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• David N1ESK Overview of Goals
• David N1ESK Loose ends
• David KN4LMM Community Outreach
• Sam KV4XY Create more events and activities
• Brad KM4OJK Increase our club membership
• David N1ESK Improve club governance
• David N1ESK Motion and lead the Q&A session
2020A vision for the future of
TLARC
GOALS
GOALS•Community Outreach
GOALS•Community Outreach
•Create more events and activities
GOALS•Community Outreach
•Create more events and activities
•Increase our club membership
GOALS•Community Outreach
•Create more events and activities
•Increase our club membership
•Improve club governance
GOALS•Community Outreach
•Create more events and activities
•Increase our club membership
•Improve club governance
•Loose Ends
LOOSE ENDS
LOOSE ENDS•Sale or donation of two towers
•Solicit written offers or proposals to the
club president
•Club will not own or have liability
LOOSE ENDS•Sale or donation of two towers
•Solicit written offers or proposals to the
club president
•Club will not own or have liability
•How should we handle present and future
equipment donations i.e. FT-767GX?
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
•Public service events
• Run LoCo Half & Full Marathon
• Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5K
• Poker Run
• Other area motorcycle, bike, or foot
races or events
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
•Public service events
•Educational outreach
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
•Public service events
•Educational outreach
• Demonstrations and classroom visits at local schools
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
•Public service events
•Educational outreach
• Demonstrations and classroom visits at local schools
• ARRL reference library set(s) & targeted individual books
COMMUNITY OUTREACHARRL LIBRARY BOOK SET CONTENTS
1. ARRL Handbook
2. ARRL Antenna Book
3. ARRL Satellite Handbook
4. ARRL Operating Manual
5. ARRL Ham Radio License Manual
6. ARRL General Class License
Manual
7. ARRL Extra Class License Manual
8. Understanding Basic Electronics
9. ARRL RFI Book
10.ARRL Instructor’s Manual
11.Getting Started with Ham Radio
12.FCC Rules and Regulations for
the Amateur Radio Service
13.ARRL Amateur Radio Map of the
World Azimuthal
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES•Field trips to places of interest
• local radio & tv stations
•911 dispatch center tour
•group travel to area ham fests
•State of TN Public Safety Communications
System speaker
Ideas for club meeting nights
Show & Tell part 2
TLARC mini swap fest
Pizza night or some variation on the theme
TN State Trooper cruiser visit (mobile tech)
Holiday get together
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
And don’t
forget about
the Field Nuts!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
HOW ABOUT A CLUB LOGO FOR T-SHIRTS?
INCREASE TLARC MEMBERSHIP
•Create a club flyer and mail to all
licensed amateurs in our area using the
ARRL mailing lists
INCREASE TLARC MEMBERSHIP
•Create a club flyer and mail to all
licensed amateurs in our area using the
ARRL mailing lists
•Outreach efforts to surrounding clubs
CLUB GOVERNANCE•Obtain ongoing liability insurance thru ARRL
CLUB GOVERNANCE•Obtain ongoing liability insurance thru ARRL
•Become a TN non-profit corporation
CLUB GOVERNANCE•Obtain ongoing liability insurance thru ARRL
•Become a TN non-profit corporation
•Obtain 501(c)3 status from the IRS
•Update and amend By-Laws and Constitution
CLUB GOVERNANCE•Obtain ongoing liability insurance thru ARRL
•Become a TN non-profit corporation
•Obtain 501(c)3 status from the IRS
•Update and amend By-Laws and Constitution
•Seek out and administer grants
CLUB GOVERNANCE•Obtain ongoing liability insurance thru ARRL
•Become a TN non-profit corporation
•Obtain 501(c)3 status from the IRS
•Update and amend By-Laws and Constitution
•Seek out and administer grants
•Develop 2020 specific budget
CLUB GOVERNANCEWHAT WILL ALL OF THIS COST?
• $250 ARRL library sets
• $750 Club mailer
• $600 IRS filing fees
• $200 ARRL Insurance
• $100 Club night dinner
• $100 TN filing fees
• $50 Seed money for club logo design
$1850 One time costs $200 recurring costs
CLUB GOVERNANCEHOW WILL WE PAY FOR ALL OF THIS?
•Entergy Nuclear has issued a one time grant of
$750, shared 50/50 with Oak Ridge Amateur
Radio Club ($375)
CLUB GOVERNANCEHOW WILL WE PAY FOR ALL OF THIS?
West River Radio Club of Vermont
has awarded us a one time grant of
$2500
MOTION REQUIRED
Motion for the officers of TLARC to authorize and / or explore the following
actions:
a) receive and administer active and potential future grants,
b) choose best option to disposition the two towers,
c) appoint a club license trustee,
d) appoint a committee to review Constitution and By-Laws and recommend changes to
membership,
e) apply to become a Tennessee Non Profit Corporation,
f) apply for exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code,
g) Create a club flyer and send to licensed amateur radio operators in our area,
h) Pursue the purchase of an ARRL library reference set for distribution to a local library after
TLARC is recognized an ARRL Affiliated Club,
i) Purchase liability insurance thru the ARRL after TLARC is recognized an ARRL Affiliated Club,
j) Appoint a committee to design a club logo and choose a vendor for clothing apparel.
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