[SFDXA] Insight from an old timer SFDXA member

[W3AZD]

I have now read all the comments and I agree with Mike, W4UM. He has the 
same feeling that I do about funding. I have been a member of this 
organization since the middle 80's. more or less as as  an out area member 
till the middle 90's. This problem has always been with us and has always 
been solved.  The BOD discussion on it's merits and if necessary take it to 
the membership for a vote.
In the case of the questions for now.     #1    Yes
                                                            #2    Yes

I have always donated to DXpedtions when requested both here and with the 
Nat. Cap. DX  Assoc..
Don, W3AZD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Raskin" <rask1553 at bellsouth.net>
To: "SFDXA" <SFDXA at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:11 AM
Subject: [SFDXA] Insight from an old timer SFDXA member


> Guys - Let me give you some background on the SFDXA and support for
> DXpeditions. Norm, W4QN, has been in the SFDXA longer than I have, but I 
> am
> the second longest full member, continuously from 1979.  This is not
> something new as we had many requests for funding even before "the 
> Internet
> was inverted by Al Gore."  Although our general answer was that we would
> fund after the operation (in other words, if we were in the log), we 
> treated
> each request on an individual basis.  If my memory serves me well, we 
> funded
> many Dxpeditions prior to the event but only if they were from established
> organizations or from well-know DXers.  Back in the "old days," we would
> also fund one of them to come speak at the annual dinner a the Miami 
> Hamfest
> (remember that)?  Also, a DX club good get "exposure" by sending funds 
> after
> the DXpedition and still be acknowledged on the QSL .  Now most 
> DXpeditions
> have a website and list the sponsors before, during, and after the
> DXpedition.  I feeling is that each request be handled on an individual
> basis, taking into account the reputation and past DXpedition history of 
> the
> participates.  If you are looking for club exposure, you get no mileage 
> for
> contributing after the fact.  Ultimately, the decision to provides funds
> prior to a DXpedition, after, or even at all, rests with the membership. 
> I,
> as well as several other SFDXA members, contribute to DXpeditions,
> regardless of whether the club does so or not.  I do so to promote ham 
> radio
> and help where I can. I encourage all members to contribute regardless
> whether or not the club does.  The amount isn't as important as the 
> concept
> of helping provide support.
>
> My 2 cents worth,
> Mike, W4UM
>
>
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