Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

Birthday Wishes for June go out to Dean Melancon KG5AAE, Scott Hernandez KD5PCK, Jason Liuzza K5WDH
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula Community Center, LA)

May 13th, 2025

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:12pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Introductions: Done

Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• All Approved
• Members present:   Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Nathan Daigrepoint (KF5HXB), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Nick Munlin (KJ5IQL), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD), Mark Duncan (KJ5DKD), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Tim Desmond (WW5MD), Bill Harris (KF5YBY), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), George Carr (KB5ILL), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Ralph Shaw (K5CAV)
• Guest present:  Chris Fox
• Treasurers’ report:  Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ)
• All Approved  
• Bills / Correspondence:
• N/A
• New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
• Don Turner (KD5REW) 
• 1st motion to accept by Ed Mason
• 2nd motion to accept by Mike Jackson
• All Approved.
• Health and Welfare:
• William Goebel (KB5YZD)
• Became SK on 4/19/2025 
• Joey Falgout (N5TWR)
• Became SK on 4/27/2025. All I could find online was a GoFund me page.
• Lewis Wiginton N5IQT
• Became SK on 4/28/2025. He was a Delta Airline Pilot for 37 Years
• ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM) 
• Louisiana ARES SET (Simulated Emergency Test)
• Hurricane Pam
• June 7, 2025, 9 AM to 10:30 AM CDT
• 89 Check ins last month
• Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
• Tickfaw
• Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
• Future Steps
• The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.
• Tyrone handed out a function sheet on command on the 147.000 repeater.
• Hammond 
• Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
• Future Steps
• Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
• Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.
• Packet:
• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
• Operational
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
• Operational
• W5TEO (Hammond)
• Operational
• Power supply was replaced.
• Old Business:
• None
• Field Day: Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ)
• Summer Field Day on June 28-29 will actually be out in the field, possibly Tickfaw State Park. $170 per night or a local fire station.
• Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Aaron Davis (N5OMM) are the contacts for this event
• Training - Russ Plyler WI5ARD
• May: Frequency Coordinator for Super Bowl. The presenter will be Loren Sherman KA8YBD in Michigan via Zoom. Thanks for (Joel NO5FD) reaching out to Loren for our meeting presentation. 
• June:
• Building a Yagi by Ryan Dellucky
• Future:
• New Business:
• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
• Technician
• ???
• General
• ???
• Extra
• Fox Hunt
• Please check out the Tangi ARES Net or our facebook page or facebook group for any updates on Fox Hunts
• Nicholas Fredrick (W4NDF) from Metairie found fox for the Strawberry Festival and Abita Springs 5/4.
• The next Fox Hunt is on June 8^th in Hammond Louisiana on the south side of Highway 190 from 8am-5pm on transmitting on 146.565 MHz
• Parks on the Air 
• Contact Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ if interested 
• Club shirts and or hats for events. Paul W2XXX will inquire about cost.
• Paul was not here for meeting
• Example Patch was made by Nick Munlin’s contact. 
• -$18 per item to be embroidered with a logo.  
• -$13 per patch alone
• Clubs Insurance
• N/A
• Elections in June
• President
• Vice President
• Ryan D.
• Treasure
• Mike stepped down as treasurer…. “Maybe”….
• Scribe
• Aaron
• June Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
• Small Town Diner
• 18539 LA-22 Ponchatoula Louisiana 70454
• June Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM) 
•                   ○ Ponchatoula Community Center
•                   ○ 300 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
•  Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:
• Hamvention 2025
• Friday May 16, 2025, 9AM to 5PM
• Saturday May 17, 2025, 9AM to 5PM
• Sunday May 18, 2025, 9AM to 1PM
• 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385
• Mobile Hamfest
• Saturday May 17, 2025, 8AM to 2PM
• 1035 Cody Rd North, Mobile, AL 36608
• Shreveport-Bossier August
• Saturday August 9, 2025, 7AM to 2PM
• 3206 Pershing Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71109
• Huntsville August
• Saturday August 16, 2025 9AM to 4:30PM
• Sunday August 17, 2025, 9AM to 3PM
• 700 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Slidell EOC & ARRL Louisiana State Convention 2025
• Friday September 9, 2025, 2PM to 5PM
• Saturday September 10, 2025, 8AM to 2:30PM
• 2056 2nd St., Slidell, LA 70458
• General discussion, presentation, or training:
• Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow 
• October 10-12, 2025
• Chris Fox (W5GLH)
• Looking for members to have a presence during the event and show kids the fun radio can provide.
• Tents, radio, tables, chairs, and water will be provided.
• Motion to adjourn:
• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Ed Mason
• 2nd motion by Pat Mason
• All Approved.