Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact [email protected] or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

SELARC Monthly Meeting

Date: [2026-10-13]

Time: [07:00] - [End Time]

Location: [Amite EOC, 114 N Laurel St, Amite, LA 70422]

Attendees: Ed (KE5GMN), Pat (KE5KMM), Houston (N5YS), Bill (KF5YBY), Ernie (N5NIB), Mike (KI5GGP), Nick (N5MUN), Don (KD5REW), Ryan (KI5NMJ), Jerry (W5TE), Keith (KF5VLX), Mark (KJ5DKD), Louis (KF5EFQ), Mike (KF5INT), Aaron (N5OMM)

Guest: Debra, Rossie

Call to Order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:00pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

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Introductions: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Jerry (W5TE)
• 2nd motion by Mike (KI5GGP)
• All Approved

Treasures Report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Houston (N5YS)
• 2nd motion by Nick (N5MUN)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• ???

New Member Applications / Renewals:

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Name (Callsign)
• 2nd motion by Name (Callsign)
• All Approved

Health & Welfare:

• Jeff Bodenstein KJ5LSB sent a message saying he has been out of state in St Louis helping his parents out. Keep his family in your prayers since he will be having some surgery up returning.
• Russ (WI5ARD) is currently having issues and in the hospital. Keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

ARES Report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• 80 check-ins on the 2m net
• 35 check-ins on the digital

Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Tickfaw
  • Grounding issue has been addressed and repaired. Also tower building has had roof repairs done by the tower company.
• Hammond

Packet:

• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital) GOOD
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center) GOOD
• W5TEO (Hammond) GOOD
• SIL (Lacombe) GOOD

Training: Russ (WI5ARD)

• ???

Old Business:

• NA

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group:
  • Technician
    • N/A
  • General
    • N/A
  • Extra
    • N/A
• Ham of the Quarter for SELARC.
  • Changing to “Ham of the Year”. Recipient will be announced at the Christmas party.
  • Recipient will receive a certificate and a gift card

Next Meeting

• November Meet & Greet (5:00pm to 6:45pm)La Carretta122 SW Central Ave, Amite City, LA 70422
• November Meeting (7:00pm to 8:00pm)Amite114 N Laurel St, Amite City, LA 70422

Upcoming Events / Hamfests:

• OZONE (This Weekend)
  • Dates: October 16th & 17th
  • Location: Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458
• SELARC
  • Dates: April 2 & 3, 2027
  • Location: Ponchatoula Area Recreation District 1, 19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • Notes: Park type environment with easy access into the facility. The food court will be run by volunteers and all proceeds go to the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District.
• Christmas Party
  • Middendorf’s Manchac
  • Date??
  • 30160 US-51, Akers, LA 70421

General Discussion, Presentation, or Training

• Committees
  • By-Laws & Constitution (Ed, Pat, Ernie, Jerry, Officers)
    • Needs to be reviewed with all board members before being presented to general membership.
    • Needs to be filed with the state when completed.
  • Hamfest (Tyrone, Pat, Ed, Mike, Russ, Jerry)
    • It would be nice to see Bi-Weekly with 1 Meeting Face-to-Face & 1 On-line to review documents and keep on top of efforts.
    • Prizes
    • Possible common shirts for those volunteering for the hamfest.
    • New Name for Hamfest “MegaFest”
  • Repeater (Tyrone, Pete, Mike, Russ, Ernie, Ed)
    • Anyone wanting to learn about repeaters, please reach out to one of the committee members
  • Field Day (Ryan, Aaron, ???)
  • The Hamster News Letter (Louie, ????)
  • Election Committee (Ed, Officers)
  • ????

Motion to Adjourn

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Nick (N5MUN)
• 2nd motion by Mark (KJ5DKD)
• All Approved