate need in order to collect ARRL commissions

    2. ARRL Membership status needed to validate club affiliation

    3. Bylaw addition - Treasurer reports account standings to Secretary NLT 7 days prior to monthly meeting. Expectations of officers, attendance.

    4. W2LCA VE Team - Secretary has reached out to Laurel VEC regional coordinator to inquire about starting a team. Larry (W5CF) is interested

    5. Hamclubonline.com - Will be used to manage club, there are provisions in place for roster, renewals, etc. We need to update email addresses so they can be added to the roster so you have access.

    6. Request to link W2FCP's W2LCA Multi-Mode system to KA2JXI repeater for Nets

      1. The repeater has several dead zones north of Potsdam, this could be used to fill in those dead zones
      2. An alternative would be to install an ASL or Echolink node on the KA2JXI repeater for club use.
      3. Club members would also be able to participate through Echolink, AllStarlink, DMR, and HamsOverIP

New Business

Motion to increase dues to $10 per member, $15 per family Motioned by Mike, Seconded by Brad - Passed

Motion to add statement to bylaws in Article III - Sec. 5 At the end of an officer's term they shall turn over everything in their possession belonging to the club to their successor. Motioned by Mike, Seconded by Brad - Passed

Upcoming Events

  • September 11 - First Responder Expo - SUNY Canton 2pm - 5pm - Contact AC2RH
  • September 12 - Saratoga Hamfest
  • September 18-20 - Activate Adirondacks
  • September 19 Game Fest
  • September 26 Kring Point
  • October First Saturday - SET simulated emergency test - see QLH if you want to participate
  • October 24, VE Session 9am

Closing

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Ryan and seconded by Brad.

Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 1853 L

Minutes respectfully prepared and submitted by M. White.