date

2026-03-21

convened

09:30

adjourned

10:21

Officers

• President: David Bailey (K5DKB) present
• Vice President: Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG) present
• Secretary: Matthew Barry (KG5LYE) present
• Treasurer: Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ) present

Attendees (27)

Quorum attained!

1. David Bailey (K5DKB)
2. Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
3. Ron Estes (KJ5EFO)
4. Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
5. Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
6. Ron Hambric (N5SBN)
7. Jim Hanks Jr. (W5CYN)
8. Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG)
9. Garrett Martin (W5HVS)
10. Jeff McDowell (KI5CES)
11. Shawn McGee (KJ5HBA)
12. Bob O'Connell (KC5DWB)
13. Steven Payne (AA5BX)
14. Bill Preston (KZ3G)
15. Gabriel Rodriguez (AI5TN)
16. Elizabeth Shutt (KJ5IDP)
17. Brad Snyder (W5BLS)
18. Richard Taylor (KJ5LXI)
19. Ken Wilson (KE5DFR)
20. Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
21. Jim Laird (KF5YY)
22. John Graesser (KC5DWD)
23. Mike West (K5TMW)
24. Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
25. Steven Weismuller (KD5PYQ)
26. Harry Bowers Jr.
27. Elaine Shutt

Officer Reports

President

David Bailey (K5DKB)

• Friday, 2026-03-13, we submitted our taxes to the IRS
• Currently March; welcome to Spring!
• Interesting solar/geomagnetic activity going on right now
  • Aurora might be active
  • CME recently with another on the way
• April Radio in the Park is coming up
  • After club meeting on 2026-04-18
  • Spring POTA activation
  • Weather permitting, we’re planning to go to picnic area on Hwy 21 past Cook’s Point
  • National Historic Trail: El Camino Real
• May meeting will be at usual date/time (2026-05-16 09:30), but a different location
  • We’ll be at the Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) in downtown Bryan
  • 110 N Main St, Bryan [Google Maps]
  • Facility is locked, so we’ll need to get there on time and be let in

Vice-President

Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG)

• El Camino Real (De los Tejas) National Historic Trail
  • Park Number 4568
  • Starts one place (Nathitoches, LA) and ends somewhere else (Mexico City)
  • Originally linked native tribes before any European involvement
  • Main part just happens to pass through Brazos Valley
  • Actually forms northern border
• Cook’s Point: somewhere near where Fort Tenochtitlán was established to maintain Mexican sovereignty
• Used to be a busy area; home to lots of key historical figures

Secretary

Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)

Approval of Minutes

• Hearing no corrections, minutes stand approved as sent out
• Minutes from this meeting will be sent out later today

Treasurer

Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)

Last Month’s Statement

• Starting balance: $13,161.10
• Income: $551.50
  • $9 Club sales
  • $7 Donations
  • $65 Club dues
  • $18.50 interest
  • $75 from Silent Key sales
  • $347 Winter Field Day
  • $30 ARRL exam fees
• Disbursements: $1,280
  • $700 donation to Navasota Robotics Club
  • $550 for American Legion Auxiliary Girl’s State
  • $30 ARRL exam fees
• Ending balance: $12,432.60

Upcoming Expenses

• $226 PO Box Renta
• $300 Liability insurance
• $150 Field Day prep
• $205 for Rotor project expenses
• $118 × 4 = $472 for four Kolache Thursdays remaining this year

Club Merchandise

• Winter Field Day stickers: $2
• Club logo pins (limited): $3
• Club logo stickers: $2
• Club logo window clings: $2
• Club logo patches: $5
• Club logo keychains: $2

Membership Renewals

Membership can be renewed in any of the following ways:

• online at Ham Club Online
• request PayPal invoice via email
• mail in cash or check (PO Box 4442, Bryan, TX 77805–4442)
• bring cash or check in-person at a meeting

Other Business

Brazos County ARES (N5BRZ)

Ron Hambric (N5SBN)

• ARES meeting 3rd Monday of each Month 18:30
• ARES net 1st Tuesday of each Month on KD5DLW
• CEOC visits Friday mornings 09:00
  • 2 WinLink gateways set up there
  • Practice your WinLink, y’all
  • Not on Fri 2026-04-10

Robertson County ARES (N5RCO)

Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)

• Meeting 2nd Saturday each month at 09:30

  • Breakfast at Amigo’s Restaurant

• Nets Thursday 20:00 on W5KVN

  • Guests always welcome!

• KD5PYQ: ARES presence in Burleson County?

  • KA5HIA: it comes and goes
  • Can get involved there
  • KA5HIA is local area manager

SKYWARN

Ron Estes (KJ5EFO)

• Elevated fire risk
• NWS is putting out their 2026 Hurricane Preparedness
• https://brazosskywarn.com
• NOAA postponing SKYWARN classes? Government shutdown?
  • Online training available
• N5ZKF: there are 2 classes (advanced level) in April at CEOC (source)
  • 2026-04-13 (F) 13:00/15:00
  • 2026-04-13 (F) 18:00/20:00
  • Contact azaragoza@cstx.gov if interested

RACES

Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)

• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
  • Large facility on Ave A at RELLIS
  • Weekly visits Wednesdays 09:00
  • Several personnel have gotten their Amateur Radio licenses!
• Wednesday, 2026-04-02 10:00/12:00, is statewide TDEM emergency notification exercise
• Wanting to host ARES meeting at RELLIS
• GMRS weather nets

Health and Welfare / Good of the Order

• If anyone needs help with anything please reach out to the club. You can contact any of the officers at:
  • officers@w5bcs.radio
• Visit us online at w5bcs.radio
• Dick Zimmer (W5DZ) is doing well and sends his regards
• Steven Weismuller (KD5PYQ) would like to donate some radios to the club

Closing

Next Meeting

2026-04-18 09:30 at American Legion Post 159

After-Meeting Presentation

TinyGS by David Bailey (K5DKB)