[EIDXA] DXpedition support (e.g. VP6DX, etc.)

[David J. Schmocker]

Rich and everyone:
I agree with the idea of supporting worthy DXpeditions.   A primary 
purpose of a DX club is to help fund and support worthy DXpeditions such 
as VP6DX.

I have seen this arrangement work well in several DX clubs just like 
EIDXA where dues are allocated per a budget earmarking a substantial 
portion of the operating budget to support DXpeditions toward helping us 
all work new one(s).

Typically, there would be an EIDXA committee of two or three (A 
DXpedition funding pre-selection committee, named the DX committee) 
which would pre-filter and recommend "worthy" expeditions (on their 
merits) to the overall membership for a yes/no vote at a recommended 
funding level which would take into account the total yearly EIDXA 
available DXpedition support funds.  Of course the input on which 
prospective expeditions warrant EIDXA support could/would come from any 
EIDXA member through the DX committee.  Because our EIDXA meetings are 
quarterly, we'd need to use an electronic communication vehicle such as 
this reflector to have discussions and authorized and get funding to 
appropriate groups in a timely manner (before waiting until the next 
quarterly meeting).

I believe EIDXA dues should be approx. $25/year per member with over 
half of that earmarked to support DXpeditions as EIDXA is a DX club. 

Just my $0.02 worth.. or maybe with the current dollar devaluation, it's 
now $0.05 worth?    :-)

73,

Dave KJ9I

rhaendel1030 at inabc.net wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> The Ducie Island expedition beginning 6 or 7 Feb, 2008 is soliciting funds
> to help cover the shortfall they have. They have planned a significant
> expedition with many operators and many bands to cover in several modes.
>
> Some of us may wish to support this expedition by making individual
> contributions or possibly EIDXA may wish to make a group contribution. 
> The expenses appear to be about $330,000 US.
>
> For individuals the URL is
> http://ducie2008.dl1mgb.com/howtohelp/paypal/index.php
>
> I made my own contribution already
>
> Rich W3ACO
>
>
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