December 2000. PREFACE 10-Year Anniversary Celebration History, Information and Facts On the evening of September 18, 1990 a meeting attended by nine

December 2000

PREFACE

10-Year Anniversary Celebration

History, Information and Facts

On the evening of September 18, 1990 a meeting attended by nine area hams interested in forming an amateur radio club was held at the Central Missouri State University (CMSU) Technology Building.

Larry Vandivier WB9YDLKatie Pautz WAØRVTJohn Price WØGHVClarke Homoly WØRPCMike Crum N4RWVRandy Coker NØHZSFloyd Bauer WAØLHZRalph Barnhart NØFMMTim Antwiler KBØAAA

Saturday, October 6, area hams met at Lions Lake in Warrensburg. This gathering incorporated a picnic and swap meet. Although not officially a club yet this became the first club activity.

The group met again in November at the Country Kitchen in Warrensburg. This meeting was more a social gathering.

A fourth meeting was held in December at the University Inn located in the Best Western Motel in Warrensburg. The club was formally established and the first officers were appointed.

So began the new Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

Charter MembersWAARCI Members at the conclusion of 1991

Ralph Barnhart NØFMM

Floyd Bauer WAØLHZ

Lou Belker WDØBGA

Robert Belker, Sr. WDØCLH

Elton Bindhoo Associate*

Marvin Bowman WBØERO

A. Ralph Boxell NØOHD

Randy Coker NØHZS

Barbara Crum N3HKR

Mike Crum N3RWV

Dwight Decker NØMFN

Robert DePriest N5SJO

Mel Easterwood KAØNUX

Steve Easterwood KAØVLE

Thomas Graham NØOHC

Denise Haye NØPVZ

Keith Haye WEØG

Lorena Haye N2IOK

Shawn Haye Associate*

Clarke Homoly WØRPC

Chris Jones KD4BYC

Preston Koelling NØHNQ

Bill Martin KA1TIU

Katherine Pautz WAØRVT

Ray Pautz WAØKDE

Dale Perry KØYMB

Don Pfister KAØJLF

Fred Scheiszer NØOFW

Eldred Shackelford WBØZIX

Jason Snyder KA3OQN

Les Stewart NØMPW

Bill Theiss Associate*

Larry Vandivier WB9YDL

Jack Welch WDØBCM

Don Yoder NØFIP

* - Associate Members are members of the club who do not hold amateur radio call signs. These members support and participate in all aspects of club activities except voting in

elections for club officers.


Bob Belker WDØCLH

Andy Kmak KB7FS

Douglas McIndoo KBØPXP


WAARCI Life Members made a special commitment to the future of amateur

radio and the Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Through their

contributions WAARCI is able to support philanthropic and charitable

programs which enhance WAARCI and amateur radio nationally, throughout

the state of Missouri, and in our local communities. The Membership is

humbled and honored by their foresight and sacrifice on behalf of the

WAARCI.

Life Members

Honorary Life Member

WAARCI Ham of the Year

The Ham of the Year Award is presented to a club member who has demonstrated exceptional support to the club and has gone above and beyond what is normally expected of a club

member. This individual has exemplified themselves by setting a positive example in all areas of the amateur radio hobby. He/She has been a consistent participant in club

activities and has taken on numerous leadership roles. Their dedication and commitment to amateur radio are recognized

through this elite award selection. Congratulations to the following Ham of the Year selectees:

1994Ray Pautz – WAØKDERay Pautz – WAØKDE

1995Stew Skaar – N8OXUStew Skaar – N8OXU

1999Katie Pautz – WØKTEKatie Pautz – WØKTE

Tribute to

Silent KeySilent KeyMembers of WAARCI

Vivian Bowman NØOVW December 8, 1992

Edwin Arth NØSHJ December 24, 1993

Floyd Bauer WAØLHZ April 16, 1994

Wendell Carter NØTZD June 28, 1995

Eldred Shackelford WBØZIX April 8, 1998

“Bud” O.C. Leas KFØFQ June 5, 1998

Don Yoder NØFIP August 7, 1998

Adolph Belker WØQLF June 20, 1999

Billy Williams KCØCEI July 4, 1999

The membership of WAARCI solemnly recognizes the contributions of those members who have passed away. May we always remember their

dedication, commitment and passion.

