February 2025 – Board Minutes

Draft Meeting Minutes – Feb 25, 2025

1. Meeting called to order at 7:08 PM by Rob N7QT.  In attendance were Adam K7EDX; Jack N7JP; Rusty W6OAT; Dennis K7DSE; Tom NU7J; Robin WA7CPA; Dick K7BTW; Rob N7QT; Marv K7IU
   
   
2.  Review/Approve Minutes: Approved Jan 28, 2025 board meeting minutes.
   
   
3. Correspondence:   None
   
   
4. Treasurer Report: Approved previous Treasurer report.    The report provided by Dennis K7DSE as of Feb 25, 2025 reported a total balance in treasury of $14,162.60. 
   
   
5. Membership report: 170 active members.  Two new members added in Feb: K3XC and AI7ER. 
   
   
6. Old Business
   
   
   1. Salmon Run update – SR “Sweeps” glasses have been mailed to those who earned them.  49 “Non-sweeps” glasses are on order and will be distributed and sold later.
   1. Mike & Key Swap Meet – March 8.  Coordinated logistical details for WWDXC booth. 
   1. SEAPAC Convention – Discussions are underway with DX clubs and SEAPAC to integrate future PNWDX Convention with SEAPAC (beginning no sooner than 2026). 
   1. Groups.io   Discussed ideas to create a subgroup for DX spots (and possibly other topics) within WWDXC Groups.io.  It costs $20/month to have sub-groups.  The Board decided that there’s not sufficient traffic on the reflector at this time, to justify the need for sub-groups.  Further discussion is needed.
   1. ET3AA Totem Award has been issued. Photo and brief story to be posted on WWDXC website.  (In work by Tom, NU7J).
7. New Business
   1. WWDXC Lunches – Discussed ideas to encourage informal lunches at various locations including Kitsap Peninsula and other areas in Puget Sound area.  The purpose is to have more face to face gatherings and build personal relationships within the club. 
      
      
   1. Next Club Meeting Presentation: S9Z Dxpedition, presented by Angus KJ7KOJ and Robin W7YED
       
8. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.

 Meeting Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Tom, NU7J.