Call for Nominations
Mar 22nd, 2026 | By Dean Madsen, N0XR | Category: Chatter, Club Business, UncategorizedTweet
The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association is structured so that the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary along with the three of the six director positions are up for election annually with the election traditionally occurring during the May meeting. Any licensed amateur that has been a member of the club in good standing for a minimum of one year is eligible to serve. Anyone interested in serving should contact a member of the nominating committee:
Walt Chivers, KBØWKE lord.walterc@gmail.com
Bob Jimmerson, KAØOMM jimmerrhka0omm@netzero.net
Guy Payton, KEØCHJ guyapayton@gmail.com
Board meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month 7:00pm at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center.
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Program/Information |
| 03/03/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 03/24/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | ARES by Jason KE0IAV |
| 04/07/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 04/25/26 8:00AM-12:00PM | DMRAA Hamfest | Elwell Family Food Center Iowa State Fairgrounds | All are welcome $10 admission |
| 04/28/26 | No Meeting | No Meeting | No Meeting |
| 05/05/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 05/26/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Annual Election of officers. Presentation of Field Day 2026 |
| 06/02/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 06/23/26 | No Meeting | No Meeting | No Meeting |
| 06/22/26-06/26/26 | Second Annual Radio Camp | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Contact a board member if you would like to help or know a youth that would like to attend. |
| 06/26/26-06/28/26 | Field Day 2026 | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Everyone is welcome! |
| 07/07/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 07/28/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Modern Model Railroad and RC Cars |
| 08/04/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 08/25/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | TBA |
| 09/01/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 09/22/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | TBA |
| 10/06/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 10/19/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | TBA |
| 11/03/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center | Members are welcome |
| 11/24/26 6:00PM | DMRAA Chilifeed & Auction | St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 | All are welcome $10 admission |
| 12/01/26 6:30PM | DMRAA Christmas Party | Chicago SpeakEasy RSVP to Mark Globuschutz, K0MJG 515-201-7669 | Everyone is responsible for their own meal and gratuity. |
| 12/22/26 | No Meeting | No Meeting | No Meeting |
