Posts published in “Club Organization”

Information to get your own UPARC shirts and hats: UPARC Shirts & Hats… Read the rest

Let’s have a virtual round of applause for the 2023 UPARC Board of Directors. Congratulations!… Read the rest

From: Fred Botero W2SUB

UPARC members, it is time to solicit nominations or interest to serve on the Board of Directors for our upcoming election in November. As discussed in our recent meeting, the following people cannot run again for their current position per our Bylaws which limit the number of consecutive one year terms to two terms: Jack Kinney – President, Alan Streitman – Vice President and Dee Hooker – Secretary. However, these individuals can be nominated for and serve on different Board positions.

I have been selected as leader of the Nominating Committee along with supporting members, Mike Branda and Ron Appel. This committee must submit a slate of qualified members to the Board in the October meeting … Read the rest

We have finally received our letter of determination from the IRS. It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Upper Pinellas Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is now a 501(c)(3) not for profit, public charitable organization. This means that individuals and organizations can make tax deductible donations to our club and we can apply for grants.

Additionally, we are eligible to receive donations from AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile allows buyers to donate a small percentage of their purchase(s) to a charity, or charities, of their choice. How it works:  Amazon will donate .5% of your eligible purchase at no cost to you to UPARC. The only difference is you must login to AmazonSmile instead of Amazon.com. AmazonSmile works with Prime and offers … Read the rest