[nrv-hams] Secretary's Report

[Bill Turner]

Thanks Ed

On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 1:30 PM SUSAN SMITH <horsegalva at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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.
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > nrv-hams mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nrv-hams
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net
> >
> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> ______________________________________________________________
> nrv-hams mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nrv-hams
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html