Record of Club Officers

1991/1992

President Larry VandivierWB9YDL

Vice President Keith Haye WEØGSecretary/Treasurer Mike Crum

N4RWV*Secretary Jason Snyder

KA3OQN*Treasurer Mike Crum

N4RWV*July 6, 1991 a change was made to the Constitution to separate the duties & responsibilities of Secretary & Treasurer.

1993

President Keith Haye WEØGVice President Les Stewart

NØMPWSecretary Jason Snyder WV3VTreasurer Dennis Rosas

NØUDR

1994/1995

President Keith Haye WEØGVice President Ray Pautz

WAØKDESecretary Mike Brown

NØVNMTreasurer Larry Vandivier

WB9YDL

1996

President Keith Haye WEØGVice President Ray Pautz

WAØKDESecretary Jim Callon

KB8DQBTreasurer Andy Kmak KB7FS

Record of Club Officers(Continued)

1997

President Keith Haye WEØGVice President Dave Woller KBØULQ

Secretary Sally Woller KBØWAY(Denise Haye, NØPVZ assumed duties in November)

Treasurer Andy Kmak KB7FS(Ray Pautz, WAØKTE assumed duties in early June)

1998

President Jim Callon KB8DQBVice President Dave Woller KBØULQSecretary Denise Haye NØPVZTreasurer Ray Pautz WAØKDE

1999

President Rick Ebbesen KBØVZPVice President “Monte” Montemarano KBØUVUSecretary Denise Haye NØPVZTreasurer Ray Pautz NØRP

2000

President Rick Ebbesen KBØVZPVice President Keith Haye WEØGSecretary Denise Haye NØPVZ

Treasurer Ray Pautz NØRP

ChronologySeptember 18, 1990 – Nine area “hams” met at the CMSU Technology building to discuss forming a new club.

October 6, 1990 – First Unofficial Club Activity was held - - a Swap-Fest and Picnic at Lions Lake (picnic area), Warrensburg, MO.

December 8, 1990 – Club was formally established and first club officers appointed.

January 5, 1991 - The first scheduled meeting of the new club was rescheduled for January 19, 1991 due to an ice storm.

January 12, 1991 - Club’s first participation in area hamfest activities - members attended the Cameron Hamfest.

January 19, 1991 – First Club meeting. A contest was held to design a club logo.

February 1991 – WAARCI is officially granted ARRL affiliation status and the club becomes a not-for-profit organization.

February 6, 1991 – The first upgrade classes were held at Keith Haye’s house, 612 Foster Lane, Warrensburg.

February 16, 1991 - The Club VE Team assisted with the W5YI test session in Clinton, MO.

May 4, 1991 – The Club Constitution and By-Laws were approved. The Club membership approved the new club logo - - designed by Larry Vandivier. Following the meeting the VE Team assisted with a W5YI test session in Clinton.

May 31, 1991 - Keith Haye attended the first meeting of the Missouri Council of Amateur Radio Clubs in Columbia, MO.

June 22-23, 1991 - First Field Day for WAARCI was held at Lion’s Lake in Warrensburg.

July 6, 1991 - First amendment made to the Club Constitution. The office of Secretary/ Treasurer was divided into separate duties and responsibilities.

July 13, 1991 - First WAARCI ARRL test session held at the CMSU Technology building.

August 9, 1991 - Keith Haye and Les Stewart attended the Ozark Regional Hamfest Banquet. Guest speakers were NASA Astronauts Roy Neal (K6DUE) and Ken Cameron (KB5AWP).

August 22, 1991 - Club participated in the CMSU KMOS TV6 telethon fund drive.

September 1991 - Les Stewart (NØMPW) conducts first audit of club finances in accordance with the Club Constitution.

