DATE: 21 June 2008

QTH: W3LPL's

National Capitol DX Association - June 2008

NCDXA Officers:
President: Dick Maylott, W2YE (703) 443-0522; w2ye@verizon.net
Vice President: John Kanode, N4MM (703) 837-1340; n4mm@arrl.net
Treasurer: Brian Bayus, N1KC (703) 264-1180; n1kc@arrl.net
Secretary: George Vincent, K3GV (301) 249-6399; k3gv@arrl.net
NCDXA’s Web Site: http://www.qsl.net/ncdxa/

Meeting Notice: The next NCDXA meeting will be held on Saturday, June 21st, at the QTH of Frank (W3LPL) and Phyllis Donovan, 3055 Hobbs Rd, Glenwood, MD 301-854-6619. BBQ sandwiches/platters and drinks will be available from Noon on. The NCDXA business meeting will begin ~2 PM. It’s a good idea to bring a lawn chair if you want. You do not need to call Frank or Phyllis to confirm that you will be there. Just come on out

Directions:
Directions to W3LPL 3055 Hobbs Rd, Glenwood, MD Phone 301-854-6619
Directions from I-95: Take Rt 32 West (Exit 38B) west towards Columbia and Clarksville. Follow Rt 32 for 8 miles until it becomes a two lane road. After two miles you will pass through a pair of flashing traffic signals at Linden Church Road. After another 3 miles you will approach two closely spaced traffic signals. Turn left at the 2nd traffic signal at Burntwoods Road. Follow Burntwoods Road for 1.7 miles and turn right on Hobbs Road. Park on the grass in front of the towers.

Directions from Montgomery Co: Take Rt 97 (Georgia Ave) north through Olney and Sunshine and cross the Patuxent River into Howard county. Five miles into Howard Co, turn right onto Burntwoods Rd. Follow Burntwoods for one mile and turn left on Hobbs Road.

Directions from I-70 westbound: Take I-70 West to Route 32 South (Exit 80). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Rt 32 South towards Clarksville. After 1/2 mile, turn right at the first traffic signal onto Rt 144. Follow Rt 144 for three miles and turn left onto McKendree Rd (church on left). Follow McKendree for 1.5 miles and take the second left onto Hobbs Rd. W3LPL is one mile ahead on top of the hill.

Directions from I-70 eastbound: Take I-70 East to Route 97 South (Exit 76). At the bottom of the exit ramp, bear right onto Rt 97 South towards Glenwood and Olney. After two miles, turn left onto McKendree Road. Follow McKendree Road for 1/2 mile and turn right on Hobbs Road. W3LPL is a mile ahead on top of the hill.

Meeting Agenda: [at approx. 2 PM]
1. Thanks to Frank and Phyllis for hosting the event
2. Introduction of Members and Guests
3. NCDXA Officers' Reports (President, Secretary's, Treasurer's as available)
4. ARRL/DXAC Report
5. Voting in of new members
6. Other items of interest

Secretary’s Notes from George Vincent K3GV:
The meeting was called to order by the President, Dick Maylott, at 5PM. Dave WC4B and Marlene KB4FAS Hammond, the host and hostess for this meeting were thanked for their hospitality. Self-introductions by those present included comments of recent activities.

April Meeting Attendees included:
Dick Maylott W2YE, John Kanode N4MM, George Vincent K3GV, Brian Bayus N1KC, Don Search W3AZD, Hope Smith WB3ANE, Terry Hines N4ZH, Dave Hammond WC4B, Roger Stephens K5VRX, Ed Kuebert K5EK, John Kirkham KC4B, Bernie Keiser W4SW, Steve Bank W3OU, Fred Laun K3ZO, Rick Murphy K1MU, Coleman Baker K4RZ, Larry Vogt N4VA, Ray Johnson K5RJ, Son Sambol K7CS, Pradyumna Rana WB4NFO, and David Collingham K3LP. Guest: Marlene Hammond KB4FAS.

The Treasurer's Report from Brian Bayus N1KC::

Income and Expense
02/23/2008-04/12/2008

Life Member Account

Starting Balance: $ 315.00
Income $ 00.00
Expenses $ 00.00
Ending Balance $ 315.00

Operating Account

Starting Balance $ 2,495.29

Income $ 65.00 W3 Bureau Income
45.00 Dinner Contributions
90.00 Supplemental Contribution
Total Income $ 200.00

Expenses $ 150.00 Dinner Expense K1MU
65.00 W3 Bureau Expense
25.00 Ashton Radio Club (Repeater)
Total Expenses $ 250.00

Ending Balance $ 2,445.29 ( -$50.00 from last report)

Total Assets $ 2,760.29 ( -$50.00 from last report)

Respectfully Submitted: Brian E. Bayus, N1KC Treasurer

The secretary's report was accepted as submitted by George Vincent K3GV.

A motion was made by Brian Bayus N1KC and seconded by Dave Hammond WC4B to increase the dues to $25 effective October 1, 2008 and $72 for a three (3) year renewal. After minimal discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

It was also decided to increase the contribution to hosts from $150 to $175 for meetings held at host houses.

Dave Collingham K3LP offered a suite of rooms that he has reserved at the Crowne Plaza in Dayton,Ohio for the use of NCDXA for a hospitality suite on Friday night during the Dayton Hamfest. The offer was graciously accepted and Roger Stephens K5VRX will coordinate the effort.

Brian Bayus N1KC mentioned that membership certificates are available and if anyone still needs one, to get in touch with him.

Fred Laun K3ZO provided a short report on the activities of the W3 QSL Bureau and it appears to be operating smoothly. Fred stated the new sorters have been recruited for J, P and H calls.

John Kanode N4MM reported that the controversy over Kosovo is still ongoing and resolution is needed between the State Department Sovereign Territory List and the Independent States of the World List.

There were no new members to be voted in.

It was decided that the club would not make a contribution to the VK9X Christmas Island DXpedition to be held in July 2008. However, a motion was made by Brian Bayus N1KC and seconded by Roger Stephens K5VRX to make a contribution of $100 to the Glorioso Island DXpedition. It was suggested that members make individual contributions as well.

A request from the Antietam Radio Association for a contribution to support the VA QSO Party was denied. A similar request was denied in the past to support the MD QSO Party. While QSO parties are worthwhile, support for QSO parties is not in keeping with the DX concept that NCDXA supports.

Members were reminded of the Manassas Hamfest which will be held on June 8th this year.

The next meeting will be held in association with W3LPL's Annual Open House on 21 June. The date is changed this year. It normally is the weekend before Field Day which has always been the Saturday of Father's Day weekend which would have been the 14th. HOWEVER, Frank realized that every other year, Father's Day weekend is the weekend between the ARRL VHF Contest and ARRL Field Day. But... not this year Many PVRC members are very active in the June VHF contest (June 14-15), so he can't have the open house that weekend! THEREFORE, the real date...correct date of the W3LPL Open House is Saturday, June 21st. To quote Frank, "I'm looking forward to NCDXA joining us again this year. 73! Frank W3LPL" As in the past, if Frank refuses to accept our contribution for the drinks, a donation in his name will be made to a future major DXpedition.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:00PM at which time Dave Collinham K3LP gave an interesting presentation on the N8S Swains Island DXpedtion in 2007. The presentation also included two DVD videos as well.

Respectfully submitted, George Vincent, K3GV Secretary

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