The Aurora Repeater Association had a long run. Incorporated in May 1977, at it’s height it had 300+ members and was noted for its linked repeater system on Guy Hill. Following the directive below, the assets of the club were transferred to Rocky Mountain Ham Radio. This site has been left intact for reference. The Swaplist and The Swapfest are still going strong with the support of Rocky Mountain Ham Radio.
On February 28, 2023, the ARA Board of Directors sent an email to all eligible members which began with the following paragraph:
The Board of Directors of the Aurora Repeater Association has recently had a discussion concerning the future of the Club. With our aging membership and no interest in what activities we have had, it seems that it would be in our best interest to dissolve the corporation and donate our assets to another 501(c)(3) organization.
Of the 31 eligible members, whose current email did not bounce, we received 20 responses by email and by phone. No one was happy to hear of the impending demise, but most understood that it would be unavoidable given that we have no addition members to draw on and that the member support of our activities including the Wednesday night net and the Swapfest have been negligible.
At this time, we will follow up on our plans to turn the assets of the Aurora Repeater Association over to Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so that they may continue to carry out their work which has always been in the spirit of what the ARA stood for. Innovation and the forefront of technology.
In this agreement the repeaters will continue to be run under the trusteeship of the current trustees and a sum of money will be earmarked for the maintenance of the Guy Hill and Critchell sites and repeaters.
Thank you for your support.
President Steve Cearley K0IBM, Vice President Ken Zylla KD0MGQ, Secy/Treasurer Wayne Heinen N0POH, Director/Trustee Scott Brauer N0OWY, Director/Trustee Emit Hurdlebrink W0UAW
