Meet Our Team – The Board of Directors
Scott Henley, KFØFFE – Board Chairman
KFØFFE has been a member of MORA since 2022, and has not hesitated in becoming involved in leadership roles. In November 2023, he was elected to the Board of Directors and accepted the position of Chairman. A General Class licensee, Scott has many ambitions, including an upgrade to Extra Class.
Dave Lane, KBØRFY – Vice-Chairman
After having served as Board Chairman since 2022, KBØRFY stepped down as Chairman, but agreed to serve as Vice-Chairman after being re-elected as an “At Large” member to the Board of Directors in November 2023. A General Class licensee, Dave has been a member of MORA for several years and is active on the HF bands.
Darryl Loss, KCØDDV – Secretary
KCØDDV joined MORA in August 2023. He has served as a dependable Tuesday Evening and Skywarn Net Control for the past several years. He is licensed as a General Class and was elected to the Board of Directors in November 2023, currently serving as Club Secretary.
Eugene Sheggrud, KDØBUO – Treasurer
KDØBUO has been a member of MORA since the club reactivated in March 2008. He was elected Finance Officer at that time, which makes him our longest continuously serving elected officer. Gene has served on the Board of Directors since 2014. He is a General Class licensee, and is active on HF and 2 meters.
Brian Goslinga, KEØEAE – Board Member At Large
KEØEAE is one of MORA’s newest members, having joined in August 2023. He is licensed as an Amateur Extra Class and was elected as an “At Large” member to the Board of Directors in November 2023.
MORA Membership Roster – [As of April 29th 2020]:
Check your Membership Status
MORA 2020 Membership Roster.pdf
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MORA Committee and Group Assignments – [Update Pending]:
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The MORA Silent Key Memorial
The Mora Open Repeater Association honors our Silent Key Members
Joan Fluegge – KDØBUT
In November 2007, Joan Fluegge was so happy and excited about passing her Technician Class License exam, she immediately suggested starting a Ham Radio Club in the Mora area. By March 2008, her idea became a reality as the Mora Open Repeater Association reactivated. We honor Joan’s memory by fondly recalling her warm and charming personality – and her enthusiasm for Amateur Radio.
† Father James Cashman – KCØEQE †
Father Jim had a lifetime interest in electronics. Unfortunately he didn’t find his way into Ham Radio until late in his life. Once he did so, he quickly became an Extra Class licensee. He established his mark among us with an enthusiastic dedication to the hobby, and his faithful participation on the Tuesday Evening Net.
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About MORA
The Mora Open Repeater Association Incorporated [aka: MORA], is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit Amateur Radio organization based in Mora Minnesota.
Our association is dedicated to the growth of Amateur Radio in Kanabec and surrounding counties of East Central Minnesota. We invite all interested radio hobbyists in the area to join us in that effort.
MORA is a public service oriented organization. We support our two meter repeaters at Ogilvie and Duxbury, Kanabec County Skywarn, the Tuesday Evening MORANET, and the Central Minnesota Regional Hospital Net. We also support each other by sponsoring Amateur Radio Licensing Classes, VE Testing Sessions, and Skywarn Training Seminars. We provide assistance to all Amateurs in our area that request or need help.
This website keeps radio hobbyists in our area in general, and MORA members in particular, informed on the latest club and radio related news and information.
Kanabec County Skywarn is a major operational affiliate of MORA, and provides information to the public during severe weather.
Activities are posted on our website and updated whenever necessary.
MORA activities include the MORA Chili Cookoff in January, ARRL Field Day in June, and the “Great KDØCI Cookout” in September! We occasionally have extra curricular activities such as workshops and exhibits. Our biggest social event of the year is the MORA Christmas Party & Awards Banquet in December.
History
MORA was originally formed by branching out from the East Central Minnesota Amateur Radio Club [ECMARC] sometime during the mid to late 1970’s. Records of ECMARC meetings thru 1974 were obtained from MORA Historian Vern Kaufert, WØFFX, however records regarding the formation of MORA have not been found.
The main activities of the original MORA was to maintain their 146.790 repeater which was located in Mora, and to provide communications support for the annual Vasaloppet Cross Country Ski Race.
Above: A magnetic sign used by MORA identified vehicles involved in the Vasaloppet Cross-Country Ski Races. Note the old “19/79” repeater frequency pair used back in those days.
Over the next few years, older members either passed away, moved elsewhere, or became inactive. Eventually, the “79” repeater shut down, the repeater allocation was lost, and by the early 1990’s MORA had become inactive.
Then in 2007, a new group of licensed hams emerged in the Mora area. Among them was Joan Fluegge, KDØBUT, who expressed an interest in forming an amateur radio club. Along with the few hams that remained from the original group, together they turned instead toward the idea of resurrecting MORA.
On the evening of Thursday March 13th 2008, the new group met at the old Bowe’s Resort at Knife Lake north of Mora, and formally reactivated the association.
Today, MORA enjoys an active presence in Kanabec County and surrounding area.
Benchmarks:
Reactivated – March 13th 2008
Incorporated by the state of Minnesota – July 27th 2015
501(c)3 Tax Exempt – March 28th 2016 [retroactive to July 27th 2015]
ARRL Affiliated – January 25th 2016
MORA Presidents/Board Chairs: [since reorganization in 2008]
Charles “Chuck” Turner – KAØEVR [2008 to 2010]
Joe Heggernes – KDØHLL [2010 to 2011]
Carolyn Turner – KAØEXL [2011 to 2014]
Kenneth Broshofske – KJ9W [2014 to 2022]
David Lane – KBØRFY [2022 to 2024]
Scott Henley – KFØFFE [2024 to ?]
Join Us:
Annual Membership Options Are:
Full Membership Dues with voting privileges continues to be set at $20.
Associate Membership Dues [non-voting] remains at $10.
Free Membership for one year is available for anyone who passes a Technician Class License Exam with our VE Examiners.
Life Membership: An option that is awarded by the Board of Directors based on meritorious or exceptional service to the organization.
Renew/Join Online Click here
Joining or renewing your MORA Membership is easier than ever! Just click on the link above.
To apply for or renew your MORA Membership the old fashioned way, print and fill out the Mail in Form below, then mail it along with your check to:
Mora Open Repeater Association
719 Fair Oaks Drive
Mora, Minnesota 55051
MORA Membership Application Form.pdf
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Donating To MORA
The Mora Open Repeater Association [aka: MORA] is a Tax Exempt and Registered 501.c.3 Non-profit Amateur Radio Organization. If you’d like to donate to our General Fund, please contact our Treasurer, Eugene Sheggrud, KDØBUO, kd0buo@gmail.com for details.
Your tax deductable donations support our repeater and other club services.
Contact Us
Mora Open Repeater Association
719 Fair Oaks Drive
Mora, Minnesota 55051
E-mail: info@morahamradio.com