Chronology(Continued)

September 7, 1991 - Club’s first participation in the MS-150 Bicycle Ride.

September 21, 1991 - Thirty club members helped with the first clean up of Knob Noster State Park (Clearfolk Lake area) and enjoyed the picnic following the clean-up.

October 1991 - Monday night VHF net is discontinued -- rescheduled for Sunday evenings at 8:30 p.m.

November 16, 1991 - The club’s ARRL VE Team held it’s second ARRL test session. Volunteer Examiners Dave Roberts (NØATH) and Dan Botos (KFØNT) from Clinton assisted with the examination.

December 1991 - The Club agrees to purchase a laminator to generate revenue. Jack Welch (WDØBCM) loaned the Club money to make this purchase.

December 14, 1991 - First Christmas Party is held at the Golden Corral in Warrensburg.

January 4, 1992 - Membership cards are issued to paid up members.

January 1992 - WAARCI participates in Kenwood Kids program at the Warrensburg Middle School. The program was established to get kids interested in amateur radio.

February 1992 - Three vacuum tube finals were donated to the club by Dave Snyder (ND3MH) (father of Jason Snyder [WV3V].)

March 1992 - WAARCI works out a deal with the Park Ranger at Knob Noster State Park. WAARCI will clean area around the lake twice a year in exchange for the use of the park area for annual Field Day.

April 1992 - WAARCI purchases a liability insurance policy. The laminator was purchased. Mr. Bill McGrannahan, KØORB, Vice Director Midwest Division, presented a program on the future of amateur radio after the regular club meeting.

June 1992 - John Mullis (NØGRN) donated a portable 38-foot crank-up tower.

September 5, 1992 - Participated in Amateur Radio Awareness Day at Wal-Mart.

December 1992 - A Repeater Committee was established. Members: Larry Vandivier (WB9YDL), Les Stewart (NØMPW), Bill Martin (KA1TRU), Jack Welch (WDØBCM), and Keith Haye (WEØG). The club agreed to purchase a repeater and controller with funds to be raised. A.Ralph Boxell makes initial $100 donation towards this goal.


December 12, 1992 - A. Ralph Boxell announced at the Christmas Party that he will donate monies to purchase the new repeater and controller!

December 1992 - Audit was conducted on club assets by Mike Crum (N4RWV) and Denise Haye (NØPVZ).

January 1993 - Meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.

January 1993 - A. Ralph Boxell made an Honorary Life Member of WAARCI.

January 1993 - Jack Welch (WDØBCM) donated a display board to WAARCI.

January 1993 - A Participation Awards Program was created on a trial basis. Jason Snyder (NV3V) won the only Participation Award presented.

February 1993 - New Repeater and Controller installed.

March 1993 - Dennis Rosas (NØUDR) is appointed first Emergency Coordinator.

June 5, 1993 - First meeting and picnic at the Lake of the Ozarks (Bob Belker’s place).

September 1993 - Dennis Rosas (NØUDR) reassigned to Korea.

September 25, 1993 - HF Special Events Station at Skyhaven Airport to celebrate CMSU Open House.

October 1993 - Participated in Boy Scout Jamboree on the Air and held the Knob Noster State Park clean-up with picnic following.

November 1993 - Purchased and installed a shed at the Repeater site.

December 1993 - Don Thomas (KBØJYF) appointed ARES representative for Johnson County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

March 5, 1994 - Nancy Peterson, LEPC Coordinator, gave a presentation at the conclusion of the general membership meeting.

April 1994 - Life memberships were introduced.

May 1994 - Duplexers installed on the system and autopatch activated.


August 20, 1994 - First “Fox” hunt. Fox Box built by Stu Skaar (N8OXU) and son Joel (N8ZHA).


October 1994 - A WAARCI Scholarship fund was established with donations from Keith (WEØG) and A. Ralph (NØOHD).

November 16, 1994 - Participated in Boy Scout Jamboree on the Air.

December 10, 1994 - Ray Pautz (WAØKDE) received first “Ham of the Year” Award at the Fourth Annual Christmas Party.

