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Welcome to the new blog for Spartanburg Amateur Radio Club. While working on the newsletter for the club we realized that it would be nice to have a way to communicate with club members in a more consistent way that would allow us to get important events and news out to members quickly. Getting information from the blog is easy, sign up to follow the blog and you will receive an email notifying you that something has been posted or just check the blog periodically to see the latest new
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
SPARC Christmas Party - Reminder
The SPARC December Business Meeting will be held at Golden Coral located on W. O. Ezell Blvd. on December 6. The fun and festivities will begin at 6:00 pm and all are invited to attend. There will no cost for club members and guests will pay as they enter. Come join us as we celebrate this wonderful time of year!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ham Radio Licenses at an All Time High as report by Fox News
www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio-licenses-at-all-time-high/Radio Days Are Back: Ham Radio Licenses at an All-Time High
The newest trend in American communication isn't another smartphone from Apple or Google but one of the elder statesmen of communication: Ham radio licenses are at an all time high, with over 700,000 licenses in the U.S. For the complete story follow the link above.
The newest trend in American communication isn't another smartphone from Apple or Google but one of the elder statesmen of communication: Ham radio licenses are at an all time high, with over 700,000 licenses in the U.S. For the complete story follow the link above.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Fall Feed 2011
On Saturday, October 29th, our club had its fall feed at Hibachi Buffet. About 45 club members and guests were on hand. The next "feed" is our Christmas meal at Golden Corral on December 6, 2011, at 6 pm. Club members eat for free. Guests are welcome but must pay for their meal. The staff of CQ SPARC would like to thank Maxie, N4ENQ and Ora, K4WUJ for the Photos.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Board member elections for 2012
The Board of Directors consists of nine elected positions and W4NTO, a founding member. The elected members are chosen to serve a three year term. There are no term limits. The Board is divided into three groups; every year, three people are ending their term and the membership must elect replacements.
On November 1st 2011, 33 members attended the November business meeting and cast their ballots. Elected, for a three year term to the Board of Directors, were John Gunderson, N1JG; Ann Thompson, KI4MEE; and Mike Bonner, K4BON. Congratulations to all three!
On January 17th, 2012, the new board will meet to elect officers and assign other special positions, including member at large, net manager, membership commitee chair and members, and program committe chair and members.
The Board of Directors consists of nine elected positions and W4NTO, a founding member. The elected members are chosen to serve a three year term. There are no term limits. The Board is divided into three groups; every year, three people are ending their term and the membership must elect replacements.
On November 1st 2011, 33 members attended the November business meeting and cast their ballots. Elected, for a three year term to the Board of Directors, were John Gunderson, N1JG; Ann Thompson, KI4MEE; and Mike Bonner, K4BON. Congratulations to all three!
On January 17th, 2012, the new board will meet to elect officers and assign other special positions, including member at large, net manager, membership commitee chair and members, and program committe chair and members.
Board for 2012
Board of Directors Term expires at end of:
Reynold L. (Fritz) Nitsch W4NTO (Charter Member)
Niles Vaught K4RNV 2012
Larry Abelkop W4ABE 2012
Keith Lewis K4XP 2012
Gary Foster K8HID 2013
Rob Falkingham K4UD 2013
Bret Philips N9LPT 2013
John Gunderson N1JG 2014
Ann Thompson KI4MEE 2014
Mike Bonner K4BON 2014
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