[NCDXA] Minutes of NCDXA October 27 Meeting

[Ed Kuebert]

Well said!!!

> On Nov 10, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Alfred Laun via NCDXA <ncdxa at ncdxa.org> wrote:
> 
> Fellow Members of NCDXA:
> 
> Before going on to relate the details of our most recent regular
> meeting,  I would like to formally thank and congratulate our
> Treasurer Phil Barsky, K3EW for his initiatives in utilizing the ZOOM
> online application to expand and revitalize our organization.
> 
> As NCDXA old-timers know, our organization used to meet in members'
> homes where informal camaraderie, good food and drink and fellowship
> were in abundance.   But the march of time has, sadly, depleted
> and/or scattered our local ranks, and for most of my time as President,
> had morphed into greatly reduced numbers of members meeting in the
> psychologically colder atmosphere of hotel rooms.
> 
> Nobody would wish a return of the pandemic on us, but it did have
> the unintended result of motivating organizations to find new ways
> to connect with members and to recruit new members.  In the case
> of NCDXA, this has allowed members who have moved out of the area
> to attend regular meetings and for NCDXA to offer membership to 
> folks who live too far away to attend in-person meetings.
> 
> Not only has Phil skilfully used his knowledge of online capabilities
> to resuscitate our regular meetings, but his establishing the weekly
> "How's DX" sessions has allowed us to relate to each other more frequently
> as well as enhancing the value of NCDXA  membership.
>  
> For these reasons,  I know you will all join me in awarding Phil a
> hearty vote of thanks.  
> 
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> MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NATIONAL CAPITOL DX ASSOCIATION
>                     OCTOBER 27, 2022
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> After a bit of confusion caused by ZOOM connectivity problems, President
> K3ZO called the online meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. EDST.
> 
> In attendance were the following members:
> 
> 1. Vic Culver,  W4VIC
> 2. Fred Laun, K3ZO
> 3. Howard Sherer, AE3T
> 4. Ed Kuebert, K5EK
> 5. Fred Matos, W3ICM
> 6. John Kanode, N4MM
> 7. Brian Treadwell, WV4V
> 8. Terry Hines, N4ZH
> 9. Everett Bollin, WA3DVO
> 10. Mike Cresap,  W3IP (guest)
> 
> Since the in-person August FOWLFEST meeting had been a purely social affair,  no 
> minutes had been taken of that meeting,  so there are no former minutes to read
> this time.
> 
> K3ZO pointed out that this October meeting has traditionally been the annual
> meeting at which officers are selected.  He pointed out that at the present
> time, he has been acting as Secretary since there is currently no incumbent
> in this position. He suggested that, given that up to five of the six regular
> yearly meetings are now held online via ZOOM,  there is no practical reason
> why out-of-area members cannot be officers. He opened the floor for discussion
> of this matter.
> 
> As a result, Brian Treadwell, WV4V offered to become Secretary, and his initiative
> was accepted.  K3ZO said he would provide necessary materials to WV4V in due course.
> 
> In the absence of Treasurer K3EW, K3ZO relayed his Treasurer's report.  At this 
> time the treasury has $5,963.08 cash on hand.  K3EW wished members to take note
> that 2023 dues of $30 are solicited for those who have not yet paid up.
> 
> There was some discussion by those present as to whether NCDXA should contribute
> to the upcoming DXpeditions to Crozet and/or Bouvet.
> 
> Vice-President N4MM gave his regular report on ARRL affairs.  There was some concern
> that QST has not been as useful or as timely as usual. As for current DXpeditions, most
> of the discussion involved P29PO and TYØRU.
> 
> K3ZO reported that the flow of overseas cards into the W3 QSL Bureau had slowed
> recently.  The yearly report of bureau numbers would be made at the end of December.
> 
> There being no further business, the formal meeting was closed at 8:08 PM after
> which informal discussions continued.
> 
> Respectfully submitted,
> 
> Fred Laun,  K3ZO
> Secretary (Acting)     
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