{"id":4176,"date":"2021-01-18T20:22:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T04:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.k6bj.org\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2021-05-25T18:02:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T01:02:13","slug":"happy-new-year-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k6bj.org\/wordpress\/archives\/4176","title":{"rendered":"Happy New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\" style=\"display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;margin-top: -35px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/span><\/b>HAPPY<b> NEW YEAR<\/b><\/h4>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">It has taken awhile for me to get used to holding the PTT reins of the Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club, but I am honored that you would re-elect me for my second and final year of public service to lead the Club.\u00a0 Unlike many in the Club, I really struggle with Zoom technology, and am only able to participate in meetings\u00a0 by telephone, but very much enjoy hearing voices of the new Club members as well as the long-time members who loyally continue to participate.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">I look forward to serving you and promoting amateur radio in the new year.\u00a0 Many thanks to the good folks who have agreed to stay on the Board and to the two new Board members for agreeing to join.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Here is your new Board:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Becky Steinbruner (KI6TKB)\u00a0 President<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Richard Adams (K8SQB)\u00a0 Vice-President<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">David Dean (N6DTA)\u00a0 Secretary\u00a0 (taking over from John Gerhardt (N6QX) who termed-out after two consecutive years of excellent scribe service)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Allen Fugelseth (WB6RWU)\u00a0 Treasurer<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Don Taylor (K6GHA)\u00a0 Past-President<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Vince Grimaldi (KM6YHE)\u00a0 Member At-Large<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Gary Watson (K6PDL)\u00a0 Member At-Large<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Many thanks to Cap Pennell (KE6AFE) for serving so well on the Board for many, many years in various capacities, agreeing to step off the Board to allow newer operators the opportunity to serve and learn about Club leadership.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">We also have Standing Committees that are lead by good folks, and I encourage you to contact them if you are interested in getting involved, too!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Repeater Committee: John Gerhardt (N6QX), Nate Preston (KM6THA), Robert Ritchey (KJ6FFP), Craig Harlamoff (N6SBN), Duane Titus (K6TS), and Vince Grimaldi (KM6YHE)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Membership Committee: Cap Pennell (KE6AFE)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Presentation and Programs Committee: Chris Angelos (KG6DOZ) and Richard Adams (K8SQB)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">ARES\u00a0 and Training Committee: John Gerhardt (N6QX)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">RF Investigation Committee: Bruce Hawkins (AC6DN)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Website and Newsletter Committee: Ron Baldwin (K6EXT)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">You can look forward to learning about Board and Committee members each month as we write about who we are and our involvement in radio.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Recently, the Board and Committees met to talk about our plans for the year.\u00a0 We have great ideas that we think you will enjoy as 2021 unfolds.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Some members are already discussing a possible upcoming Winter Field Day event January 30\/31, warming up with those CW contacts and operating from home.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterfieldday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.winterfieldday.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611113886374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG6HlpSNix_XU1xrLCTu2tdOoP1hQ\">https:\/\/www.winterfieldday.<wbr \/>com\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our Club&#8217;s Field Day activities on June 26-27 will happen again, hopefully again combining with the San Lorenzo Valley Radio Club.\u00a0 The location is to be determined, and time will dictate the extent of whether it will be large and inclusive again or, like last year, small and by appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/field-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/field-day&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611113886374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHdFEP-C6sWxjYRZdU3YQkgPS3TVA\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/field-day<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Richard (K8SQB) has renewed the Club&#8217;s K6L Special Event Station Call Sign for the August 21-22.\u00a0 This year, he hopes to lead the set-up near the Mark Abbot Lighthouse for a public education and contesting event, again dependent upon the situation with the coronavirus restrictions.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.illw.net\/index.php\/statistics\/2-uncategorised\/1-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.illw.net\/index.php\/statistics\/2-uncategorised\/1-home&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611113886374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFl3FBPnKPBI-j8fntI9Ox1RQ01sw\">https:\/\/www.illw.net\/index.<wbr \/>php\/statistics\/2-<wbr \/>uncategorised\/1-home<\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Will we be able to have a fox-hunt and BBQ at the Club station area this summer?\u00a0 I certainly hope so, but stay tuned!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Will this be the year that we replace and upgrade those ancient batteries that power the Club&#8217;s K6BJ repeater?\u00a0 Will we get solar panels added to help charge them during long-term power outages?\u00a0 Stay tuned and get involved!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">As you can see, your Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club is off to an optimitistic but realistic start.\u00a0 I am honored to be your President, and welcome your ideas and comments,\u00a0 hoping that you will think of ways you can get involved to enjoy and help support amateur radio in our community.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">73,<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Becky<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:KI6TKB@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KI6TKB@yahoo.com<\/a>&gt;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">831-685-2915<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0HAPPY NEW YEAR It has taken awhile for me to get used to holding the PTT reins of the Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club, but I am 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