K0IRO Leadership Meeting Minutes

Date & Time: August 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Discord

Attendance

• KN0CTJ
• Calvin Jutting
• KD0MUB – Jason Loehr
• K0BJJ – Ben Jutting
• KE0EJS – Jason Knapton

2026 Events

• Discussed potential for a K0IRO Get Together
  • To be decided: when, where, and duration
  • Considered taking over the Iowa State POTA Get Together
• Possible participation in the Iowa QSO Party

2026 Ham Fests

• Priority Fests to attend:
  • CVARC
  • DMRAA
  • Perry
  • Hiawatha
• Additional Fests (if time permits):
  • Prescott
  • Muscatine
  • Dubuque
  • Boone
• Booth signage/banner options to be researched by Jason (KE0EJS)

Membership

• Membership list to be tracked in Google Sheets, maintained by Jason (KD0MUB)
• Member sign-up form to be created
• Discussed readiness to begin taking official members
• Evaluated options for a bank account and alternatives
• Scheduled first member business meeting:
  • September 2nd at 7:00 PM

Collaboration with Iowa Clubs

• Continue publicizing the Repeater Challenge
• Discussed strategies for deeper cooperation with local clubs

ARRL Membership

• Discussed joining ARRL
  • Decision deferred to membership vote

New Roles

• Considered opening more leadership roles
  • Decision tabled until after member meetings

Action Items

• Decide date, location, and format for 2026 K0IRO Get Together
• Jason (KD0MUB) to set up and maintain Google Sheets for membership
• Jason (KE0EJS) to research banner/signage options
• Leadership to evaluate banking options
• Prepare for September 2nd member meeting
• Explore collaboration opportunities with Iowa clubs, including the Repeater Challenge

Minutes Prepared by:
KD0MUB – Jason Loehr