Taos Amateur Radio Club, September 9, 2026 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of August 12, 2026.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

6. President’s remarks

   a) Miscellaneous Matters

   b) Recap: August 22nd, Town of Taos Concert in the Park, Ed (KF5EIG)

   c) Recap: Taos County Fair Booth, Mike (KI6KGC)

   d) ARRL Exam Tools Update, Donovan (K2AH)

   e) Officer Update; Officer Elections at the October Meeting.

7. New Business:

   a) USFS 2027 Inventory Forms Submitted

   b) ARRL Insurance Renewed, Equipment Policy

   c) ARRL Test Session, Sat Sep 12th @10AM, General Exam Only, VE’s Confirmed

   d) ARRL Technician Class, Fall/Winter Proposed Dates

   i) Sat, Nov 14 11:00 to 1:00 for the 2 hour kickoff. There is a test at 10:00AM

   ii) Sat, Dec 12 10am, test already scheduled if people desire.

   iii) Sat, Jan 9 10am; Jan 16 as a snow day backup

   iv) Sat, Mar 13, Scheduled Exam

8. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b) ARES Update – Brian (NB5R)

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Technical Presentation - N/A

11. Business Meeting Close

12. Reminders:

    a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

    b) TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm

Taos Amateur Radio Club, Jan 14, 2026 Agenda

Taos Amateur Radio Club, Jan 14, 2026 Agenda 6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at:

107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the November 2025 meeting.

4. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a( Introduction, TARC Officers and Board for 2026

   b) Dec 13th Test Results, Andy, KJ5NPD, Olin, KJ5NPE, Katrina, KJ5NPF (Technician Class)

   c) Jan 10th, Technician Class Update

   d) Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, Tech Fest February 22, 2025

6. New Business:

   a) Club Discussion/Ideas/Projects for 2026

7. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b) ARES Update – Brian (NB5R).

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

11. Reminders:

Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: December 2025 Net

1. NM5MK Mike
2. N6RFG Ed
3. KJ5ANE Jane
4. NB5R Brian
5. K5CSJ Matt
6. KC2SHO Jon
7. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR December 2025 Net N/A

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net: N/A

Taos Amateur Radio Club, August 13, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of July 9, 2025.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

   a) July Deposits - $1,525.00, CAP, Event support, membership dues

   b) July Expenses - $1,058.79, KCEC Internet & Electric, Food for event volunteers

   c) July Ending Balance - $16,881

6. President’s remarks:

   a) Miscellaneous Matters.

   b) Town of Taos Concert Events, Recap (K2AH)

   c) Fiesta de Taos, Recap (K2AH)

7. New Business:

   a) Update - TSV Mega Link Batteries (NB5R)

   b) Update - Echo Link Node Build

8. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b) ARES Update – Brian (NB5R)

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Technical Presentation - N/A

11. Business Meeting Close

Reminders:

Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm. TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm Net Report Below

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: July 2025 Net

1. KF5TTO Greg
2. KF5EIG Ed
3. Ki5AXU Karen
4. NM5MK Mike
5. KI6KGC Mike
6. N4IMB Aaron
7. W5TNM Tim
8. W5TAO Gary
9. KJ5DFQ David
10. K5GEO George
11. NB5R Brian
12. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR June 2025 Net

1. Greg, K5FTTO
2. Mike, NM5MK
3. Gary, W5TAO
4. Wayne, W5GWR
5. K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone (US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: 462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. The key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account. Sign into your digital account. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations). Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507). Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, July 9, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of June 11, 2025.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

   a) May Deposits - $294.98, Membership Dues, License Testing Fees

   b) May Expenses - $1,058.79, KCEC Internet, ARRL Insurance, Food-field day, ARRL Testing Fees

   c) May Ending Balance - $15,688.20

6. President’s remarks:

   a) Miscellaneous Matters.

   b) ARRL Field Day, Jun 28, 2025, Recap (K2AH)

   c) Town of Taos Concert Events, Recap (K2AH)

7. New Business:

   a) Update - FCC License Exams - Jun 14, 2025, (W5TNM)

8. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b) ARES Update – Brian (NB5R)

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Technical Presentation - N/A

