[nrv-hams] October Meeting Minutes

[Lener, Edward]

All, below are the minutes of our last meeting. Please let me know of any additions or corrections that may be needed.

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Ed, AK4IS
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Minutes
10/28/2024

New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
Meeting held at the Blacksburg Fire Station #3

Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM

Welcome from Cam Coble, President
Introduction of officers
Check-in of members

Reports
Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
The August meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 10/26. No corrections or additions were received.

Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
Club finances in good shape. No expenditures or incoming funds over the last month. Will start collecting soon for 2025.

WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
One on Cloyd’s Mountain was down, possible internet issues again.

Repeater Update – Mike Herring and Cam Coble
Repeaters are linked again. Need to turn the volume down.

Club Donation Acknowledgements
None.

Old Business

Planning for D-Day Memorial Special Event – Cam Coble
Club has been invited back for Veteran’s Day in November.  Will have a special call, W2B. Listed in QST and on the ARRL special event website. Can arrive early in the morning, may be set up in a different spot. Plan to operate 2 stations.

New Business

JOTA/JOTI Event – Cam Coble
Held at Camp Powhattan in Hiwassee, Virginia on October 19th.  Had a single station, with a monitor so scouts could view.  Several club members took part and talked with scouts around the country. Went well for the first time. Next year will prepare a script with some ideas to spark conversation – some cub scouts had mic fright or were very brief in their comments.

Nominating Committee – Cam Coble
John Morehead, KO4OUE, will chair. Jim Hassall, W4BEA and Patrick Lloyd, KN4PDL, will also serve.  Nominations will be submitted at the November meeting.

New Member Application – Cam Coble

  *   Mark, KK4QZF

Approved with a unanimous vote.

Club QSL Card – Cam Coble
Further discussion and samples.

Blings n Things –“SOTA/POTA Spectacle” – Members detailed their experiences with Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations, including gear and breathtaking views

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

There were a total of 17 attendees (15 in person, 2 online)

Reminder – November meeting will be on the 18th. This is one week early to avoid interfering with anyone’s Thanksgiving holiday plans.