[K6BW] HWA expenses

[Dr. P]

I'm all for bookshelves and a library but I can't say that I'm in favor of 
spending money that we don't have for a project that could be "home-brew"
Does anyone else in the club have access to wood and/or bookshelves and/or 
other materials needed to make something solid and secure?
I'm in favor of shelving - I just think we need to be frugal right now.
Just one man's view...
73s
=W=


>From: "Bill Smith" <billsmith@ispwest.com>
>To: "HWA Nima's Reflector" <members@k6bw.org>
>Subject: Bookshelves at Hamilton
>Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 14:33:17 -0800
>
>About a year ago, one of HWA's Founding Members, Len Spencer WA6CBQ passed
>away, and his wife has donated his extensive library to our club.  We have
>large collections of QST's CQ, 73 magazines, Ham Radio magazines, ARRL
>Handbooks, and a number of technical books on electronic theory, math and
>repair.   We have a very respectable assemblage of equipment manuals.
>
>It has always been my vision to build on the library at Hamilton.  A good
>working library in my view is vital reference material if anyone is to 
>build
>projects, antennas, or work on equipment. It is also a reference to
>Industrial America for history buffs.  If nothing more, it is a lot of fun
>to look through the magazines for old advertisements.
>
>Space is available for a library in the equipment area, new walls installed
>by the Boy Scouts are perfect receptacles for bookshelves.  One opening is
>9' x 7-1/2' tall by 12" deep.  This space can hold three three-foot
>bookshelves.  Another opening, by the door can hold an additional 
>bookshelf.
>
>Two large bookshelves were to be donated to the club, but unfortunately 
>they
>are no longer available.  Instead, we need to consider purchasing materials
>and build the units.  The cost is estimated to run between $200 and $300.
>
>One of our members has questioned whether we need a library, and whether we
>need to spend the money to build the shelves.  He has suggested we discuss
>the issue on the reflector.  This is certainly appropriate, I have always
>thought this would be an integral part of the club, but perhaps that is 
>only
>one man's thinking.
>
>What do you think?  Do we need a library, is it appropriate to spend the
>money for shelves?
>
>Please respond on the reflector, or if you prefer, email me privately, but
>this is our club, and we need to act together, especially on a big item 
>such
>as this.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Bill, AB6MT
>billsmith@ispwest.com
>
>




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