11/20/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy/ 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 26 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: George Walworth N8EUY, a founder of FCARC

Members in Distress: KC8PCU hospitalized after a procedure

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Treasurer's Report: none

Wauseon Christmas Parade will be held on November 25th at 7:00pm. If planning to attend to help out please arrive to the Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Fulton St and Depot St no later than 6:00pm.

Winter Hamfest will be held in Archbold at Ruiley Park on Sunday, December 3rd. Set up time is 7:00am, doors open at 8:00am. All members are welcome. All door/raffle prizes have arrived. PA system will be used for announcements. 

FCARC Christmas Party - Dinner will be held at Blue Ribbon Diner on State Route 108 in Wauseon on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00pm. All family members and spouses are welcome to attend.

10/16/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 23 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: Kathy Roth-- health issues

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Treasurer's Report: presented.

• Bills/Income presented. FCARC equipment sold-- $400 income. Motion to approve KE8YDW/KE8QJV.

• Proposed K8BXQ Event signs created by Spray Signs. $16 each including shipping. Agree to purchase 10 signs for $160. Motion to approve: KE8BHW/N5XDM.

Plaque for FCARC Silent Keys? 

Repeater Maintenance: reschedule to 11/11/23 1:00 PM.

KB8ELG double check back up repeater, was told everything was unplugged in shed. County Road M and 16, get a hold of the persons. Make sure back up will work in case K8BXQ repeater goes down.

9/18/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy/ 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 23 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: none

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: none

Treasurer's Report: presented.

• Bills/Income presented. FCARC equipment sold-- $400 income.

8/21/23: The meeting was called to order at Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center, 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567 at 7:30 pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG). 26 members were in attendance, introductions were made and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by all.

Silent Key: none

Members in Distress: KE8OKA reached out to KC8ROU. He continues to struggle with health issues which have necessitated hospitalization a few times. KD8KBU's dad continues to struggle with effects of brain bleed. KC8QFS and his wife Wanda continue to recover from MVA. KE8UJA recovering from back surgery. KD8PUD shared a card for all to sign reaching out to AA8HS.
 

Corrections to Minutes from Previous Meeting: OSPOTA will be held 9/9/23, not 9/2/23

Amateur Radio testing consists of a team of ARRL accredited Volunteer Examiners

Occurs the last Saturday of each month at 10:00am

Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center. 8848 State Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567

Contact: Sandra Schwind KE8UTX SandraSchwindVE@gmail.com

Field Day 2023

After Action Report

• 10A We had 10 stations that worked every band and most modes.

+ The power bonus multiplier definitely helped to give us an edge.