[nrv-hams] Minutes for May Meeting

[Knight, Dave]

Re: new meeting venue - what about a public library, e.g. B-burg, Radford?
IIRC, we have done license testing at the Radford Public Library.

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On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 1:14 AM Eric Marshall <emars1337 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> > ***********************************************
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Welcome from Cam Coble as President
> >
> > Introduction of officers
> >
> >
> >
> > *Reports*
> >
> > 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*
> >
> >
> >
> > 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*
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > There were a total of 10 attendees (6 in-person, and 4 on Zoom)
> >
> >
> >
> > Reminder – no club meeting in June due to Field Day.
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