December 2000

1. Ten Year Anniversary Celebration December 2000

2. 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 WB9YDL • Katie Pautz WAØRVT • John Price WØGHV • Clarke Homoly WØRPC • Mike Crum N4RWV • Randy Coker NØHZS • Floyd Bauer WAØLHZ • Ralph Barnhart NØFMM • Tim 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.

3. Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Charter Members WAARCI 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.

4. Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. • Bob Belker WDØCLH • Andy Kmak KB7FS • Douglas McIndoo KBØPXP • A. Ralph Boxell NØOHD • 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

5. 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: • 1994 • Ray Pautz – WAØKDE • 1995 • Stew Skaar – N8OXU • 1999 • Katie Pautz – WØKTE

6. Tribute to Silent Key Members 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.

7. Record of Club Officers • 1991/1992 • President Larry Vandivier WB9YDL • Vice President Keith Haye WEØG • Secretary/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 WEØG • Vice President Les Stewart NØMPW • Secretary Jason Snyder WV3V • Treasurer Dennis Rosas NØUDR • 1994/1995 • President Keith Haye WEØG • Vice President Ray Pautz WAØKDE • Secretary Mike Brown NØVNM • Treasurer Larry Vandivier WB9YDL • 1996 • President Keith Haye WEØG • Vice President Ray Pautz WAØKDE • Secretary Jim Callon KB8DQB • Treasurer Andy Kmak KB7FS

8. Record of Club Officers • (Continued) • 1997 • President Keith Haye WEØG • Vice 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 KB8DQB • Vice President Dave Woller KBØULQ • Secretary Denise Haye NØPVZ • Treasurer Ray Pautz WAØKDE • 1999 • President Rick Ebbesen KBØVZP • Vice President “Monte” Montemarano KBØUVU • Secretary Denise Haye NØPVZ • Treasurer Ray Pautz NØRP • 2000 • President Rick Ebbesen KBØVZP • Vice President Keith Haye WEØG • Secretary Denise Haye NØPVZ • Treasurer Ray Pautz NØRP

9. Chronology • September 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.

10. 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.

11. Chronology • (Continued) • 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.

12. Chronology • (Continued) • August 20, 1994 - First “Fox” hunt. Fox Box built by Stu Skaar (N8OXU) and son Joel (N8ZHA). • September 17, 1994 - Participated in Amateur Radio Awareness Day at Wal-Mart. • 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.

13. Chronology • (Continued) • 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.

14. Chronology • (Continued) • 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. • September 18, 1999 - Participated in Amateur Radio Awareness Day at Wal-Mart. • 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.”

15. 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, 1994 September 9-10, 1995 September 7-8 , 1996 September 6-7, 1997 September 12-13, 1998 September 11-12, 1999 September 9-10, 2000 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) 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) ANNUAL CLUB ACTIVITIES 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. Lea Cemetery Cleanup Repeater Site Cleanup Picnic and Meeting at Lake of the Ozarks Knob Noster State Park Cleanup Amateur Radio Awareness Day Emergency Services/ Disaster Fair

16. WAARCI Newsletters • The Club Current • Shawn Haye – Editor • (Shawn, no call sign, is the son of Keith (WEØG) and Denise (NØPVZ) Haye • 1991 • May 4, 1991 (Only one issue was published) • WAARCI SPARK • Jason Snyder, WV3V – Editor • 1993 • April 1, 1993 Volume 1, Issue 1 • Record copies of Issues 2 and 3, if published, are not in the club archives. • WAARCI SPARK • Larry Vandivier, WB9YDL – Editor • August 1993 Volume 1, Issue 4 • The Repeater • Keith Raihala, KBØMVC – Editor • 1994 • June 18, 1994 Volume One, Number One • August 18, 1994 Volume 1, Number 2 • October 20, 1994 Volume 1, Issue 3 • December 3, 1994 Volume 1, Issue 4 • 1995 • February 4, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 1 • April 1, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 2 • Katie Pautz, WAØRVT – Editor • June 3, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 3 • August 1, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 4 • October 7, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 5 • December 9, 1995 Volume 2, Issue 6

17. WAARCI Newsletters • (Continued) • The Repeater • Katie Pautz, WAØRVT – Editor • 1996 • February 3, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 1 • April 13, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 2 • June 8, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 3 • August 10, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 3 (should be Issue 4) • November 9, 1996 Volume 3, Issue 5 • 1997 • February 8, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 1 • April 12, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 2 • June 14, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 3 • August 9, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 4 • October 11, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 5 • December 13, 1997 Volume 4, Issue 6 • 1998 • February 14, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 1 • April 11, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 2 • June 13, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 3 • August 8, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 4 • November 14, 1998 Volume 5, Issue 5 • 1999 • February 13, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 1 • April 10, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 2 • June 12, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 3 • August 14, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 3 (should be Issue 4) • October 9, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 5 • December 11, 1999 Volume 6, Issue 6 • 2000 • February 12, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 1 • April 8, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 2 • June 10, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 3 • August 12, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 4 • November 11, 2000 Volume 7, Issue 5

19. Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Members at the conclusion of 2000 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 Sisk KBØGIS 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