<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Fellow members of the NCDXA:</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The October meeting of the National Capitol DX
Association will be held on <b>Saturday,
October 21</b></font></font><font size="3" color="#000000"> at the residence of Jim Locke, W3NRJ, 15301 Turkey Foot Road,
Darnestown, MD 20878.</font><span><font size="3" color="#000000"> </font></span></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">A Google map link to help provide driving directions to
Jim’s QTH can be found at:<span> </span></font></font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/15301+Turkey+Foot+Rd,+Gaithersburg,+MD+20878/@39.1060648,-7.2932034,17z/data=%214m5%213m4%211s0x89b631f72012ac89:0x41360630c22f22c1%218m2%213d39.106581%214d-77.290886" target="_blank"><font size="3" color="#0563c1" face="Calibri">https://www.google.com/maps/<wbr>place/15301+Turkey+Foot+Rd,+<wbr>Gaithersburg,+MD+20878/@39.<wbr>1060648,-7.2932034,17z/data=!<wbr>4m5!3m4!1s0x89b631f72012ac89:<wbr>0x41360630c22f22c1!8m2!3d39.<wbr>106581!4d-77.290886</font></a></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><b><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">NOTE: You are
advised to strictly adhere to the posted speed limits as you travel along
Darnestown Road where radar cameras are used to effectively catch speeders.</font></b></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><b><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></b></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The October meeting is the Club’s Annual Meeting, an
important event, with the election of officers and financial report on the
agenda. <span>DXCC card</span></font></font><font size="3" color="#000000"> checking by Don Search,
W3AZD, or Terry Hines, N4ZH will also be available before the meeting starts.</font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">This year, two Board of Directors positions are up for
election: Vice-President, currently held by John Kanode, N4MM (</font><a href="mailto:n4mm@arrl.net" target="_blank"><font size="3" color="#0563c1" face="Calibri">n4mm@arrl.net</font></a><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">) and Treasurer, held by Jack
Ference, W3KX (</font><a href="mailto:w3kx@arrl.net" target="_blank"><font size="3" color="#0563c1" face="Calibri">w3kx@arrl.net</font></a><font face="Calibri"><font size="3" color="#000000">). John Kanode
said he will be running for re-election this year. Jack has indicated that he
will not be running for re-election. If you are interested in learning more
about the duties and responsibilities of each position, please contact the
incumbents. </font><span><font size="3" color="#000000"> </font></span><font size="3" color="#000000">An Email announcement
describing the Treasurer’s duties and responsibilities will follow this Email
announcement. </font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">The meeting agenda may be found at the end of this
announcement.</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">This meeting is also the time when members traditionally
pay their dues for the coming year. NCDXA dues for the coming year are due in
the month of October. <span> </span></font></font><font size="3" color="#000000">If you are unable
to attend the meeting, checks may be mailed to the Treasurer’s address or you
may pay using the Club’s PayPal link; both can be found on the NCDXA website
membership services link: </font></font><a href="http://ncdxa.org/membership.shtml" target="_blank"><font size="3" color="#0563c1" face="Calibri">http://ncdxa.org/membership.<wbr>shtml</font></a><font face="Calibri"><span><font size="3" color="#000000"> </font></span><font size="3" color="#000000">You are urged to attend this meeting. </font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">As is the custom at NCDXA meetings, the schedule is as
follows:</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">4:00 PM</span></span> Social hour with drinks and snacks</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">5:00 PM</span></span> Business meeting</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">6:00 PM</span></span> Buffet dinner</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Jim will provide the main dish along with soft drinks and
water. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share such as salads, baked
beans, potato salad, desserts, wine, beer or other items which would complement
burgers. Members and guests are encouraged to contribute $10 cash per person the first
time you go through the buffet line to help offset the cost of the dinner.</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Weather permitting, Jim is planning on holding the
meeting on his deck, so you should consider bringing a sweater or light jacket.</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">If you plan on attending the meeting, <b><u>PLEASE RSVP by <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">8:00 PM</span></span> on Wednesday,
October 18</u></b></font></font><font size="3" color="#000000"> to </font></font><a href="mailto:jimw3nrj@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><font size="3" color="#0563c1" face="Calibri">jimw3nrj@yahoo.com</font></a><font face="Calibri"><font size="3" color="#000000">
and provide your name, call sign, number of persons attending and what you will
be bringing to share.</font><span><font size="3" color="#000000"> </font></span><font size="3" color="#000000">This step is
important to help Jim properly plan so that enough food and drinks are
purchased for the meeting. If you are unsure until the day of the event, please DO come anyway.</font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">I look forward to seeing you on <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">October 21</span></span>.</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">73, Fred Laun, K3ZO</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">President, NCDXA</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><b><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">NCDXA Annual
Meeting Agenda – <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">October 21, 2017</span></span></font></b></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Call to Order – Fred Laun</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Proof of Meeting Notice and Quorum Count – Terry Hines</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Welcome and Self-Introductions – Fred Laun</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Approval of August Meeting Minutes – Terry Hines</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Collection of 2018 Member Dues – Jack Ference</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Treasurer’s Report – Jack Ference</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">FowlFest Recap – Jack Ference</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">ARRL Activities and News – John Kanode</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Third Call Area Bureau Activities – Fred Laun</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Old Business – NCDXA Tax Reporting Status – Fred Laun</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">New Business – Report on Nominations Received and
Nominations from the Floor – Terry Hines</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Voting of Full Members for Election of Officers</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Voting Results – Terry Hines</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">DX News and Upcoming DXpeditions - All</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">General Discussion</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Next Meeting – <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">Dec 16, 2017</span></span> -<span> </span></font></font><font size="3" color="#000000">Meeting and Holiday Party - KB4FAS QTH –
Oakton, VA</font></font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Calibri">Adjournment</font></p><font size="3" color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
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