[nrv-hams] August 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
8/20/2024

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 May meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 8/24. No corrections or additions were received.

Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
Sold over $40 worth of items at the Roanoke Hamfest.  There were items that were leftover from the Radio Rummage sale at Field Day.

WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
One on Brush Mountain is working fine.

Repeater Update – Mike Herring and Cam Coble
Not currently linked between Cloyd and Brush Mountain repeaters but plan to go up again soon to fix that.

Club Donation Acknowledgements
Donation from Rick, K3IW for 2024 Field Day Expenses


Old Business

None

New Business

Review of D-Day Memorial Special Event – Danny Wylam
Participated in their No-Excuses Night on August 10. Went very well and the club has been invited back for Veteran’s Day in November.  Had 79 contacts using two radios on 20 and 40 meters.


Discussion of JOTA/JOTI Event – Cam Coble
Oct 18-20 at Camp Powhatan, hope to go up with one station. Based on past experience probably want to use older equipment in case of any damage or mishandling.

Booth at 2025 Roanoke Ham Fest – Cam Cable
Discussed renting a table at future Roanoke Ham Fest’s.  The cost is only $25.

Club QSL Card – Cam Coble
We have not had one before. Would need a design that represents the club and the NRV area.

New member application – Cam Coble
-           Ethan Carter Edwards AE4CE
Approved with a unanimous vote in favor of membership.

Silent Key, Carter Craigge, N3AO
Members shared reminisces. A condolence card will be sent to Kay Craigge.
https://www.arrl.org/news/carter-craigie-n3ao-silent-key



Blings n Things – “Emergency Comms Extravaganza” – Members shared their emergency communication setup and discussed its role in community service.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

There were a total of 19 attendees (15 in person, 4 online)