Ryan Rager AF4O, club president, called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM on 2/7/2026
Board Members Present:
Ryan Rager AF4O – President
Fred Botero W2SUB – Vice–President
Ron Appel W4RFA – Secretary
Ron Ambrosio N2SKH – Treasurer
Alan Streitman W4UB – Member–at–Large
32 members were in attendance of which 23 were ARRL members
VE report – 3 new hams received licenses.
2 members (Fred & Olev) received QRZ WAS250 awards
Treasurer Report: UPARC has maintained adequate available funds. Detailed report was
displayed and explained in the meeting
Ryan reviewed upcoming meeting presentations through May
Fred did a presentation on America’s 250 anniversary awards (ARRL & QRZ’d)
Tom Schaefer did a presentation on W1AW/4 2026 ARRL America 250 & how to sign up at
the website ham–qtv.com
Ryan and Tom did a presentation on WFD review
Motions:
• No Motions this Month
50/50 drawing of $43 with $22 to the winner and $21 to the club. Net $21.00 to UPARC.
Meeting adjourned at 11:34
Submitted by Ron Appel W4RFA Secretary