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

[Jim Spencer]

Dave makes a very good point and I think this would be worth discussing. 
The EIDXA has few expenses but at $5 a year we are not in a position of 
doing much to support DXpeitions.  We should consider increasing the dues 
and have a good discussion of the idea.  Having a committee is a good idea.

73,  Jim


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David J. Schmocker" <kj9i at netins.net>
To: <rhaendel1030 at inabc.net>
Cc: <eidxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 7:55 AM
Subject: [EIDXA] DXpedition support (e.g. VP6DX, etc.)


> 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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