Meeting Minutes – Aug 27, 2024
- Meeting called to order at 7:27 PM by Rob N7QT. In attendance were Rob N7QT; Rusty W6OAT; Dennis K7DSE; Tom NU7J; Jack N7JP; Robin WA7CPA; Rich W6RS
- Review/Approve Minutes: Approved June 25, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Correspondence: No recent correspondence. Approved $100 donation to V7X dxpedition (#97 most wanted). Also approved $100 donation to DX Marathon program.
- Treasurer Report: Approved previous Treasurer report. The report provided by Dennis K7DSE as of Aug 27, 2024 reported a total balance in treasury of $19,085.00.
- Membership report: 165 active members, plus 1 new member payment in process
- Old Business
- W7OM Club Call Sign Assignment – Rod W7OM (SK) was one of the original founders of WWDXC. There is a desire to preserve the W7OM call sign as a club call. Adam and Justin to investigate process with help from K7SS. (Still in work)
- Purchase of WWDXC banner: Adam to investigate cost of purchasing WWDXC banner for future dxpeditions by club members. (Still in work)
- W7OM Club Call Sign Assignment – Rod W7OM (SK) was one of the original founders of WWDXC. There is a desire to preserve the W7OM call sign as a club call. Adam and Justin to investigate process with help from K7SS. (Still in work)
- New Business
- Discussed cost savings Ideas for next convention
- Renting the entire facility at Brightwater (Woodinville) is significantly less expensive and is in close proximity to a hotel. Brightwater is available Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to midnight. Sunday is not available.
- SDXA is discussing having their convention in a more centralized location such as Yakima, in order to increase participation from western WA and other areas.
- Discussed applying for an ARRL club grant, to help cover cost of our 2024 convention.
- 2024 Christmas Party – Adam to investigate location and assign date for Christmas Party (i.e. Lynnwood Spaghetti Factory)
- Sept Club meeting presentation topic: Jeff W7BRS – Lord Howe Island DXpedition
- 2025 Picnic date: Will be held at Brightwater site in Woodinville, tentatively on last Saturday of July. (July 26). Second choice will be July 19.
- Discussed open Board positions for 2025: Rich and possibly Tom
- Rusty reported that WWDXC will be able to sponsor WRTC tent for NA Area 6 (which includes 7th call area).
- Discussed cost savings Ideas for next convention
- Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Meeting Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Tom, NU7J.