[nrv-hams] Meeting Reminder and Minutes

[Edward Lener]

 Everyone,
Monday the 1th is our next scheduled meeting date. The meeting for this
month has been moved up to allow for discussion of Field Day planning.

This will be an over-the-air meeting on the club repeaters and will start
at 7:00 PM.  Building on the recent Audie Murphy special event the Blings
'n' Things theme for this month is "Fighting Films on Frequency" and will
be a chance to talk about your favorite wartime film or tv program to
showcase radio usage on screen.

Below are the minutes from our last meeting. Please send me any
corrections.  Also let me know if there is anything you would like to add
to the agenda for Monday night.

Ed Lener, AK4IS

Minutes

05/25/2020



New River Valley Amateur Radio Club

Meeting was held over the air on club repeaters due to COVID-19 concerns



Meeting called to order at 7:10PM



Welcome and brief instructions from Chris Peters as club Vice-President and
serving in the role of Net Control for the evening.



Check-in of officers



First round of check-ins of members and other listeners



Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener

Full report sent to club reflector on May 23. No corrections or additions
received.



Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen

Everything is in good standing. Have paid the state corporation fee and
club insurance policy.



(Further details not shared over the air, report sent to officers May 24th)



Repeater Update – Mike Herring

Both repeaters are currently working normally and functioning well. Need to
review lease, have sent the info to Cam Coble.



WinLink Update – Danny Wylam

Sent test messages to both gateways. Was not able to connect on AI4RC-9.  Will
need to troubleshoot further.



Second round of check-ins of members and other listeners



*Old Business*

Club Contest Update –Everyone is encouraged to record their contacts and
submit online.  Not many submissions are being received. Congratulations to
James Pascoe, KN4MKX as the winner for March.



Field Day – Still planning for a physical event but will need to do some
things differently this year.  Will depend in part on the state’s reopening
plans and guidance.  ARRL has also provided some useful recommendations for
operating safely during Field Day.



Special Event Station – Danny Wylam reminded everyone that the special
event is just a few days away. Weather permitting it will be held at or
near the Audie Murphy memorial from 9 AM until 6 PM on May 30th.  If
interested, please contact him for more details.



*New Business*

None.



Third and final call for check-ins.



*Blings n Things *

Theme was “Road Pro” – mobile equipment for Ham Radio

Several members shared things they found useful when operating mobile.





Meeting officially adjourned at approximately 7:45 PM



The next meeting will be held over the air on June 15th at 7:00 PM to allow
for final planning of Field Day.  Note - There will not be a club meeting
held on the 4th Monday of the month.