P.O. Box 1324, Hammond LA 70404
Visit our website: www.selarc.org
Amite EOC
114 N. Laurel St., Amite, LA
October Meet and Greet (5:00pm to 6:45pm)
The Boston Restaurant
100 NE Central Ave, Amite City, LA 70422 Map
If you would like to become a member of SELARC, please print out and complete the application/renewal form and return it with your check to: P.O. Box 1324, Hammond LA 70404. Thanks!
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.
########## September Meeting Minutes ##########
Date: [2026-09-08]
Time: [07:00] - [End Time]
Location: [Ponchatoula Area Recreation District 1 19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr, Ponchatoula, LA
Attendees: Ed (KE5GMN), Pat (KE5KMM), Russ (WI5ARD), Houston (N5YS), Bill (KF5YBY), Ernie (N5NIB), Mike (KI5GGP), Nick (N5MUN), Aaron (N5OMM), Jerry (W5TE), Keith (KF5VLX), Bob (WD5BJW), Kirby (KJ5PTJ)
Guest: Debra H Young
Call to Order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:10pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
Introductions: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
● 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Houston (N5YS)
● 2nd motion by Ed (KE5GMN)
● All Approved
Treasurer's Report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
● 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Houston (N5YS)
● 2nd motion by Ed (KE5GMN)
● All Approved
Bills / Correspondence:
● Crown Castle reached out about the lease agreement. Tyrone, Ed, and Russ meet with a Crown Employee to walk out the guy cables which a work order was supposed to be created to correct problems found.
New Member Applications / Renewals:
● 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Name (Callsign)
● 2nd motion by Name (Callsign)
● All Approved
Health & Welfare:
● Jim K1VTY is alive and well. Just has not been spending as much time in the shack enjoying more favorable seating in the house.
● Ralph K5CAV is not driving anymore. He is alive and kicking per the conversation on the phone.
ARES Report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
● 101 Check-Ins on 2m Net
● 39 Digital Check-Ins
Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
● Tickfaw
● Hammond
● New Tower
● Amplifiers
○ Reached out to Pete who is unavailable to help with the installation. If timing works we could bring hardware to Pete to check out at his home.
○ Reached out to Dave on scheduling a time to go to each site at his time opening and/or pull equipment to be worked at in his shop in Slidell.
○ Talked to Chris who will come to the site and give us a discounted price of $50/hr for the club on these updates. Club approved 500$ towards getting repeater amplifiers installed.
Packet:
● HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital) GOOD
● PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center) GOOD
● W5TEO (Hammond) GOOD
● SIL (Lacombe) GOOD
Training: Russ (WI5ARD)
● Propagation
Old Business: N/A
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.
○ Looking for award suggestions. Please send suggestions to the SELARC Board Members.
● Planning to do a Zoom meeting for the December meeting separate from the Christmas party.
Party location is to be determined.
Next Meeting / Meet & Greet
● October Meet & Greet (5:00pm to 6:45pm)
The Boston 100 NE Central Ave, Amite City, LA 70422
● October Meeting (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
Amite EOC
114 N Laurel St., Amite City, LA 70422
Upcoming Events / Hamfests:
● Huntsville Hamfest (Report Out)
● Slidell EOC Hamfest
○ 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.
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)
■ Would like to see Bi-Weekly with 1 Meeting Face-to-Face & 1 On-line to review
documents and keep on top of efforts.
■ Prizes (Getting Jim from Chatt Radio to put together a good prize list for the budget that was approved during the meeting.
■ Possibly get shirts for all volunteers for the Hamfest.
■ Possible New name for the HamFest (“Mega Fest”)
○ Repeater (Tyrone, Pete, Mike, Russ, Ernie, Ed)
○ Field Day (Ryan, Aaron, ????)
○ The Hamster Newsletter (????, ????)
○ Election Committee (Ed, Officers)
Motion to Adjourn
● 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Mike (KI5GGP)
● 2nd motion by Bill (KF5YBY)
● All Approved
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Stay Radio active -- Hope to see you at the next meeting. Be sure to monitor your weekly nets, e-mail, and the SELARC website at https://www.selarc.org for any updates.
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