[SFDXA] [DCARC] January Meeting

[wb4ehg]

Wow! Randy!

I'm sorry to hear this has gotten so much worse!

I hope one of your sons is able to help you get around.

The club should be the farthest thing from your mind, your health has to 
be #1.

Club members: we need a plan.

73, Rich

On 1/5/2026 22:33, Randy N4QV via groups.io wrote:
> Sorry for the delay.  I had planned on dropping by and meeting with 
> Doreen at the Medical Center to arrange for our meeting dates for 2026.
>
> Unfortunately, my health conditions, that started showing up in 
> August, have dramatically worsened.  This has made it impossible for 
> me to get out and take care of club business.
>
> I have had 2 venous angioplasty procedures, a CT scan and 2 follow up 
> procedures in the last month to try to alleviate the venous ulcers on 
> my right leg.  Unfortunately, the pain has gotten much worse and the 
> ulcers are spreading and not healing. The vascular surgeons have said 
> that they have done all they can do and that I have a long road ahead 
> for these to heal.  Just dressing the ulcers and putting on 
> compression socks in order to send a few minutes, picking up some 
> groceries, results in immense pain that can last for days.  The 
> closest wound care facility that takes my insurance, is in Delray 
> Beach.  That's not going to be a fun trip.
>
> Consequently, I am unable to lead our beloved club, until I can get 
> the situation under control.  In the mean time, I must resign to take 
> care of my health.  I can do paperwork, but anything that requires 
> mobility is not possible.
>
> This has made the January meeting, originally scheduled for the 7th, 
> impossible.  I will have to postpone the meeting.  We can have a Zoom 
> only meeting later in the month, if things improve.
>
> I will be searching for someone who can help lead the club in 2026.  
> The second half of 2025 has been a disaster!
>
> I pray for our members' understanding.
>
> Very 73,
> Randy N4QV
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