[nrv-hams] November Meeting Minutes

Russ Abbey russ.abbey at gmail.com
Fri Nov 27 13:05:18 EST 2020 

Yup, "us *old folks*" really prefer to have our own way of doing stuff.  Of
course being old does not mean you can't change, and this is one example of
going digital without a lot of hassles to boot.

73
Russ, N4MAV

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On Fri, Nov 27, 2020 at 11:47 AM James Hassall <jhassall at vt.edu> wrote:

> 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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