[EIDXA] Oct 14, 2016 minutes

[Rich Haendel]

Minutes of the EIDXA meeting October 14, 2016.


1. 36 hams answered the CQ call.

2. Introductions were made all around.

3. Motion to accept the July 2016 minutes, all voted aye.

4. Treasurers report and spread sheet of expenses and income were shown 
to the club.

5. DXpedition calculation spreadsheet was presented. Other than Bouvet 
in Jan 2018, no announced DXpeditions with a Club Log most wanted rating 
of higher than 50 was identified. No motion to provide funding for any 
other DXpeditions were made. Recent funding was given to 3Y0Z and TL8AO.

6. Glenn, W0GJ gave a short presentation of the upcoming Bouvet 
DXpedition, 3Y0Z, for January 2018. Glenn also gave an update on the 
situation regarding the previously announced San Felix, DXpedition, CE0X.

7. Al, K0VM gave a report regarding progress on the repeater 
installation schedule. Installation will wait until W0MJN gets back in town.

8. Call for election of club officers For FY 2017.

Your President is Joe, K8OM, Vice Present is Jerry, WW0E, Sec/Treasurer 
is Rich , W3ACO.

9. Joe, K8OM gave a presentation on proposed by-law changes. They 
included separating the Vice President office from Newsletter editor and 
splitting the Secretary-Treasurer position into two positions. Other 
proposals included changing membership rules for standing committees and 
allowing one person to hold two positions, except not two executive 
positions. By-law changes will be written, reviewed by the membership 
and scheduled to be voted on at the January 2017 meeting.

10. Following a break the club received an excellent presentation from 
Dale , WA9ENA on lightning and grounding protection. A Power-Point 
handout was made available. The members asked many questions. Dale said 
he was glad to provide any further answers as needed.

Thanks Dale, for a very informative and valuable presentation.


Rich W3ACO Sec/Treasurer

Oct 16, 2016