[nrv-hams] Secretary's Report

[SUSAN SMITH]

Hi Ed.  Charlie and I are hoping to make more meetings this year.  
I'm curious about the four horse rides mentioned in the minutes.  Which ones are they?  
Thanks!

> On March 20, 2020 at 1:22 PM Edward Lener <lener at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
> 
> Everyone, the reflector does not allow attachments but below is a plain
> text copy of the minutes from our February meeting (seems a long time ago
> doesn't it?).  This way we won't have to try to read all this over the
> air.  Please don't worry about formatting or any minor points but if there
> are any significant errors or omissions let me know.
> 
> Also please remember to send me any agenda items for the March 23rd
> meeting.  So far I haven't received any.
> 
> Note - Frank's Winlink presentation will be rescheduled at a later date.
> If you have suddenly found yourself at home with extra time on your hands
> and want to learn a little more about Winlink before then you may want to
> check out these videos from the San Diego ARES -
> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-7mirT-kjfs84FQzLr-qv066Kl94rtYM
> 
> 73
> 
> Edward Lener, AK4IS
> Secretary
> 
> Minutes
> 02/24/2020
> New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
> Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery
> Meeting called to order at 7:00PM
> 
> Introduction of new officers
> 
> Welcome and introductions
> 
> Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
> 
> Reviewed the minutes of the January 11 meeting.
> 
> Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
> With the change in treasurer the old account was closed out. Funds were
> transferred to a new
> account at the National Bank in Dublin.
> 
> Repeater Update – Mike Herring
> Both repeaters are currently working OK. Let him know if any problems arise.
> 
> WinLink – Danny Wylam
> No update
> 
> Old Business
> None.
> 
> New Business
> The annual review of club finances was held at the home of Pete Burkey on
> February 6, 2020.
> This review was for the period of Jan 1 to December 31, 2019. The audit
> committee included
> Steve Allen, Cam Coble, and Danny Wylam. All records were found to be in
> order and the
> committee expressed their appreciation for Pete Burkey in his final year as
> club treasurer.
> 
> Cam led a presentation laying out a vision for the club in 2020 with an
> overarching aim for us to
> become a relevant, professional, functional, and technically proficient
> organization that our
> local community thinks of in times of need. The plan included both short-
> and long-term goals
> along with possible events, activities, and presentations for the year. At
> most meetings he will
> endeavor to complete club business within the first 15 minutes to allow
> more time for sharing
> and learning.
> 
> Cam made a call for members of a 2020 Field Day Planning Committee. Chris
> Peters, Cam Coble,
> and Jim Hassell volunteered.
> 
> Cam also shared his ideas for a year-long contest as a way to encourage
> members to make
> more contacts and explore new means of communication. Final details will be
> shared via the
> club listserv.
> 
> Frank Howard reminded everyone of the Southwest Virginia Auxiliary
> Communications Group.
> There are several planned events in 2020 including four horse rides and a
> triathlon, all of which
> need licensed radio amateurs to help support communications.
> 
> Edward Lener shared a double-sided sheet he had prepared listing a number
> of books on
> amateur radio and basic electronics that may be useful to area hams looking
> to improve their
> skills. All Virginia residents are eligible to check out books from the VT
> Library. A copy of the list
> will also be posted on the club web site.
> 
> Danny Wylam reviewed plans for a special event on Saturday, May 30 th to
> honor World War II
> hero Audie Murphy. He hopes to operate from or near the Audie Murphy
> Monument located
> near New Castle, Virginia. An announcement has been sent to QST and more
> details will be
> forthcoming.
> 
> Blings n Things – Tips and Tricks
> Several members shared useful tips or tricks they had learned.
> Rick Armstrong, KS4XO, brought numerous amateur radio related items to the
> meeting for sale.
> All proceeds were to be donated to the club. Rick will be moving to North
> Carolina.
> 
> Meeting officially adjourned approximately 8:40 PM and members then
> proceeded to take a
> look at the many items for sale.
> 
> The next meeting will be March 23 at 7:00 PM.
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