December 17, 1994 - First Special Event Station - KB6JHP. Station was operated from the South Recreation Lake area at Whiteman AFB, MO and celebrated the 1-year anniversary of the arrival of the first B-2 at Whiteman. Phil Meyer (KB6JHP), was Chairman of this event.

January 1995 - Annual Audit completed by Denise Haye (NØPVZ).

March 25, 1995 - WAARCI applies for a club call from the FCC.

April 1995 - The A. Ralph Boxell, NØOHD Amateur Radio Scholarship was established at Central Missouri State University.

April 1995 - Purchased the WAARCI club banner.

April 1995 - Installed a replacement packet radio along with 12 amp power supply.

May 1995 - WAARCI receives club call (KBØRXU). Packet node goes back on the air.

May 16, 1995 - The Raihala family departed for Japan.

May 1995 - WAARCI participated in Sunrace’95. Over 28 solar powered vehicles passed through Warrensburg.

May 21, 1995 - Michael Pate (KGØRS) and family departed for new home in Portland, OR.

July 1995 - Mark Nolan (KJ7LK) reassigned to Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK.

November 18, 1995 - First Warrensburg Hamfest.

January 1996 - Roll Call was eliminated from the Sunday evening ARES nets. Net control duties were standardized.


January 1996 - Mike (NØVNM) and Dee (NØZVT) Brown reassigned to Shaw AFB, SC.

March 1996 - Access to phone line lost. WAARCI has new phone line.

April 1996 - Meetings are moved to the 2nd Saturday of the month so as not to interfere with other activities (namely Hamfests.)

May 16, 1996 - WAARCI takes on maintenance and upkeep of Lea Cemetery. Club received $400 for first year.

July 13, 1996 - First “Junk in the Trunk” swap meet after General Membership meeting.

September 1996 - Bill (KA1TRU) and Pauline Martin transferred to Alaska.

January 1997 - WAARCI receives new vanity call: WØAU. This call had been issued to Paul Hampton who was a member of the 1980’s club in Warrensburg.

January 1997 - WAARCI Web page established by Dave Woller (KBØULQ): www.iland/~wollerd/waarci.htm

March 1997 - Board meetings set to meet the Sunday prior to the regular club meeting at CMSU. Time set for 12:30 with brunch available at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-May 1997 - Andy Kmak (KB7FS) departed for training in California, then will move to his new home in Florida.

June 1997 - Annual audit completed by Denise Haye, NØPVZ.

September 1997 - QSL card contest held.

May 1998 - Dave Woller resigns as Vice President. Monte Montemarano (KBØUVU) steps in to become “interim” Vice President.

June 1998 - Coax is purchased and installed on the lower 100 feet of the tower.

November 1998 - Jim & Kathy Callon departed for new home in Michigan.

December 1998 - WAARCI agrees to cover all costs of the autopatch. Wallet-size cards with instructions on how to access the autopatch were given to all club members.

December 1998 - Rick Ebbesen (KBØVZP) volunteers to be Net Control Manager.


January 1999 - WAARCI approved the purchase of a new controller for 2 meter and 440 repeaters.

February 1999 - Received approval from the Missouri Repeater Council to use the 443.200 frequency. Club has 6 months to activate this frequency.

March 1999 - Participated in the Emergency Services Fair held at Wal-Mart.

April 1999 - New controller and Digital Voice Recorder is purchased and received; needs to be programmed and installed. Amplifier sent back to manufacturer for repairs.

May 1999 - Mysterious interference in Kansas City is tracked down by Keith, Rick, and Ray. Problem resolved!

July 1999 - Amplifier is repaired and back on-line.

August 17, 1999 - The 440 repeater was activated.

September 1999 - Club logo was revised to show WØAU instead of the 146.88 frequency.


November 1999 - A new web page was developed by Ryan Welch (www.callto/waarci)

January 2000 - New controller given to Bryon Jeffers (NØYLH) who will complete programming, install tone board, and crystals, and fine tune. WAARCI to purchase cans and radio for the 440 repeater.

