[EIDXA] DXpedition donation vote

[Nelson Moyer]

Craig,

Clipperton is hardly DX for us, even though it's ranked #45 worldwide. It's
very easy to work from IA, so anybody that doesn't have it already has no
reason for concern, and any reasonably active EIDXA member probably has it
on any bands and modes they want. I have three modes and 9 bands, so I'm not
interested in this DX'pedition. I vote no donation.

Maybe club member needs and geographical proximity should be included in our
donation criteria. I'd suggest saving support for the really expensive,
really needed DX'peditions like Heard Island next year. I'd rather give a
substantial contribution to activate entities like Heard, Bouvet,
Scarborough, Glorioso, Crozet, Amsterdam, or Navassa than several token
contributions to lesser entities. Maybe the top 50 entities is too broad.
Maybe the top 25 would be a more reasonable target for a club of limited
means.

Nelson, KU0A

-----Original Message-----
From: eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of K0CF
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:55 PM
To: EIDXA
Subject: [EIDXA] DXpedition donation vote

Members of the EIDXA:

In our recent discussions of DXpedition donations, we
had mentioned the forthcoming Clipperton DXpedition,
which at that time did not meet our criteria for an
EIDXA donation.
 
However, Clipperton is now number 45 on the new DX
Magazine Most Wanted List, well within our top 50
standard. Since it now meets our donation criteria,
and the expedition is only about a month away, we
need to decide now if we should send them a donation.

We are requesting that you cast your vote for one of
the following possible actions:
    1. Donate $100
    2. Donate $200
    3. No donation

Arguments for or against the proposal are most
welcome -- just reply to the EIDXA list.

To vote, you may reply directly to me at
k0cf at mchsi.com to keep your vote confidential; or to
the EIDXA list to make your vote known to all.

We will close the balloting at midnight next
Wednesday, February 6th. (Yes, you may change your
vote up to the closing time if someone's arguments
persuade you to do so.)
 
73, and thanks for your participation!

Craig Fastenow, K0CF
President, EIDXA



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