VVARA

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US Mail:
VVARA
ROBERT THOMPSON, TREASURER
5290 N WILLIAMSON VALLEY RD
PRESCOTT AZ 86305-7480

Meetings

VVARA General Monthly Membership Meeting Schedule
Most meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
February and November meetings will be on a Saturday at 1:00pm.
Watch the home page for specifics.

January 19th: ERAU, Prescott
February 12th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale (Saturday 1:00pm)
March 17th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale (1 day later than usual)
April 20th: ERAU, Prescott
May 18th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale
June 15th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale
July 20th: Zoom Meeting
August 17th: Zoom Meeting
September 20th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale
October 19th: ERAU, Prescott
November 19th: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Clarkdale (Saturday 1:00pm)
December: Zoom Social Gathering and Christmas Luncheon TBD


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Map
King Engineering Building
3700 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church - Map
330 Scenic Dr.
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

El Toreo Mexican Restaurant - Map
1481 AZ-89A
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Dinner at 5:30pm.
The meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

Prescott Golf Club - Map
1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd
Dewey, AZ 86327

Minutes

Minutes for the Regular Monthly Meetings
March 2022
January 2022
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
February 2020
January 2020

Minutes for Board Meetings
February 2022
March 2021
September 2020
May 2020
March 2020

Club Leadership

ELECTED OFFICERS - 2022
President, Don Sears, N7PLL
Vice-President, Steve Pearson, KC7TIL
Secretary, Rodney Rosenbarger, KI6FH
Treasurer, Bob Thompson, KC8BOB
Director at Large, Wayne Gilbertson, WA7IGI

VOLUNTEER / APPOINTED POSITIONS - 2022
Trustee for W7EI, Bob Thompson, KC8BOB
Membership Chair, Starla Thompson, KE7DTS
Technology Chair, Matt Dutton, N7YIO
Sunshine Administrator, Becky Gilbertson
Webmaster, Don Sears, N7PLL

VVARA Leadership History download PDF.

Become a New Club Member

Membership is open to licensed amateurs and anyone interested in "ham radio".
Family Membership Dues are $24 per year.

Fill out your membership application on-line.
or
Download a PDF application to print and mail.

Then send a check to the address on the application or bring a check or cash to a club meeting or use PayPal.

Renew Membership

Current members can renew simply by sending a check to the address at the top of this page or bring a check or cash to a club meeting or use PayPal.
Family Membership Dues are $24 per year.

Make a Donation to the VVARA

The VVARA has been a 501(c)(3) organization since 1988! Our determination letter from the IRS can be viewed or downloaded from here. Your donations will help the club maintain and improve our repeater sites. Thank you!

Club Members

VVARA Membership PDF list sorted by Call Sign
VVARA Membership PDF list sorted by Last Name

Organization Associations

ARRL Home

ARRL Arizona Section

ARRL Southwestern Division

Amateur Radio Council of Arizona

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)

By-Laws and Mission Statement

Download PDF of the VVARA By-Laws


VVARA MISSION STATEMENT

To Have Fun!

It shall be the Verde Valley Amateur Radio Associations mission to hold club meetings for the social, business, educational and promotional advancement of the Amateur Radio Service; further the exchange of information about Amateur Radio and cooperation between members for the disbursement of general information, technical information and the promotion of all aspects of Amateur Radio for the organization and the community at large.

To promote radio knowledge, fraternalism and individual operating efficiency, for the betterment of Amateur Radio.

To conduct programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community.

To help prepare our members in being ready to assist the community with emergency communications using Amateur Radio.

To help make the advantages of Amateur Radio for emergency communications known to the community and agencies within our community.

To assist Federal, State, and Local agencies with emergency communications using Amateur Radio.

To operate and maintain amateur radio repeater station(s).

To promote social aspects of the Club - i.e., the Christmas party, Field Day, T-Hunts, Ham Fests, Lunch Bunch and any other social activities which may arise.

Club History

Download the PDF: A Brief History of the VVARA by Ernie K6XF
Download the PDF: History of VVARA Repeater Operation by Steve KC7TIL

Disclaimer

This website is hosted and maintained by the Verde Valley Amateur Radio Association (VVARA). This website provides information and links relating to amateur radio, club activities, severe weather and emergency preparedness. VVARA makes no warranties or representations, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this website. Information may be changed or updated without notice and may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. VVARA shall not be liable for damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the use of these websites.

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