11. Business Meeting Close

12. Reminders:

    a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

    b) TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm

Net Report Below

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: June 2025 Net

Net held, no report

DMR June 2025 Net

1. K2AH, Donovan
2. KI5HKU, Craig
3. W5TAO, Gary
4. NM5MK, Mike
5. W5GWR, Wayne
6. W5TNM, Tim
7. K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Taos Amateur Radio Club, June 11, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of May 14, 2025.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

   a. May Deposits - $108.68, Membership Dues, Kroger Rewards

   b. May Expenses - $456.84, KCEC Internet, SAM Electric, Snacks, ARRL Manuals

   c. May Ending Balance - $16,452.01

6. President’s remarks:

   a. Miscellaneous Matters.

   b. ARRL Field Day, Jun 28, 2025 8am - 2pm Kit Carson Park

   c. Town of Taos Concert Events

   1. June 21st & 22nd, @Kit Carson Park

   2. July 3rd, 4th & 5th @Kit Carson Park

7. New Business:

   a. Update - FCC Licence Class May 31st (W5TNM)

   b. FCC License Exams - Jun 14, 2025, VE’s needed

8. Old Business:

   a. Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b. TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

   c. ARES Update – Brian (NB5R).

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Technical Presentation - N/A

11. Business Meeting Close

12. Reminders: a. Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

    b. TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm

    c. Net Report Below

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: May 2025 Net

1. KF5TTO Greg
2. KJ5KLM Mike
3. KJ5DFQ David
4. K5FS Keith
5. KF5EIG Ed
6. K5GEO George
7. NM5MK Mike K.
8. KI5HKU Craig
9. W5TNM Tim
10. W5TAO Gary
11. KI5HKU Karen
12. KC2SHO Jon
13. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR April 2025 Net

1. NM5MK, Mike
2. KJ5KLM, Mike
3. W5TNM, Tim
4. W5GWR, Wayne
5. KC2SHO, Jon
6. K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

1. KF5EIG Ed
2. W5GWR Wayne (NC)

Taos Amateur Radio Club, April 9, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of March 12, 2025.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

   a. February Deposits - $164.95, Membership Dues

   b. February Expenses - $1,281.38, USPS, ARRL, KCEC, Reimbursement

   c. February Ending Balance - $16,983.40

6. President’s remarks:

   a. Miscellaneous Matters.

   b. NM QSO Party, April 12, 2025

   c. Town of Taos Concert Events June 21st & 22nd, @Kit Carson Park

7. New Business:

a. Update - FCC Licence Class May 10th & 31st, Testing June 14th. Tim (W5TNM)

8. Old Business: a. Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b. TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

   c. ARES Update – Brian (NB5R)

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Net report listed below.

11. Technical Presentation - Mike KI6KGC, NM QSO Party Howto

12. Business Meeting Close

13. Reminders:

    a. Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm

    b. TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: March 2025 Net

1. K2AH Donovan 2. KF5EIG Ed 3. KI5MGR John
2. NM5MK Mike 5. W5JHW John 6. KF5OSA Daniel
3. KF5OSB Glen 8. KI5HKU Craig 9. W5TNM Tim
4. W5TAO Gary 11. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR March 2025 Net

1. W5JHW, John 2. NM5MK, Mike 3. W5TNM, Tim
2. W5GWR, Wayne 5. NM5TSV, Mickey 6. K2AH, Donovan (net control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

1. KF5EIG Ed 2. W5TNM Tim 3 KI5HKU Craig 4. KC2SHO Jon
2. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Taos Amateur Radio Club, March 12, 2025 Agenda

Taos Amateur Radio Club, March 12, 2025 Agenda 6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of February 12, 2025.

4. Approval of the Agenda.

5. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

   a. February Deposits - $224.94, Membership Dues

   b. February Expenses - $343.69, Club Snacks, KCEC, ARRL Books

   c. February Ending Balance - $18,099.63

6. President’s remarks:

   a. Miscellaneous Matters.

   b. Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, Tech Fest February 22, 2025, Feedback?

   c. Internet Access @OPD

   1. Approval of Board Action.

   d. Report, Taos Middle School Science Fair, David (KJ5DFQ)

   e. Report, Arroyo Seco Elementary School, Keith (K5FS)

   f. DMR Net Control for March 26, 2025

7. New Business:

   a. Update - FCC Licence Class & Testing. Tim (W5TNM)

   b. Update - FCC Test Session, March 8, 2025 Donovan (K2AH)

8. Old Business:

   a. Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b. TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

   c. ARES Update – Brian (NB5R).

9. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

10. Net report listed below.

11. Technical Presentation - Craig (KI5HKU), STARLink Internet Connectivity

12. Business Meeting Close

13. Reminders:

    a. Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

    b. TARC Net - VHF/UHF-DMR, 4th Wednesday, 7pm

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: February 2025 Net

1. K2AH Donovan 2. K5GEO George 3. NM5MK Mike
2. AI5LK Bill 5. KI5MGR John 6. W5TAO Gary
3. W5TNM Tim 8. W5ZAC Zac 9. KC2SHO Jon
4. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR February 2025 Net

1. K2AH, Donovan 2. NM5MK, Mike 3. W5TNM, Tim
2. W5GWR, Wayne 5. KC2SHO, Jon 6. K5GEO, George (net control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Taos Amateur Radio Club, Feb 12, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of January 8, 2025.

4. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a. Miscellaneous

   b. Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, Tech Fest February 22, 2025

6. New Business:

   a. Update - DOH FCC Licence Class & Testing. Tim (W5TNM)

7. Old Business:

   a. Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b. TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

   c. ARES Update – Brian (NB5R)

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Technical Presentation - Tim (W5TNM), ARES Task Book

11. Business Meeting Close

12. Reminders: Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm. Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: January 2025 Net

1. KF5TTO Greg 2. K2AH Donovan 3. K5GEO George
2. NM5MK Mike 5. W5JHW John 6. KF5OSA Daniel
3. KF5OSB Glen 8. W5TNM Tim 9. W5TAO Gary
4. W5ZAC Zac 11. KE5CEJ Catherine (Phone Check-in as no Echolink Avail.) 12 W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR January 2025 Net

1. K2AH Donovan 2. W5GWR Wayne 3. W5JHW John 4. W5TNM Tim 5. K5GEO George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone (US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: 462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. The key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account. Sign into your digital account. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations). Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507). Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, Jan 8, 2025 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the November 2024 meeting.

4. Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurer's Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a) Introduction

   b) Dec 14th Test Results, Kenneth (KJ5JJQ) New Technician License

   c) Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, Tech Fest February 22, 2025

6. New Business:

   a) USFS San Antonio Comm Site Plan

7. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update - Keith (K5FS)

   b) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

   c) ARES Update – Brian (NB5R).

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

Reminders: Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: December 2024 Net

1. W5TNM, Tim 2. AG5QC, Randy 3. KE5CEJ, Catherine
2. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR December 2024 Net

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone (US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: 462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. The key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account. Sign into your digital account. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations). Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507). Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, November 13, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of October 9, 2024.

4. Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurers Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a) 2025 Officers: President - Donovan, K2AH, Vice-Pres – TBD, Secretary TBD, and Treasurer – Ed, KF5EIG

   b) 2025 Board: Immediate-Past Pres – Tim, W5TNM, Trustee – Brian, NB5R, Grants - TBD, STEM – David, KJ5DFQ and Events/Maintenance – Darien, NM5DF.

   c) November 9th License Test results

   d) Next License Testing will be held on Dec 14th.

6. New Business:

   a) Discussion/Debrief Halloween event, Donovan (K2AH)

   b) Event participation appreciation – Hat purchase

   c) Christmas party discussion

7. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update, Keith (K5FS)

   b) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF)

   c) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R)

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

11. Reminders:

    a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: October 2024 Net

DMR: October 2024 Net

1. W5JHW, John 2. N5TSV, Mickey 3. W5GWR, Wayne
2. K2AH, Donovan 5. NM5MK, Mike 6. K5GEO, George (Net Control) Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Taos Amateur Radio Club, October 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting Agenda

Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

7:00 PM Meeting Begins

1. Consideration of Grant Proposal.

2. Meeting End.

Taos Amateur Radio Club, October 9, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of September 11, 2024.

4. Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurers Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a) Officer & Board Elections – A nomination form was sent to the membership. The responses will be compiled and presented for a vote by membership present in person or virtually.

6. New Business:

   a) Discussion/Debrief Homecoming Parade event, Ed (KF5EIG)

   b) Upcoming Halloween Event, Planning/Discussion, Donovan (K2AH)

   c) US Forest Service Inventory Report - Update Donovan (K2AH)

   d) Upcoming FCC License Test, November 9 2024 – Donovan (K2AH)/Tim (W5TNM)

7. Old Business:

   a) Grant(s) Update, Keith (K5FS)

   b) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF)

   c) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R)

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

11. Reminders:

    a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: September 2024 Net

1. KI5AXU, Karen 2. KF5TTO, Greg 3. K5FSK
2. K5GEO, George 5. KI5MGR, John 6. KC5MUO, Frank
3. NM5MK, Mike 8. KI5HKU, Craig 9. NM5RF, Zack
4. W5TNM, Tim 11. N5TSV, Mickey 12. W5TAO, Gary
5. FL5LK, Bill 14. KF5EIG, Ed 15. KE5CEJ, Catherine
6. AG5QC, Charlie 17. W5GWR, Wayne (Net Control)

DMR September 2024 Net

1. N5TSV, Mickey 2. NM5MK, Mike 3. W5TNM, Tim 4. W5TAO, Gary
2. W5GWR, Wayne 6. KI5HKU, Craig 7. K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone ‪(US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: ‪462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

Taos Amateur Radio Club, May 8, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of April 2024.

4. Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurers Report.

5. President’s remarks:

   a. Officer Update

6. New Business:

   a. Business Cards for information purposes, Mike (NM5MK) b. ARRL Teacher Update, Tim (W5TNM)

7. Old Business:

   a. Twirl Invent Event- Recap, Tim (W5TNM) & Donovan (K2AH)

   b. NM QSO Party Recap, Ed (KF5EIG) & Gary (K5TAO)

   c. Grant(s) Update, Keith (K5FS)

   d. TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF)

   e. ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R)

   f. Field Day, June 22-23, 2024, ideas for location

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

11. Reminders: a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net: Analog: April 2024 Net

1. KI5HKU Craig 2. KC2SHO Jon 3. KI5HKU Karen
2. KJ5ANE Jane 5. NM5DF Darien 6. KF5TTO Greg
3. KF5EIG Ed 8. W5JHW John 9. NM5MK Mike
4. KI5MGR John 11. W5TNM Tim 12. W5TAO Gary
5. NM5RF Zach 14. K5GEO George 15. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR April , 2024 Net

1.) W5TAO, Gary 2.) W5JHW, John 3.) W5GWR, Wayne 4.) NM5MK, Mike 5.) KI5HKU, Craig 6.) W5TNM, Tim 7.) K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone ‪(US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: ‪462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. The key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account.
3. Sign into your digital account.
4. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations).
5. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507).
6. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
7. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card.

end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, April 10, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1. Sign-in

2. Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3. Approval of minutes for the April 2024 meeting.

4. Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurers Report.

5. President’s remarks: a) Officer Update

6. New Business: a) Twirl Invent Event- Saturday, April 13th, 12pm-4pm. Idea’s, Volunteers/Lead b) NM QSO Party, Saturday, April 13th 8am-8pm

7. Old Business: a) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF). b) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R). c) Field Day, June 22-23, 2024, ideas for location.

8. Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO)

9. Net report listed below.

10. Business Meeting Close

11. Reminders: a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: February 2024 Net 1. W5ZAC Zac 2. KF5OSB Glen 3. KF5TTO Greg 4. K5GEO George 5. W5JHW John W 6. KI5MGR John H 7. KJ5CGW Pat 8. W5TAO Gary 9. NM5RF Zach 10. W5TNM Tim 11. AI5LK Bill 12. KF5EIG Ed 13. KJ5BCO Pax 14. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR February , 2024 Net 1. W5GWR Wayne 2. W5JHW John 3. W5TAO Gary 5. W5TNM Tim 6. K5GEO George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net: 1. N5BGC Alan 2. KF5EIG Ed 3. W5TAO GaryF 4. N5TSV Mickey 5. W5GWR Wayne 6. W5TNM Tim 7. K5FS Keith8 8. KI5HKU Craig. 9. N5GDR Gary (Net Control)

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone ‪(US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: ‪462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. The key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account.
3. Sign into your digital account.
4. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations).
5. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507).
6. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
7. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, March 13, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1) Sign-in

2) Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

3) Approval of minutes for the February 2024 meeting.

4) Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance. Approval of Treasurers Report.

5) President’s remarks:

a) Officer Update

6) New Business:

a) Twirl Invent Event- Saturday, April 13th, 12pm-4pm. Idea’s, Volunteers/Lead

b) NM QSO Party, Saturday, April 13th 8am-8pm

c) TARC donated/used equipment program ideas?

7) Old Business:

a) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF).

b) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R).

c) Field Day, June 22-23, 2024, ideas for location.

8) Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO) – Angel Fire issues/Holy Cross – Mike KI6KGC / Zack KJ5ACC, MegaLink connectivity?

9) Net report listed below.

10) Business Meeting Close

11) Reminders:

a) Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: February 2024 Net

1. K5GEO George, 2. NM5DF Darien, 3.KI5MGC John, 4. W5JHW John

5. KM6MDG Devon, 6. NM5MK Mike K 7. KI6KGC Mike B 8.KI5HKU Craig

9. AI5LK Bill 10 NM5RF Zack 11. W5TNM Tim 12.W5TAO Gary

13.KC2SHO John 14.KE5CET Catherine 15. NB5R Brian 16 KJ5ANE, Jane

17. KF5OSB Glenn 18. KF5OSA Daniel 19. W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

DMR February , 2024 Net

1. W5GWR Wayne 2. W5JHW John 3. KI5HKU Craig 4. NM5MK Mike K

5. W5TNM Tim 6. KI6KGC, Mike B 7. K5GEO George (Net Control)

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net:

1. NM5MK Mike K 2. W5GWR Wayne 3. KI5HKU Craig 4. W5TNM Tim

5. KF5EIG Ed 6. W5JHW John 7. KI6KGC Mike B 8. N5GDR Gary (Net Control)

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in:

TaosARC Monthly Meeting

2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym

Join by phone

‪(US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: ‪462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pmo-zvdc-hym?pin=8535535656864

Taos Amateur Radio Club, February 14, 2024 Agenda

6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

1) Sign-in 2) Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name. 3) Approval vote of minutes for the January 2024 meeting.
4) Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance, $_>$10K?s. Approval vote.

5) Mike (KI6KGC) President’s remarks: a) Tech Fest- Feb 1 Reg / Feb 24 Event b) Special Events / Contests / 10 meter contest c) IRS 990 / Coros filing / ARRL annual report d) ARRL Membership/ affiliate club status e) Patrick KJ5DGO grounding questions f) Teenage Engineering/ Rabbit R1

6) New Business: a) Standing - New Member(s) Vote for acceptance. b) Keith (K5FS) update on LANL grant application c) Inventory / Asset Tags, Don (K2WQ) Mike (KI6KGC) d) Club Dues due March 2024

7) Old Business: a) TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF). b) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R). c) Shack facilities update Donovan (K2AH), Don, (K2WQ). d) Other?

8) Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO) – Angel Fire issues/Holy Cross – Mike KI6KGC / Zack KJ5ACC, MegaLink connectivity ? 9) Net report listed below.

10) Business Meeting Close

Reminders: Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm. Notice - Each club meeting is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6 PM, 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571, minimum agenda Treasures report, New Business, Old Business, Closeout.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: January 2024 Net KJ5ANE Jane 2. KI5MGR John 3. KI6KGC Mike 4. KI5HKU Craig

5. AI5LK Bill 6. KJ5DGO Patrick 7. KF5EIG Ed 8. NM5RF Zack
6. W5TAO Gary 10. W5TNM Tim 11. KJ5UR Johnny 12. KE5CEJ Catherine
7. K5GEO George 14. KJ5EFT David 15. KC2SHO Jon 16 W5GWR Wayne

   (net control)

DMR:January, 2024 Net No DMR net due to power issues at Repeater site.

