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The Northern California DX Foundation

The Northern California DX Foundation. Prepared by Tim Totten, N4GN NCDXF Director. Outline. NCDXF background NCDXF leadership Recent DX operations supported by NCDXF DXpedition grant process NCDXF worldwide beacon system Other NCDXF activities How can YOU help? Summary.

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The Northern California DX Foundation

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  1. The Northern California DX Foundation Prepared by Tim Totten, N4GN NCDXF Director NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  2. Outline • NCDXF background • NCDXF leadership • Recent DX operations supported by NCDXF • DXpedition grant process • NCDXF worldwide beacon system • Other NCDXF activities • How can YOU help? • Summary NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  3. NCDXF Background • Founded in 1972 • Significant initial capital donation from Lee Shaklee, W6BH • Key revenue sources today: • Contributions from members (~75%) • Interest income from the corpus (~25%) • NCDXF is a not-for-profit organization operating under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code • All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law for United States taxpayers • Very low overhead expenses • No paid staff • No compensation for officers, directors or advisors NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  4. NCDXF Background (cont.) • Although the words “Northern California” still appear in its title, the activities of the Foundation are international in scope, rather than regional • It's not just a W6 thing! • More than 700 active members • Members live in more than 45 different countries! • ~25% of NCDXF members live outside the U.S. NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  5. Board of Directors: Len Geraldi, K6ANP, President Al Burnham, K6RIM,Vice President Tom McShane, NW6P, Secretary Bruce Butler, W6OSP, Treasurer Rusty Epps, W6OAT Dave Pugatch, KI6WF Chuck Ternes, N6OJ Glenn Vinson, W6OTC Steve Merchant, K6AW Ken Anderson, K6TA Tim Totten, N4GN Advisors: Bob Fabry, N6EK Charles Mason, W4NJK Dave Leeson, W6NL Bob Ferrero, W6RJ Steve Thomas, N6ST Peter Jennings, VE3SUN/AB6WM/C31LJ Lou Beaudet, K6TMB Howard Brainen, WZ6Z Dick Wilson, K6LRN Steve Lund, K6UM NCDXF Leadership NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  6. STØRY SV2ASP/A VU4NRO/VU4RBI TJ3SP/TJ3FR FT5XO ZK3SB YI9ZF TX9 YVØD A52CDX 3B9C T33C ZL7II 6OØG/6OØCW CYØAA K7C Recent DX OperationsSupported by NCDXF Coming up: 3YØX and much more! NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  7. DXpedition Grant Process • Applicant fills out and submits web form detailing operational plans, radio equipment, antennas, transportation, licensing, other permits, budget and requested grant amount • Applicant also agrees to NCDXF terms regarding QSLing, operating practices and other matters • NCDXF President assigns a liaison from the BoD to communicate directly with the applicant • For large scale operations, applicant typically submits additional supporting material and/or presents their request at a BoD meeting • Lots of discussion, possibly including questions to the applicant • BoD votes • Applicant is notified of the result NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  8. NCDXF Worldwide Beacon System NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  9. Other NCDXF Activities • World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) • NCDXF has long supported this top-notch international event • Directed donations to WRTC can be made through NCDXF • NCDXF Scholarship Program • Started in 1997 with a $20,000 donation from W6EEN • To date, $19,000 has been awarded, while the corpus has remained at or above the $20,000 level • DX video library • Very large selection of DXpedition and other videos • Available for club meetings, hamfests, etc. • New and improved newsletter sent to all members twice a year NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  10. How Can YOU Help? • Annual membership donations • Basic membership level is $50/year • Average annual contribution is ~$75/year • You can sign up on-line: http://www.ncdxf.org • Equipment donations • Equipment is either sold or forwarded to deserving DX stations • Contact Chuck, N6OJ (n6oj@sbcglobal.net) for details • Stock donations--great tax benefits! • Estate donations--name NCDXF in your will! • Club donations • A growing number of DX clubs are making annual contributions to NCDXF • More efficient than managing their own internal programs for supporting DXpeditions with limited funds • Contact Bruce, W6OSP (w6osp@aol.com) with any questions regarding donations NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

  11. Summary • NCDXF helps make DX magic happen • NCDXF needs the support of DXers--it needs YOUR support--to do its work! • See http://www.ncdxf.org for more information, or to make your donation THANKS! NCDXF-standard.ppt 18-Sep-2005

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