WWDXC Board Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2026
- Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM by Jack N7JP. In attendance were: Jack N7JP; Marv K7IU; Adam K7EDX; Dennis K7DSE; Tom NU7J; Dick K7BTW; Robin WA7CPA; Rob N7QT
- Review/Approve Minutes: Approved January 27, 2026 board meeting minutes.
- Correspondence: No new correspondence
- Treasurer Report: Approved previous Treasurer report. The report provided by Dennis K7DSE as of February 24, 2026 reported a total balance in treasury of $14,138.93. Reviewed and approved 2026 budget submitted by Dennis K7DSE.
- Membership report: 173active members including 2 new members.
- 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 Marv K7IU. 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.
- Mike & Key – Adam K7EDX has reserved an information table for WWDXC. Update: Marv K7IU has reserved a table, to sell SK equipment donated to WWDXC.
- Summer Picnic – The Brightwater facility has been reserved for Saturday, July 25th.
- 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
- S21WD Dxpedition – Board agreed to donate 200 EU to S21WD Dxpedition (#49 Most wanted from west coast).
- Johnny Dack QSL card selection – Rob N7QT and others are planning a project to digitize the QSL card collection. Club members will be asked to help. The QSL cards will eventually be accessible via the wwdxc website. The Board also discussed the possibility of preserving and documenting WWDXC history, and making it accessible on the website.
- Next Club Meeting Presentation: March club presentation will be N1MM contest software voice keyer upgrades, by Brian N9ADG.
- Next Club Meeting Presentation: March club presentation will be N1MM contest software voice keyer upgrades, by Brian N9ADG.
- Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
Meeting Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Tom, NU7J.
- 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.
