[nrv-hams] Minutes for May Meeting

[Eric Marshall]

Thank God, I haven't been able to make a meeting since we moved, if we
could get in over there I would rejoin in a nanosecond.

On Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:30 PM Edward Lener <lener at vt.edu> wrote:

>  Greetings everyone,
>
> Below are minutes of our May 24th meeting.
>
> Please let me know if any other additions or corrections are needed.
>
> 73
>
> Ed Lener
> AK4IS
> ***********************************************
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> Minutes
>
> 5/24/2023
>
>
>
> New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> Meeting held at the Pulaski County School Board Building. In addition, a
> simultaneous Zoom session was held.
>
>
>
> Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
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>
>
> Welcome from Cam Coble as President
>
> Introduction of officers
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>
>
> *Reports*
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> Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
>
> The April meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on May 20. No
> corrections or additions were received. Thanks to Cam for taking good
> notes.
>
>
>
> Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
>
> Club is in good standing.  Have now paid insurance and the state
> corporation fee. Also paid for the 10 and 15 meter filters approved at the
> last meeting
>
>
>
> WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
>
> Everything seems to be working fine.
>
>
>
> Repeater Update – Mike Herring
>
> Working well. Seems to be receiving better following recent work. Will
> still need some custom cables. Also want to try to get new repeater on the
> air if possible.
>
>
>
> Club Donation Acknowledgments – Cam Coble
>
> Club will receive 20% on items for sale from the estate of SK Larry
> Simpson, N8UVH as a donation.
>
>
>
> *Old Business*
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>
>
> Audie Murphy Special Event – Danny Wylam
>
> Planned for June 3rd.  Cam fixed link on the web site to point to the new
> info. Plan to set up 3 stations for operating purposes.  Hoping for drier
> weather this year!
>
>
>
> Field Day Planning – Cam Coble
>
> Have confirmed reservation for June 24th and 25th at Randolph Park. Pete
> will reserve a small generator.  Will use DX Commander with triplexer for
> 80, 40 and 20 meters. Club will do hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. Pete
> will bring some coffee and paper products.  Will have a radio rummage sale
> Saturday morning and Christopher Peters will lead and educational activity
> in the afternoon. Full schedule is on the club web site.
>
>
>
>
>
> *New Business*
>
>
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> ARRL Membership Dues Survey – Cam Coble
>
> Everyone who is an ARRL member is encouraged to fill this out.  Gives a
> chance for members to provide feedback on how they want their dues spent
> and how they feel about a possible increase in membership dues.
>
>
>
> Foxhunt – Cam Coble
>
> Foxhunt and breakfast picnic social was held at Randolph Park.  Three foxes
> were hidden. Had eight participants and three other attendees.  Hope to do
> more foxhunts in the future.
>
>
>
> Meeting Attendance – Cindy Turner
>
> Cindy asked about the location of club meetings and possibility of changing
> the venue. She mentioned that the new police station in Blacksburg has a
> room that might work well. Cam indicated he would send a survey to gather
> input from members.
>
>
>
> *Blings n Things* –Go Kits
>
> Members talked about components in their Go Kits.
>
>
>
> Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
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>
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> There were a total of 10 attendees (6 in-person, and 4 on Zoom)
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>
>
> Reminder – no club meeting in June due to Field Day.
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