HF Net Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net: K5FS Keith, 2. W5TAO Gary, 3. W5AC Zac, 4. W5TNM Tim, 5. K5WEZ Mark, W5GWR Wayne (Net Control)

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/dwb-vdrv-enk

Join by phone (US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: 462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dwb-vdrv-enk?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. They key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account. Sign into your digital account. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations). Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507). Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Taos Amateur Radio Club, January 10, 2024 Agenda

Taos Amateur Radio Club, January 10, 2024 Agenda 6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571

We have a simultaneous in person meeting and Google Meets for your choice. Note the new link and phone number at the bottom of the agenda.

Optional potluck, 5:30.

6:10 Meeting Begins

Sign-in

Guest & member introductions, call sign & first name.

Approval vote of minutes for the November 2023 meeting.

Treasurer's Report - Don (K2WQ) Expense summary, balance, $_>$10K?s. Approval vote.

Mike (KI6KGC) President’s remarks: Introduction Special Presentation Dec 16 test results, Patrick (KJ5DGO) made Extra. Tech Fest- Feb 1 Reg / Feb 24 Event Special Events / Contests

New Business: Standing - New Member(s) Vote for acceptance. Keith (K5FS) update on LANL grant. USFS and budget planning. Inventory / Asset Tags, Don (K2WQ) Mike (KI6KGC)

Old Business: TARC social media FB and Instagram presence, Darien (NM5DF). ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), Brian (NB5R). Shack facilities update Donovan (K2AH), Don, (K2WQ). Other?

Repeater Report/Update – NB5R, (KF5PFO) – Angel Fire issues/Holy Cross – Mike KI6KGC / Zack KJ5ACC

Net report listed below.

Business Meeting Close

Reminders: Statewide ARES Net – HF 3939, 1st Sunday, 7pm. Notice - Each club meeting is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6 PM, 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571, minimum agenda Treasures report, New Business, Old Business, Closeout.

Picuris VHF/UHF NET CONTACTS 4TH Wednesday 7PM Net:

Analog: December 2023 Net

George K5GEO 2. Karen KI5AXU 3. John KI5MGR 4. Mike NM5MK

5. Jane KJ5ANE 6. Daniel KF5OSA 7. Glen KF5OSB 8. Brian NB5R
6. Jon KC2SHO 10. Zack NM5RF 11. Gary W5TAO 12. Tim W5TNM
7. Zac W5ZAC 14. Patrick KJ5DGO 15. Bill AI5LK 16. Wayne W5GDk

   (Net Control)

DMR:December 2023 Net 1.) Unreported 6.) K5GEO, George (Net Control)

HF Net 20M , 14303, Friday, 8PM, follows the 4th Wed Net: Wayne W5GDR Net Control (Alt), 2. Mike K. NM5MK, 3. Ed KF5EIG, 4. Zac W5ZAC, 5. Tim W5TNM

Google Meets Teleconference or just call in: TaosARC Monthly Meeting 2nd Wednesday, · 6:00 – 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link:

http://meet.google.com/pmo-zvdc-hym ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Join by phone (US) +1 401-903-4980‬ PIN: 462 501 710‬#‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dwb-vdrv-enk?pin=8535535656864

NOTE: 2 fund raising methods below: Bridgecom Affiliate, and Smith’s Grocery.

======================================================================== Purchases from Bridgecom can benefit the club for 5% of this link is used. https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ame1o2sv9r

Smith’s Kroger: Some of us have been having trouble linking to Smiths/Kroger to select Taos ARC for automatic donations. They key may be selecting your preferred store (Taos) then finding TARC. Detailed instructions follow:

1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account. Sign into your digital account. Search for your organization here. (Note, if you are a customer make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations). Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (TARC is PT507). Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Smith’s Inspiring Donations section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. end

Upcoming April Meeting Agenda

Taos ARC April 8, 2020 Agenda

Note: meeting will be online on the radio.

• Meeting Formal Radio Net

• Roll Call

• President 's Report

• LEPC Report

• Treasure's Report

• Old Business: 501c(3) approved! and June testing

• New Business: Donations, solicitations, applications, and etc.