November 5, 2015 Club Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM Red Cross Building, 60 Hawthorne St., Medford, OR (across from Hawthorne Park)
Program: 1. QRP Backpacking, Allan Taylor, K7GT. 2. DXing from interesting locations, Bill Schrader, W7QMU. Club Elections.
Program: QRP backpack portable operating. Allan will talk about some of the many interesting experiences he’s had operating CW QRP portable from a backpack.
Program: DXing from Interesting Locations. Bill Schrader will discuss his DX opertions from different locations, and share some of his experiences and talk about some of the interesting issues he has run into.
Announced in the November 2015 issue of The Repeater.
Meeting Notes
From the December 2015 issue of The Repeater.
RVARC - MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2015
President Allan Taylor, K7GT called to order the meeting in the Red Cross building - Medford, OR at 1900 L. There were 28 members and guests in attendance.
Allan gave a short presentation about his experiences with portable QRP operations. He talked about various operating locations and the equipment he used through the years. Allan also showed his current portable setup, which is primarily used during rafting trips.
NEW BUSINESS
Allan, K7GT reminded the members that it is nearing time for dues for 2016. Allan asked to be reimbursed expenses of $82 that was used for dinner last month when Jim Pace, the ARRL Northwest Division Director visited the club. It was voted on by the present membership, and passed.
The Christmas party for December is planned for December 5th at Tom’s house. The details will be published in the newsletter.
Tom N5EG, announced the results of the recent Field Day operation. The club scored 1st place in Oregon, and 3rd in the Northwest Division. The score was good enough to earn a 13 place overall ranking in the 4A category.
Allan, K7GT explained that there were no volunteers for the nominating committee last month, and there were no candidates for President for the upcoming year. Bob Deuel, K2GLO volunteered to remain Treasurer for the upcoming year, and Carl VanOrden, W7BRO, agreed to continue as Secretary. These positions were approved by majority vote. Scott Cummings, NA7OM asked to be Vice-President, but with the absence of a Presidential nominee, Scott was asked to become the President, with Allan Taylor, K7GT as Vice-President. Both positions were approved by majority vote, and minimal protest from Scott.
A motion was made to continue paying $40 per month for rental of the Red Cross facility for meetings. A vote was taken, and the motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer Bob Deuel, K2GLO, reported and account balance of $3322.77. Bob said that insurance had been paid in the amount of $320, but the rent for the upcoming year is not yet paid.
The meeting was put on hold at 1940 L for “eyeball QSOs”. The meeting was called back into session at 2005 L.
PRESENTATION
Bill Shrader, W7QMU, talked about his DX adventures. Bill had some very interesting stories of operating in remote locations, such as the Canadian arctic, St Paul Island, Alaska and Jan Mayben Island Norway. Bill also shared his experiences working the station at the Vatican in Italy. We also learned what a 40 lb turkey really means to a DX adventurer among other things.
The meeting was adjourned at 2055 L
Submitted by Carl VanOrden, W7BRO Secretary
