[nrv-hams] November Meeting Minutes

Fri Nov 27 11:46:28 EST 2020

Russ,
I think that's a great idea, thank you for thinking of it.  I'll be happy
to host a "trial club meeting"  on a non-net night.  I don't think it
should replace the monthly on-air meetings, as some folks may prefer
on-air.  Just a thought.

73

jim

W4BEA

On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 11:25 AM Russ Abbey <russ.abbey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Ed,
> Thanks for the minutes.  I had a thought the other day.  Yeah I know they
> are few and far between and not real good. :)  However, why are we not
> using Zoom to do meetings?  I know the W4CA Club does it twice a month and
> they seem to be getting more and more of us old codgers involved.  And if I
> can do it, I see no reason why the rest of you can't.   Of course it took
> em a while and a lot of patience to get it set up, but that is due mostly
> to my own oldness.  Anyway it's a thought, and just wondering if it's been
> discussed or not?
>
> 73
> Russ Abbey, N4MAV
> Floyd County, Virginia
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 4:10 PM Edward Lener <lener at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> > All, a reminder that the club does not have an official meeting in
> > December.  Below are the minutes for our final meeting of 2020. Glad we
> had
> > a good turnout.
> >
> > Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
> >
> > Ed Lener, AK4IS
> >
> > **************************
> >
> > Minutes
> >
> > 11/23/2020
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > *Reports*
> >
> > Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
> >
> > Full report sent to club reflector on November 18th.  No corrections or
> > additions received.
> >
> >
> >
> > Treasurer’s Report – Cam Coble for Steve Allen
> >
> > Club is in good standing financially. Eight renewal applications were
> > received for 2021
> >
> >
> >
> > Repeater Update – Mike Herring
> >
> > Everything seems to be going well with the repeaters. 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 Jim Hassall, W4BEA as the winner for
> > September. The October winner will be announced soon.
> >
> >
> >
> > Club Picnic – Eight people turned out on Saturday, November 14th for the
> > club picnic at Randolph Park in Dublin.  Afterwards an extra-challenging
> > Foxhunt was held!
> >
> >
> >
> > Third and final call for check-ins.
> >
> >
> >
> > *New Business*
> >
> > Report from the Nominating Committee - James Pascoe, who served as chair,
> > thanked other members Let Sutphin and Cindy Turner. The committee gave
> the
> > following recommendations:
> >
> > President - Cam Coble
> >
> > Vice President - Christopher Peters
> >
> > Treasurer - Steve Allen
> >
> > Secretary - Edward Lener
> >
> >
> >
> > The floor was opened for discussion. Jim, W4BEA, moved to accept the
> > recommendations of the Nominating Committee. The motion was seconded by
> > Pete, W3WEQ. A roll call vote was held of all members present (excluding
> > the current officers, who were up for consideration). There was one
> > abstention but all others voted in favor of the motion.
> >
> >
> >
> > Membership renewals – Cam shared that we want to get all renewals in by
> the
> > end of January. This enables the club to budget and plan for the coming
> > year.  Some renewals for 2021 have already been received.
> >
> >
> >
> > A new online form has also been created. This replicates the questions
> that
> > were on the paper form. Data will automatically feed into a spreadsheet.
> > Members will then have the option of paying via Paypal or of mailing in a
> > check to the club Treasurer. Paypal has a processing fee but the club
> will
> > save on postage. The club will follow up by mail with those who have not
> > responded. Comments and feedback on the new process are welcome and any
> > changes can be made as needed.
> >
> >
> >
> > Eating Meeting – There will be no in-person meeting for January. While a
> > valued tradition the current situation with the pandemic means it is not
> a
> > viable option.
> >
> >
> >
> > Club Donation – Since there will be no expenses for prizes for the
> January
> > meeting, the club officers recommended repurposing these funds as a
> > donation to the ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund
> > <http://www.arrl.org/spectrum-defense-fund>. The fund is used to
> represent
> > the needs of Amateur Radio by advocating for spectrum allocations at the
> > national and international level.  Christopher, K4HZ, made a motion to
> make
> > a one-time donation of $200 to the fund. The motion was seconded by Mike,
> > KE4RGY.  A roll call vote was held. There were seven votes in favor, five
> > against, and two abstentions so the motion passed.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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