February 2000 - Dwight Sisk donated HP DC Power Supply to club. A. Ralph Boxell donated a set of ARRL General Class Upgrade cassettes and videos to the club.

March 11, 2000 - An “informal” club meeting was held at the Shriners Hamfest in Kansas City.

March 2000 - Gary Neighbors (KCØFAL) completed the annual audit on WAARCI assets.

March 2000 - A.Ralph Boxell donated portable rechargeable power supply.

May 2000 - A Special Events Station and display were set up at the Warrensburg theater to celebrate opening night of the movie “Frequency.”

ANNUAL CLUB ACTIVITIESANNUAL CLUB ACTIVITIES

FIELD DAY:June 22-23, 1991 - Lion’s Lake in Warrensburg (Floyd, WAØLHZ)June 26-28, 1992 - Knob Noster State Park (Committee)June 25-27, 1993 - Knob Noster State Park (Keith, WEØG)June 25-26, 1994 - Knob Noster State Park (Keith, WEØG) June 24-25, 1995 - Knob Noster State Park (Keith, WEØG)June 28-29, 1996 - Knob Noster State Park (Andy, KB7FS)June 28-29, 1997 - Knob Noster State Park (Keith, WEØG)June 27-28, 1998 - Knob Noster State Park (Rick, KBØVZP)June 26-27, 1999 - Knob Noster State Park (Larry, WB9YDL)June 24-25, 2000 - Lion’s Lake in Warrensburg (Phil, KB6JHP)

MS 150:September 10-11, 1994September 9-10, 1995September 7-8 , 1996September 6-7, 1997September 12-13, 1998September 11-12, 1999September 9-10, 2000

CHRISTMAS PARTY:

December 14,1991 - Golden Coral (Warrensburg) (Keith-WEØG)December 12, 1992 - Harrison’s (north of Clinton) (Keith-WEØG)December 11, 1993 - LaFernier’s (Warrensburg) (Keith-WEØG)December 10, 1994 - CMSU Student Union (Keith-WEØG)December 9, 1995 - CMSU Student Union (Callon’s & Brown’s)December 14, 1996 - CMSU Student Union (Andy-KB7FS)December 13, 1997 - CMSU Student Union - (Denise-NØPVZ)December 11, 1998 - Elks Lodge (Warrensburg) - (Denise-NØPVZ)December 4, 1999 - Arris Pizza & Pub (Warrensburg) (Katie-WØKTE)December 2, 2000 - University Inn (Old Drum Room), (Katie-WØKTE)

Lea Cemetery Cleanup Repeater Site Cleanup

Picnic and Meeting at Lake of the Ozarks

Each year, members of the Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. participate in a number of regular activities. These activities are

highlighted below and may include specific date of participation, where activity took place, and who took the lead in organizing the activity.

HAMFESTS - American Legion Post 131:Nov. 18, 1995 - Stu Skaar (N8ØXU)Oct. 5, 1996 - Denise Haye (NØPVZ)Oct. 4, 1997 - Doug McIndoo (KBØPXP)Oct. 3, 1998 - Jim Callon (KB8DQB)Oct. 2, 1999 - Keith Haye (WEØG)Oct. 7, 2000 - Denise Haye (NØPVZ)

Knob Noster State Park Cleanup

Amateur RadioAwareness Day

Emergency Services/Disaster Fair

WAARCI Newsletters

The Club CurrentShawn Haye – Editor

(Shawn, no call sign, is the son of Keith (WEØG) and Denise (NØPVZ) Haye

1991May 4, 1991 (Only one issue was published)

WAARCI SPARKJason Snyder, WV3V – Editor

1993April 1, 1993 Volume 1, Issue 1

Record copies of Issues 2 and 3, if published, are not in the club archives.

