SPARC Club Meeting Minutes
Date: Wed June 3, 2026
Location: Cascade Library Meeting Room “A”
Attendance: 13 members present in person; no participants via Zoom Presiding: Kevin, W4KLS
1. Call to Order
• Meeting called to order by Kevin, W4KLS
• Agenda for the evening was reviewed
2. Presentation
• Gordon, NQ4K presented “The Running Game”
3. Member Introductions
• Each attending member introduced themselves
• Members shared recent activities and updates related to amateur radio
4. Committee & Activity Reports
VA QSO Party Report – Gordon, NQ4K
• Final report delivered
• Plaques will be presented at the Manassas Hamfest on Saturday, June 20
QSL Bureau Report
• Cards continue to arrive
• Additional bulk sorters needed
• Time commitment is minimal
• Interested volunteers should contact Jeff, KB4IWD at vaham84@gmail.com
Treasurer’s Report
• Summary: “Money in, money out”
5. Club Administration
• Discussion of general administrative topics
• President and Vice President positions remain open
• No nominations were presented
6. Field Day
• Field Day plans were discussed and finalized
• SPARC will once again operate at the Eastern Loudoun Sheriff’s Office
7. Member Spotlight
• Get to Know a SPARC Member: Joe D’Angelo, WB2SAI
8. Annual Pizza Party
• Henry, K2BFY, volunteered to coordinate this year’s event
• Scheduled for Wednesday, August 5
• Additional details will be provided by Henry
9. Upcoming Meetings
• No July meeting
• Next SPARC meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the
Eastern Loudoun Sheriff’s Office
10. Adjournment
• Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM