WWDXC Board Meeting Minutes – January 27, 2026
- Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM by Jack N7JP. In attendance were: Jack N7JP; Rob N7QT; Adam K7EDX; Dennis K7DSE; Tom NU7J; Dick K7BTW; Justin K5EM; Robin WA7CPA
- Review/Approve Minutes: ApprovedNovember 25, 2025 board meeting minutes, after minor corrections as discussed.
- Correspondence: No new correspondence
- Treasurer Report: Approved previous Treasurer report. The report provided by Dennis K7DSE as of January 27, 2026 reported a total balance in treasury of $14,324.09. Reviewed and approved 2026 budget submitted by Dennis K7DSE.
- Membership report: 173active members plus one pending new application.
- Old Business
- Salmon Run – Justin K5EM requested assistance to make a final review of the contest results. Rob N7QT to assist. Justin will submit email with details to Board. Justin has 38 Salmon Run glasses for sale. Cost will be approximately $10 including shipping costs. Justin to send email to reflector, to solicit sale of glasses to club members. Justin to mail the salmon awards (boxes of salmon) soon. Adam recommended placing ad for 2026 Salmon Run in the brochure that’s handed out at Mike & Key hamfest in Puyallup.
- Donation to WWDXC: The family of Silent Key W7JXR has donated a significant amount ofolder, used equipment to the club. Currently in possession of Adam, K7EDX. The equipment will be inventoried, advertised and sold off in the coming months. i.e. Kenwood TS2000, TS430S, Collins 75A4 Rcvr, Alpha 76A amp, lots of smaller accessories, etc. No update for Jan 27 Board meeting.
- Salmon Run – Justin K5EM requested assistance to make a final review of the contest results. Rob N7QT to assist. Justin will submit email with details to Board. Justin has 38 Salmon Run glasses for sale. Cost will be approximately $10 including shipping costs. Justin to send email to reflector, to solicit sale of glasses to club members. Justin to mail the salmon awards (boxes of salmon) soon. Adam recommended placing ad for 2026 Salmon Run in the brochure that’s handed out at Mike & Key hamfest in Puyallup.
- New Business
- Elections – Elections wereheld by acclimation at the January 13, 2026 regular membership meeting. Jack N7JP was elected as President, replacing Rob N7QT. Per bylaws, Rob will be a Director for 2026. No other changes to club officer positions.
- Mike & Key – Adam K7EDX has reserved an information table for WWDXC. We are considering reserving a table for selling club equipment as well.
- WRTC – WWDXC members have already made a total of approximately $1700 to sponsor a tent at WRTC. The donations were made in the name of WWDXC. As of now WWDXC (and other tent sponsors) are not clearly identified as a sponsor. Action required: We will follow up to request that WRTC update their website to clarify that WWDXC is a sponsor.
- Summer Picnic – The Brightwater Rental application has been submitted by Robin, WA7CPA. (Saturday, July 25th).
- Next Club Meeting Presentation: February 10 club presentation will be by Geochron.
- WRTC – WWDXC members have already made a total of approximately $1700 to sponsor a tent at WRTC. The donations were made in the name of WWDXC. As of now WWDXC (and other tent sponsors) are not clearly identified as a sponsor. Action required: We will follow up to request that WRTC update their website to clarify that WWDXC is a sponsor.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Meeting Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Tom, NU7J.
2025 WWDXC Member Awards
Member of the Year – N7EWN
New Member of the Year – K7RJS
(2) Most Valuable Players – K5EM, KD7H
Rookie of the Year – AI7TR
- Next Club Meeting Presentation: January Presentation – E51MWA dxpedition.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Meeting Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Tom, NU7J.