👋 Welcome Our Newest Member!
Please extend a warm Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club welcome to our newest licensed radio operator who officially joined our roster layout tracking this week:
| Member Name | Callsign | License Class | Roster Position | Home Location | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Elliott | KR4LQQ | Technician | Member | Surfside Beach, SC | 4/21/2026 |
💼 Operational Notice: Club Treasurer Term Transition
A volunteer is needed to step forward for the upcoming Club Treasurer position, as Ephraim Botnick (WQ4N) is planning to step away from this role at the conclusion of his current term.
Serving as a club officer is an excellent way to give back to your community. Full operational training and a clean inventory turnover will be provided to ensure a smooth administrative transition.
⚠️ Operations Compliance Reminder: Per our club’s constitutional bylaws, the Treasurer stands as one of the three (3) mandatory core officer positions strictly required by law to maintain continuous club operations. Reach out to President Mark Sergent (KA4EVR) or any board member for more information.
📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments
Our recurring localized radio networks remain fully configured for your operational testing:
- 🎙️ The Shrimp Net: Every Monday morning at 8:30 AM via the
147.315 MHzmachine (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz). - 🛡️ Brunswick County ARES Net: Every Monday evening at 7:00 PM using the same
147.315 MHzrepeater (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz). - 🏠 AUXCOM / ARES Operations Meeting: Bi-monthly at 5:00 PM inside the BEMC Building in Supply, NC. This occurs on months when the main business meeting is slated for the Supply facility.
📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule
| Activation Date | Station Call Sign | Last Name | First Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | K4IR | Phillips | John |
| April 27, 2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| May 4, 2026 | K1MJJ | Jesus | Bob |
| May 11, 2026 | WQ4N | Botnick | Ephraim |
🧳 Regional Hamfests & Conventions
- 🎟️ WCARC Unfest 2026: Coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC, sponsored by the Wayne County Amateur Radio Club. Visit K4CYP Web Desk .
- ✈️ Dayton Hamvention 2026: Mark your logs for May 15–17, 2026 at the Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. Visit Official Dayton Hamvention Site .
- 🎟️ Cape Fear Amateur Radio Swapfest: Scheduled for August 8, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC. Visit CFARS Website .
🍳 Mid-Week & Weekend Club Social Breakfasts
Join the club for food, fellowship, and casual technical discussions at our local operating checkpoint:
- When: Wednesday (April 22) & Saturday (April 25) Morning starting at 8:00 AM
- Checkpoint Venue: Tee-Time Cafe — 126 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, NC
- Routing Coordinates: Located roughly 650 feet (1/8 mile) past the Holden Beach Road & Main Street traffic light on your right-hand side when moving out from the Walmart complex entrance.
🔗 Official Emergency & Club Reference Links
- 💻 Digital Communications Reflector: Join the ongoing community threads on our Groups.io Hub .
- 📱 Social Net Group: Share field project highlights via the public BSARC Facebook Group .
- ⛈️ Skywarn Registration Matrix: Sign up for the official NWS Skywarn Spotter Program via the NWS Wilmington Intake Form .
Bulletin compiled and transmitted on behalf of the Board of Directors by Doug Ward (KO4ZYP), BSARC Club Secretary.