[TMRA] Upcoming TMRA Meetings and Events - IMPORTANT UPDATED INFO (as of 3/26)

[Robert Hall]

Hi everyone!
Hopefully your shut-in time is going well and all family are well/healthy.

The executive committee met this evening and made some decisions related to
our upcoming meetings and events. This list below is status as of today
(March 26th, 2020).  I'll list them in order (and the current status).

*All Tech Meetings and Executive Committee Meetings (until further notice) *-
*AS SCHEDULED, BUT ONLY AS REMOTE WEB MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *- These
two meetings will still occur monthly, however, we regret that due to
pandemic in-person meeting restrictions, and technology restrictions, these
will only be remotely held tele-conference calls until further notice,
hosted by Rob KV8P.  If you feel you need to be included and/or have
business for these groups, please contact Rob (KV8P) to get added to the
invite and agendas.  These committee members will continue to receive
individual invites for those calls.

*April 8th (April General Meeting)* - *IS OFFICIALLY CANCELLED*.  It its
place we will be having an "on-the-air" Social net on 147.27 starting at
7pm (since your schedule is free anyway).  We'll focus some time talking
about our most likely next event which is the "Museum Ships On-The-Air",
onboard the SS Col. James M. Schoonmaker which is scheduled for June 6th
and 7th. Join us that evening on 147.27.

*April 18th ("I Have My License, Now What" class)* - IS OFFICIALLY
CANCELLED.  This decision was made since the 911 Training Center is no
longer available to use due the pandemic, gatherings are still likely
prohibited, and our main participation is typically from the currently
cancelled technician class.

*April 25th - NVIS Day operation (scheduled for Maumee Fire Station #2) -**
IS CANCELLED IN THE PLANNED/CURRENT FORM. * There is a  chance that the
contest may be cancelled.  Assuming it is "not cancelled" and goes on as
scheduled, many of us will be giving it individual efforts from our homes
for this particular event.  We're planning to share stories and good
"spots" on 147.27 throughout the day.  Let us know if you plan to operate
and join us for some commenting on 147.27 if you do!  It will be fun
comparing notes.

*May 13th (May General Meeting)* -  *Currently scheduled as originally
planned, *but please watch closely for updates.  We will only be holding
in-person meetings, starting in May, as long as the guidance from the Ohio
Governor and CDC allow for it.   In the event that we are still
quarantined, we may indeed do something different than the net in April,
including potential for a facebook live or Zoom Meeting presentation.
(watch for more). We plan to revisit and discuss the plan for this meeting
on April 22nd.

*May 16th - TMRA bus to Dayton Hamvention - IS CURRENTLY CANCELLED* due to
the Pandemic causing cancellation of the Dayton Hamvention this year.  We
will ensure that anyone that paid receives reimbursement as soon as
possible.

*June 6th and 7th - Museum Ships on the Air -* (Operating K8E on-board the
SS Col. James M Schoonmaker- Toledo) -  *Currently scheduled as originally
planned, *but please watch closely for updates.  We are currently running
this event as originally planned.  If the overall event gets cancelled (due
to museum or state restrictions) we would then completely cancel our event.
(but let's think and plan positive for now!).  The plan for this event will
be reviewed on April 22nd and could be officially decided as late as May
27th. Note that is is also possible that, depending on status and
restrictions, that we have the event (but with restrictions and additional
precautions).  Stay tuned.

*June 10th (June General Meeting)* -  *Currently scheduled as originally
planned, *but please watch closely for updates.  We will only be holding
in-person meetings, as long as the guidance from the Ohio Governor and CDC
allow for it. In the event that we are still quarantined, we may indeed do
something different than the net in April, including potential for a
facebook live or Zoom Meeting presentation.  (watch for more updates going
forward). This meeting status will be revisited and final decision made at
or prior to May 27th.

June 27th and 28th - Ham Radio Field Day - (Wolcott House, Maumee)  -
*Currently
scheduled as originally planned, *but please watch closely for updates.  We
are currently running this event as originally planned as it is too early
to know of any needed changes at this time.  If the overall event gets
cancelled (due to state restrictions or ARRL cancellation) we would then
completely cancel our event.  (A Wolcott House availability disruption
would likely just move our event)  In the event that the event location or
gathering is not allowed, but the ARRL still holds the event, we will treat
it the same as we did for NVIS day (separate operations, but coordination
on 147.27). Again, too early to speculate.  Let's think positive and plan
to go on as scheduled (at least for now).  Note that is is also possible
that, depending on status and restrictions, that we have the event (but
with restrictions and additional precautions).  We plan to fully review
this event on or prior to May 27th, so watch for updates.  Stay tuned.
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