Respectfully Submitted, G. “Skip” Chraft, N6NFB
Meeting was called to order at 12:14 p.m. by Vice President Steve Allred, NC6R. There were 22 attending in person, with three more attending via zoom. Of these there were three guests.
Steve welcomed everyone. Each member and guest introduced themselves.
Old Business:
Steve thanked Sue for presiding over the meeting when he was unavailable.
The March minutes were published in the March Newsletter.
The Treasurer’s reports are now being done on a quarterly basis, so there is no report presented during this meeting.
Steve Allred said that we have nominations for the three club director positions, Jeff Stai, WK6I, Rich Cutler, WC6H, and Rich Hill NU6T. Rick Samoian, W6SR made the motion to accept the nominations, and Greg Glenn, NR6Q. seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
New Business: None
Member Achievements:
Norm Wilson, N6JV, commented on his DXCC status. Greg Glenn, NR6Q, said that he worked TX9A Austral Island.
Upcoming Contests: CQ WW WPX, Arkansas and Canadian QSO parties. Also upcoming are the Stew Perry Topband contest and the ARRL Kid’s Day.
Upcoming DX operations include Guernsey, East Sawatini, Vanuatu, and Pelau.
Announcements/Discussion
Planning has begun for the IDX to be held in Santa Maria next year. Rick Samoian W6SR said that he will do DXCC QSL card checking.
Next Meeting is scheduled for June 21 at the Break Room in Shingle Springs. Program to be a virtual tour of the K9CT super station.
Adjournment:
Rick Samoian, W6SR, moved to adjourn the business meeting and move to the presentation. Jason Pritchard, KE5JTS seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
Presentation:
Chuck Leader, AA6XX gave a fascinating presentation on 6 meter DXing. He gave with many bits of advice from his years of 6 meter activities and studies of 6 meter propagation.
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