Welcome to the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club!
Welcome to BSARC! This guide is designed to help new and prospective members get plugged into our club infrastructure, learn about our local emergency services, and connect with our committee leaders.
Club Officers & Leadership (2026)
To protect our leadership team from automated phishing and spam networks, personal telephone numbers and direct emails are kept secure. Licensed hams can contact any officer instantly by clicking their callsign to view their verified profile on QRZ.
| Position / Role | Name | QRZ Profile |
|---|---|---|
| President | Mark Sergent | KA4EVR |
| Vice President | Dee Rack | KQ4HQK |
| Treasurer | Ephraim Botnick | WQ4N |
| Secretary | Doug Ward | KO4ZYP |
| Technology Director | Curt Seaton | K4JCS |
| Board Member | David Pennell | NP2MR |
| President Emeritus | Robert Jesus | K1MJJ |
ARES / AUXCOM — Emergency Services
Our club takes an active role in local emergency management support. If you are interested in joining our radio emergency data networks, reach out to our coordinators below.
| Role | Name | Contact Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Coordinator | George Fryer | KI4KK Profile |
| Assistant Coordinator | Bill Sirginson | N4PEN Profile |
Required Training Courses
To participate fully in official emergency service deployments, operators are highly encouraged to complete the following free FEMA independent study courses:
- IS-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System)
- IS-200 (Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response)
- IS-700 (National Incident Management System, An Introduction)
- IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)
Note: The ICS-205 (Incident Radio Communications Plan) form is a critical asset utilized during active emergency operations to coordinate channel plans.
Committees, Events & Appointed Positions
The heart of our club is driven by volunteers. If you want to help out with an event, get technical assistance, or participate in club projects, contact the appropriate chair below:
| Position / Role | Name | QRZ Profile |
|---|---|---|
| VE Team Leader | George Fryer | KI4KK |
| Activities Chairman | Mark Sergent | KA4EVR |
| Field Day Chairman | Frank Shumaker | KQ4MDB |
| Field Day Food Team | Ephraim Botnick | WQ4N |
| Field Day Food Team | Fred Carroll | AJ4CN |
| Field Day Food Team | Lauren Jesus | W1LKF |
| Field Day Food Team | Lindsey Billings | KD9OIT |
| Webmaster / Station Safety | Dave Lippincott | KM4EMR |
| Club Station Trustee | Curt Seaton | K4JCS |
| QSL Manager | Jim Flesher | W4ICN |
| Equipment Manager | John Boucino | KQ4JNZ |
| JOTA Liaison | Paul Gawron | KI4SPO |
| Bald Head Island Event | Dave Lippincott | KM4EMR |
| Newsletter Editor | George Fryer | KI4KK |
| Sunshine Committee | Robert Jesus | K1MJJ |
| Sunshine Committee | William Sirginson | N4PEN |
| Video & Photography | Mary Freeman | KQ4NJZ |
ARRL Membership Support
Are you planning on renewing your ARRL membership or joining for the first time? Please process your application directly through our Club Treasurer! When renewals or new memberships are handled locally through the club, BSARC receives a direct financial commission from the ARRL to help fund our local repeater installations and emergency gear. See our weekly newsletter or check in at the breakfast table for details!
FCC License Renewals
Is your ten-year amateur license approaching its expiration date? Don’t fall for third-party processing scams that charge extra middleman fees! You can easily handle your paperwork online or via mail yourself.
We’ve put together a step-by-step walkthrough covering the 90-day filing window, the 2-year grace period, and how to process the mandatory $35.00 FCC application fee. 👉 Check out our BSARC FCC License Renewal Guide for full instructions.