[nrv-hams] Reminder - November 23rd Meeting

[Edward Lener]

 All, a reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for Monday night at
7:00 PM. This will again be held over the air on the club repeaters.

In accordance with club bylaws, an election will be held at the November
meeting for club officers for next year. James Pascoe is serving as chair
of the nomination committee. Other members are Len Sutphin and Cindy Turner.

Please let me know if you have any other items to add to the agenda.

Below are the minutes of our last meeting.

Ed Lener, AK4IS

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Minutes

10/26/2020



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 7:00 PM



Welcome and brief instructions from Cam Coble as President



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 October 21st.  No corrections or
additions received.



Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen

Club is in good standing financially. Four applications were received for
2021.  The application form on the club website needs to be updated for the
new year (Note - since completed).  Will be contacting members about
renewals soon.



Repeater Update – Mike Herring

Everything seems to be going well with the repeaters. Experiencing
occasional interference from what sounds like a pager. Please pass along
information on any problems to him.



WinLink Update – Danny Wylam

Both gateways were tested earlier today and are working.



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 for
August. The September winner will be announced soon.  Cam also announced
that the context price is a 20-Watt solar panel from Powerwerx designed for
charging 12-Volt LiFePO4 batteries.



*New Business*

The club needs to identify a nominating committee in accordance with
Section 5 of the bylaws. The committee will recommend a slate of officers
for consideration at the November meeting.


Cam Coble identified three members for the nominating committee. All three
were present and agreed to serve in this capacity. The three are James
Pascoe, who will serve as chair, Let Sutphin, and Cindy Turner.  The club
appreciates their willingness to serve.



Third and final call for check-ins.



*Blings n Things *

Theme was “Gone in 30 Seconds” – You have 30 seconds to capture someone’s
interest in Amateur Radio.  Who’s got the best spiel?



Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 PM

There were a total of 16 check-ins plus net control.