June 2026 VP Column
The VP Waveform, June 2026
We are halfway through 2026. Where has the year gone!
So far, the year has been full of surprises starting with being anointed Acting President of KCARC while our duly elected President, Mark N3ZFO, began his arduous journey of recovering from seriously complicated arthroplasty–both knees!
Frankly, I was really nervous about it. After all, I have been a KCARC member for just three years, while most everyone else has been a member for decades. While I felt unworthy of the honor, I could not have been more supported by all our members and the Executive Committee. I am very thankful for that.
I am also very thankful that Mark was able to preside over our May club meeting. It was really good to see him! I know for a fact that he felt welcomed and supported. The medical complications of post-surgical infections and arthroplasty revisions were not on his Bingo card. We are fortunate for him to also preside in June during this brief intermission before starting the process again on his left knee.
So, I anticipate that I will be back at the podium in July, and very likely for the rest of the year. I welcome your suggestions and appreciate your continued support as I fill the role.
More importantly, keep Mark in your thoughts and prayers. It’s not over for him.
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John, AB3JS
