[nrv-hams] Minutes - February 22nd Meeting

[Edward Lener]

All, a corrected version of my previous message is below. Next meeting date
is actually the 22nd. Sorry about the confusion.

On the club net last night Cam also shared a new Bling n' Things theme for
the March meeting:

Just Flexin' - Send pics of your ham shack, rig, antenna, or anything else
you want to 'flex' on, along with a short blurb about it. Descriptions and
pics will be posted to our website for others to be inspired! Send in early!

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> Everyone, here are the minutes of our February meeting. Please send me any
> corrections or additions.  Our next meeting is *scheduled for March 22.*
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> 73
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> Ed Lener, AK4IS
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> Minutes
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> 2/22/2021
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> New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
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> 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
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> Welcome and brief instructions from Cam Coble as President
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> Check-in of officers
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> First round of check-ins of members and other listeners
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> *Reports*
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> Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
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> Full report sent to club reflector on Feb 6th. Resent Feb 20th prior to
> meeting with a minor correction as received from Cindy Turner.
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> Treasurer’s Report – Cam Coble and Steve Allen
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> 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.
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> Repeater Update – Mike Herring
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> Had some interference issues recently and been trying to troubleshoot.
> Please pass along information on any problems to him.
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> WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
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> Both gateways were tested earlier today and are working.
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> Second round of check-ins of members and other listeners
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> *Old Business*
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> Club Directions – Cam Coble
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> 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!
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> Third and final call for check-ins.
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> *New Business*
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> Net Script – Cam Coble
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> 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/
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> 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/
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> Audit Committee – Cam Coble
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> 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.
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> Blings n’ Things - Cam Coble
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> This month’s discussion theme was “Quitcha Sittin' - What do you plan for
> this year to move in ham radio?”
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> Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 PM
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> There were a total of 14 check-ins plus net control.
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