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Welcome to Northern California DX Club. June 21, 2012. Tonight’s Agenda. Club Business Introduction of Officers Special Announcement about K6RK Introductions of Members New members Treasurer’s Report Club Business – Election of next years officers DX news QSTs
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Welcome to Northern California DX Club June 21, 2012
Tonight’s Agenda • Club Business • Introduction of Officers • Special Announcement about K6RK • Introductions of Members • New members • Treasurer’s Report • Club Business – Election of next years officers • DX news • QSTs • Program – Ed Muns, W0YK – RTTY DX’ing NCDXC June 21
NCDXC Officersfor of 2011 / 2012 • Officers • President Russ Bentson K6KLY • Vice President Steve Jones N6SJ • Secretary Paul Ewing N6PSE • Treasurer Bob Lanning W6OPO • Directors • Craig Bradley AE6RR • Jim Abraham W6EB • John Eisenberg K6YP • Peter Grabosky W6OOL • Ross Forbes K6GFJ NCDXC June 21
K6RK Silent Key • Chuck Patterson was licensed since1930 • K6RK was NCDXC member since 1973 • NCDXC President 1983-84 & 2000-2002 • K6RK was Member of the Year in 2004 • He loved DX but especially 160 meters • More information in May 2004 “DX’er” NCDXC June 21
Introductions of Members & Guests • Let’s go around the room… • Introduce yourself & any guests • Please be brief so our program can start by 7:45 sharp NCDXC June 21
Secretary’s ReportPaul Ewing, N6PSE • Any new members? • Paul has applications… • New Membership Voting NCDXC June 21
Treasurer’s Report • Fiscal Year to Date: • Income: $2,624 • Expenses: $11,544 • Net Income: ($8,919) Net loss within budget • Bank Balance: $45,436 NCDXC June 21
Tonight’s Raffle • Mike W6WZ & Carolyn WB6ABC have some great prizes! • Got Tickets? • see Carolyn or Mike if you need them • 6 for $5 - 12 for $10 - 24 for $20 • GOOD LUCK! • Tonight’s Main Prize – MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer NCDXC June 21
Proposed Slate - Officers President – K6KLY, Russ VP – K6MKF, Mike Secretary – N6BM, Bill Treasurer – W6OPO, Bob NCDXC June 21
Proposed Slate - Directors • Past President – N6RC, Dick • Director – W6KM, Dick • Director – N6PSE, Paul • Director – W6PK, Phil • Director – K6MM, John NCDXC June 21
Election • Are there any other members present who would like to run for ANY of these positions? • Based on input from members tonight and from the election committee it’s time to vote. NCDXC June 21
K6MM’s Words of Wisdom • DX Convention Update • NCDXC Web Page Update • Special purchase information NCDXC June 21
Special Purchase Details • Group buy of the Honda E20001 generator NCDXC June 21
ARRL Convention • The ARRL National Convention will be in October 2012 at the Santa Clara Marriott • We need volunteers to help out at the NCDXC booth NCDXC June 21
Question of the Night • In the past few years, the club has not held a regular meeting during August. • How many would like the NCDXC to hold a regular meeting during August? NCDXC June 21
NCDXC Picnic • Saturday, July 21st 10:30 AM-2:30 PM • NCDXC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. • We need volunteers to bring something to share with others like a salad, dessert, chips, etc. NCDXC June 21
DX to Look Out For • KC9/5B4 until June 30th • A6/DL9WVM – until June 30th • RI1FJA & RI1FJL – until August 1st • T6JP – until July 30th • OZ/DO6EBB – until June 30th • FJ/W6JKV – until July 4th (6 Meters) • TF/VX3T – until June 30th • VP2MDD – until July 7th NCDXC June 21
NCDXC Net • Please Remember - NCDXC Net • Every Thursday 8pm • Except on monthly meeting nights (3rd Thurs) • On W6TI repeater, 147.360 MHz, PL 110.9 • Information is on our web site NCDXC June 21
DXer Material • Editor - Phil, W6PK • Phil’s e-mail address is: Phil-W6PK phil-w6pk@verinsky.com • If you have suggestions for articles, etc. please see or contact Phil • If you would like to contribute (photos, articles, etc.), Phil will be very happy to talk to you! • We are adding a swap shop page to the DX’er. • Please send your info to Phil NCDXC June 21
Additional QSTs • Does anyone have any other announcements they would like to make? NCDXC June 21
Tonight’s Program Ed Muns, W0YK RTTY DX’ing NCDXC June 21
RAFFLETIME! • Does anyone need tickets before we start? NCDXC June 21
Thanks for Coming Tonight! • DON’T FORGET: the next gathering will be at the Picnic – July 21st • Pray for more sunspots! • Get on the air and work some DX! • 73 & Good DX! NCDXC June 21