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Renew Your AARC Membership Online
You can now renew your dues online via PayPal.
This option is ONLY available to renew your membership if you are currently a member in the Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club.
This method cannot be used for new applicants, or anyone who was not a paid member since 2016
If your membership has lapsed (per the bylaws to remain current dues must be paid by March 1st of each year) after a year of inactivity your name is removed from the primary roster. In that case please resubmit a membership application with your dues to the club's address or bring it to a club meeting.
Also, per the bylaws, new members must submit a membership application and be voted upon by the club membership before we deposit your payment. At this time it was decided not to accept payment for new members via the online method.
Please consider adding $1 to offset the costs of processing through PayPal. You can select this from the drop down menu and add it to your cart.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your membership, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you do not want to renew via PayPal, you can send your dues to:
AkSarBen ARC
PO Box 24551
Omaha, NE 68124
Please include your Name, callsign and email address with your payment
RENEWALS ONLY!!!!
Your 2021 Officers and Board of Directors
The ballots were mailed - and counted and the results were announced at the December 11th Meeting...
Please give you support to the following people for 2021. They stepped up to serve the club.
| President | Pat Connell WØOJU |
| Vice President | Howard Parks AEØZ |
| Board Member | Dave Rice NØJSB |
| Board Member | Dan Buchholz NØPOT |
Contacts for the officers can be found under Club Contacts from the menu on the left. Or those who have signed on to Ham Club online - you can find each officer's FCC information as well as emails and phone numbers that were provided when they joined. They welcome your constructive comments and will gladly listen to all suggestions.
Zoom based Meetings
One major impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the resulting COVID-19 - has been on large gatherings. That is frustrating to say the least. But at least we live in a time where technolgy can allow us to get together and conduct club business. The club has been using the video conferencing platform Zoom for many months, and all in all it has been a great tool and keeps us moving forward during these last few months.. And it looks like at least through the winter the gathering restrictions will continue.
Thanks to Zoom, not only have we been able to continue to meet safely, we have had club members who have moved away from Omaha log on and attend meeings. Its allowed those who don't have transportation to attend and be involved again, and it has allowed some fantastic programs, including a great presentation by the one and only Bob Heil of Heil Sound. (Video coming soon!)
We understand that not everyone has internet to be able to attend meetings held on Zoom, but as mentioned it has allowed people who would not otherwise be able to attend to a meeting. There is no one way to meet that will meet everyone's needs. And maybe you think you need a whiz bang computer and all sorts of equipment. So here are some common misconceptions
1) You don't need a web camera - if you are logging in on a computer, you can see and hear the presenation, and those in the meeting will see a block with your name - oh.. and Zoom works on tables and smart phones too! Many people turn off the camera an just have a blank box or a photo instead.
2) You don't need a ton of bandwidth for video. - If you have a slow connection - Zoom will decrease the image quality to keep you with the group
3) You don't even need a computer- if you have a free long distance (most phones do) you can call into the meetings and hear what is going on
4) Video conferencing is expensive - Zoom is free for the attendees - you can even host meetings (with some restrictions) for free -
a Paid subscription if you are hosting a lot of meetings is available and is just over $10 a month - the club had been using a member's account, but voted at the December meeting to obtain one for club use.
5) Video conferencing is complicated - but it can be intimidating and we also understand that some of you might be uncomfortable learning Zoom in with "the crowd". Its okay.. lots of people forget to mute their microphone or they forget to unmute their microphone. Its just like learning a new mode.
But, to help out.. if you would like to learn more about Zoom.. maybe join a training meeting.. or just try it out without a bunch of people.. we have your back. Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will work with you to set up a meeting where you can come in and learn to navigate with one of the club's Zoom "experts".
Current Ak-Sar-Ben ARC members --- If you haven't been getting the invitations with the log in instructions please check with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ensure we have your current email address.
Meeting Location And Test Session Updates
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Red Cross has closed it's doors to outside groups using their facilities. (and as of 12/17/2020 - this is still in effect) This is only temporary but will impact AARC club meetings and of course the License Exam Sessions the foreseeable future. There are also the guidelines set by the Federal Government as well as the Douglas County Health Department that we do not gather in large groups. When this changes we will be able to meet again. Stay Tuned for updates
If you are looking for license test information - Until further notice all of our VE sessions are appointment only NO WALK INS! - please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for current status and locations of the Test Sessions This site will be updated as information is made available to the web master.