WAARCI SPARKLarry Vandivier, WB9YDL – Editor

August 1993 Volume 1, Issue 4

The RepeaterKeith Raihala, KBØMVC – Editor

1994

June 18, 1994 Volume One, Number OneAugust 18, 1994 Volume 1, Number 2October 20, 1994 Volume 1, Issue 3December 3, 1994 Volume 1, Issue 4

1995February 4, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 1April 1, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 2

Katie Pautz, WAØRVT – Editor

June 3, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 3August 1, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 4October 7, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 5December 9, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 6

WAARCI Newsletters(Continued)

The RepeaterKatie Pautz, WAØRVT – Editor

1996February 3, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 1April 13, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 2June 8, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 3August 10, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 3 (should be Issue 4)November 9, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 5

1997February 8, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 1April 12, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 2June 14, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 3August 9, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 4October 11, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 5December 13, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 6

1998February 14, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 1April 11, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 2June 13, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 3August 8, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 4November 14, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 5

1999February 13, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 1April 10, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 2June 12, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 3August 14, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 3 (should be Issue 4)October 9, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 5December 11, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 6

2000February 12, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 1April 8, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 2June 10, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 3August 12, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 4November 11, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 5


Members at the conclusion of 2000

Bob Bailey WB7DMX

Bob Belker WDØCLH


Ken Brannan N0NDP

Dianna Bush Associate

Michael E. Bush KAØTRU

James Callon K8JMC

Kathy Callon KBØOTT

Craig Clinton KCØSQA

Kevin Croffut NVØG

Judy Dawkins KCØECX

Ray Dawkins ABØJZ

Dust in Dawkins Associate

Nyla Dawkins Associate

Jim Duncan KUØG

Mel Easterwood KAØNUX

Rick Ebbesen KBØVZP

Barbara Fix KCØCAX

Walter Forred KB9MNN

Linda Freeman KCØBDC

Bill Gardner WAØVCU

Thomas Graham NØOHC

William A. Harmon WBØONM

Denise A. Haye NØPVZ

H. Keith Haye WEØG

Larry Hedeen KCØCNY

Dennis Henderson WEØDH

Ralph (Jim) Henning WØRJH

Pat Henning WBØPAT

Clarke Homoly WØRPC

Byron Jeffers KØBSJ

Stephen Kelley KBØVZO

Jeff Kesterson WBØLRX

Ralph Kleeschulte KØUNR

William Kleeschulte KCØFI

Andy Kmak KB7FS

Scott Lawson NØPCT

William Lund WØYOU

Pauline Martin KLØEQ

William D. Martin KA1TIU

Douglas McIndoo KBØPXP

Phil Meyer KW6CW

Ken Miller N8IPA

Gary (Monte) Montemarano KBØUVU

Marvin Munson WDØGHN

Gary Neighbors KCØFAL

Liz Nimmo WBØQKZ

Herb Nimmo WBØQLA

Katie Pautz WØKTE

Ray Pautz NØRP

Don Pickering KØJMN

Robert Pierce WBØFND

John Price WØGHV

David Quibell KBØULO

Cindy Raihala ABØIL

Keith Raihala NØVJ

Levi Daniel Raihala Associate

Samantha Raihala Associate

Martie Schaller WBØQLB

Scott Scheuerell N9HDE

Fred Schieszer NØOFW

Bill Schrock NØUMP

Dennis Schrock KBØBIR

Debbie Sisk KCØGRF

Dwight SiskKBØGIS

Stewart Skaar N8OXU

Lendon Smith AD5G

Linda Smith KC5KCX

Harry Steele KC0IIG

Les Stewart NØQC

Vicki Stewart NØYLE

Alvin Tate KBØOFC

Wayne Thomason NØWT

Larry Vandivier W9XE

Jack Welch KØBI

Carol Welch Associate

Ryan Welch WR8RPW

David Woller KBØULQ

Heather Woller KBØWAX

Sally Woller KBØWAY

Coleman Wright AAØXC

Murrel Zollicker WAØPZW


Members at the conclusion of 2000

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December 2000. PREFACE 10-Year Anniversary Celebration History, Information and Facts On the evening of September 18, 1990 a meeting attended by nine