[nrv-hams] Minutes - June 15th Meeting

[Edward Lener]

All, below are the minutes from our club meeting earlier this week.  Please
send me any corrections or additions.  Since Field Day is later this month
our next regularly scheduled meeting will not be until Monday, July 27th.


Ed Lener,  AK4IS

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Minutes

06/15/2020



New River Valley Amateur Radio Club

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

Meeting date earlier in the month than usual to allow for Field Day planning



Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM



Welcome and brief instructions from Cam Coble as 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 June 11th. No corrections or
additions received.



Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen

Everything is in good standing. No recent deposits or disbursements.

Receipts for Field Day expenses should be submitted for reimbursement.



Repeater Update – none



WinLink Update – Danny Wylam

Both gateways are now working. Needed to reset computer at Brush Mountain
again.



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.  Congratulations to James Pascoe, KN4MKX as the winner again
for April.



Special Event Station – Danny Wylam reported on the special event held at
the Audie Murphy memorial on May 30th.  Event went very well, several club
members participated.  Worked a total 29 different states and 1 maritime
mobile station in the Gulf of Mexico.  Photos and more details at
https://www.n4nrv.org/2020-audie-murphy-special-event-review/



Field Day Planning – Cam Coble led a discussion of Field Day planning and
logistics. Event will be held starting Saturday, June 27th in Randolph Park
in Dublin. Park is open but they are not taking reservations so Steve Allen
volunteered to go in extra early that day to secure a picnic shelter for
club use.  Restrooms are open as normal. Water will be available but
attendees should plan to bring their own food and drinks this year.
Participants
should also bring their own face masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc. Use of
appropriate PPE is highly encouraged but will not be required since it is
an outdoor event. Be especially careful when sharing any equipment and try
to maintain social distancing per state guidelines. There will be three
stations. Bring your own headphones. Other equipment will be wiped down
between users. Check https://www.n4nrv.org/2020-field-day-june-27-28/ for
the latest details.



Pete Burkey has made arrangements for a generator from PowerZone in
Christiansburg. Chris Peters will bring a 5-gallon gas can and ethanol free
fuel is available from either the Liberty or Marathon stations nearby. May
hold a VE session. Check the club website for details on this.



Cam also expressed the need to buy three power supplies and three power
distribution blocks to set up for Field Day. These items could also be used
at other club events. Ben Williams made a motion to allow the club to spend
up to $750 for this purpose and Cindy Turner seconded.  Steve Allen
reported there were sufficient funds available to cover such an expense.  After
brief discussion a roll call vote was held and the motion passed
unanimously.



*New Business*

None.


Third and final call for check-ins.



*Blings n Things *

Theme was “Fighting Films on Frequency” – an opportunity to talk about
movies or TV programs that showcased radio usage on screen.



Several members shared their favorites including:

MASH (1970 Film <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066026/> and the iconic TV
series <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068098/>)

Frequency <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186151/> (2000)

Night to Remember <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051994/> (1958)

Windtalkers <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245562/> (2002)

High Frequency <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095940/> (1988)

Midway <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074899/> (1976)



Meeting officially adjourned at approximately 8:20 PM