Note: This club history appeared on the cover of the 10th Anniversary Issue of The Peanut Whistle, which was given to club members in 1997. By that time, NF0̸R and KC0̸PP had coordinated the production, assembly, and mailing of roughly 120 issues.
The then nameless St Louis QRP Society had its first gathering in November 1987 in response to a local mailing by KC0̸PP and NF0̸R. Twenty-two amateurs came together for that exploratory meeting. An equal number was unable to attend but expressed interest.
Several important guidelines for the fledgling group were established at the very beginning. Since the QRP community was already well-served by two national organizations the club would be locally oriented. Further, we would not have elected officers, business meetings or minutes.
KC0̸PP was our first Master of Ceremonies and NF0̸R the first Editor. W0̸NVM (SK) assumed the leadership role two years later. KC0̸PP then accepted responsibility for the newsletter and continues to this day. Both volunteers continue today in these capacities. KC0̸PP is the current Master of Ceremonies.
WB0̸QII was our first treasurer, followed by N0̸JFZ and then the late NO0̸G and then N0̸XEU. Our finances are now in the hands of W0̸MFQ. The club’s first Chief Engineer was K0PFX. Early volunteers for his committee were AB0̸Q, WB9FLW, N3AYY and W0̸NVM. Our first Field Day Chairman was WB8NUT.