The Amateur Radio Club of Parker County was originally envisioned by R.H. Michael, W5QGC and John L. Gray WB5QPC during the summer of 1983. W5QGC, at his own expense, drafted and printed the constitution and by-laws of the association. The constitution and by-laws were signed on North Main Street at the place of Business of Charlie Byars, WB5AQI, with the follwing Charter Member Amateur Radio Operators:

R.H. Michael	W5QGC*
Bob Park	WB5MSH
Charles Byers	WB5AQI*
John L. Gray	WB5QPC*
B.P.Lockhart	KA5ESY	(now KE5LI)
Benny Horton	KD5GK
R.L. Hawbaker	WB5LAZ
M.M. Spann	W5IMF
A.M. Armontrout	KB5CC
Bob Gill	WB5GGJ	(now K5BG)
Dick Pickett	N5FRG*
Pat Hartnett	W5TJD*
Jim Bob Scott	K5WQH*
Velon Eddins	WB5FPI*
Ralph Ewing	WB5WSN*
Leo T.Martin	W5TTR*
Z.C. Jacobs	W5KIK*

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The organizational meeting was held on June 28, 1983 in the Ham Shack of R. H. Michael, at which time, the following were elected officers:

R.H. "Mike" Michael	President
Preston Lochart	Vice-President
Bob Park	Sect- Tres.
Z.C. "Jake" Jacobs	Director
J.L. "Red" Gray	Director

There were seventeen members present, of which thirteen were charter members, who after the charter and by-laws being read, unanimously voted to adopt the charter and by-laws as authored and ordered a copy distributed to each new member.

On July 11, 1989 the membership elected to incorporate under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act. The incorporation was finally completed on July 12, 1991 with the Secretary of State issuing Charter Number 01199405. Bob Gill, Elizabeth Hunkele, Bob Park and Floyd May drafted the by-laws revision.

Since it's inception, the "Club" has grown to it's present membership. We participate in many civic activities and over the years Fort Worth has depended on us to give early warning of severe weather. It is a privilege to be an Amateur Radio Operator and we are proud to contribute what we can to it's furtherance.

The Club currently meets on the second Tuesday night of each month at the Weatherford Community Center (Harberger Hill), 701 Narrow Street. Driving directions: Take North Main to Front Street (just North of the railroad tracks), turn right (East) on Front Street and go past the Greenwood Cemetery to Mill Street, turn left (North) on Mill Street and go to the intersection of Mill and Narrow Streets. The community center is located on the Northeast corner near the water tower.  A social gathering begins at 6:30 P.M., with the official meeting beginning at 7:00 P.M.

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PRESIDENTS:

R.H. "Mike" Michael	W5QGC	1983-1985*
Dick Pickett	N5FRG	1985-1986*
Glen Eastman	WI5J	1986-1987*
Bob Park	WB5MSH	1987-1989
Bob Gill	WD5F	1989-1991	(now K5BG)
Floyd May	N5ORJ	1991-1993
Allen Beadel	N5WJZ	1993-1995	(now KB5AB)
Dwaine Cannon	WK5I	1995-1996	(now K5DC)
Steve Vineyard	KJ5RV	1996-1997
Allen Beadel	N5WJZ	1997-1999	(now KB5AB)
Will Teague	W5CX	1999-2001
Allen "Griff" Griffith	N5AG	2001-2002
Jerry Thompson	K5JWT	2002-2004	(now W7JT)
Will Teague	W5CX	2004-2005
James Adams	AD5KG	2005-2006
Jim Spaulding	W0UO	2006-Present

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