[nrv-hams] Minutes - February 22nd Meeting

[dannywylam at gmail.com]

No big deal, but I did give winlink report myself in February.
   Thanks, 73

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> On Mar 11, 2021, at 1:44 PM, Edward Lener <lener at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
> Everyone, here are the minutes of our February meeting. Please send me any
> corrections or additions.  Our next meeting is scheduled for March 29.
> 
> 73
> 
> Ed Lener, AK4IS
> 
> Minutes
> 
> 2/22/2021
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> 
> New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> Meeting was held over the air on club repeaters due to COVID-19 concerns.
> In addition, a simultaneous Zoom session was held.
> 
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> 
> Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
> 
> 
> 
> Welcome and brief instructions from Cam Coble as President
> 
> 
> 
> Check-in of officers
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> First round of check-ins of members and other listeners
> 
> 
> 
> *Reports*
> 
> Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
> 
> Full report sent to club reflector on Feb 6th. Resent Feb 20th prior to
> meeting with a minor correction as received from Cindy Turner.
> 
> 
> 
> Treasurer’s Report – Cam Coble and Steve Allen
> 
> Club is in good standing financially. Should have sufficient funds for what
> the club needs to do.  Three additional memberships were received. Based on
> a vote taken at the November meeting, a donation of $200 was made to the
> ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund using funds that normally would have gone
> towards purchasing door prizes for the January meeting.
> 
> 
> 
> Repeater Update – Mike Herring
> 
> Had some interference issues recently and been trying to troubleshoot.
> Please pass along information on any problems to him.
> 
> 
> 
> WinLink Update – Cam Coble for Danny Wylam
> 
> Both gateways were tested earlier today and are working.
> 
> 
> 
> Second round of check-ins of members and other listeners
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> 
> *Old Business*
> 
> Club Directions – Cam Coble
> 
> Slogan for 2021 is Let’s Radiate!  Want to help get everyone on the air.
> Gut Check: Getting yoU Transmitting – club has helped three people so far,
> another is currently in process, and two more (which are antenna related)
> are waiting on better weather.  Let club members know if you need
> assistance. There is a long tradition of “Elmering
> <http://www.arrl.org/elmer-award>” in amateur radio!
> 
> 
> 
> Third and final call for check-ins.
> 
> 
> 
> *New Business*
> 
> Net Script – Cam Coble
> 
> The net script has been updated to reflect current activities and slimmed
> down where appropriate.  The new script and the operator schedule can be
> found at http://www.n4nrv.org/net-control-operators-schedule/
> 
> 
> 
> Net control operators should use the script as a guide but can also add
> their personal style. Current events and announcements can be found at
> https://www.n4nrv.org/announcements/
> 
> 
> 
> Audit Committee – Cam Coble
> 
> The constitution and bylaws require an annual audit of club finances.  Cam
> Coble and Chris Peters will both serve on the committee.  Pete Burkey also
> volunteered to serve as needed.  The committee should be ready to report
> back at the March meeting.
> 
> 
> 
> Blings n’ Things - Cam Coble
> 
> This month’s discussion theme was “Quitcha Sittin' - What do you plan for
> this year to move in ham radio?”
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 PM
> 
> There were a total of 14 check-ins plus net control.
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