MVDX/CC Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2010

The August 2010 MVDX/CC meeting was called to order by Vice President John, K2VV at 7pm CDST. John asked that members introduce themselves with their name and call. We had 28 HOGS present including K2VV, WØNZG, ABØRX, KØJPL, NOØL, WØEWM, KØBX, KØHHB, NØHIO, KDØBMW, WAØJCO, WØFF, KØFM, KCØSTQ, KØGSV, WOØC, WBØSND, WØKE, WAØIDS, KØKL, WØZH, KØJFI, NVØR, KDØBXU, WØXEU, WØRL, KDØIZL and NØMMM.

There were 5 visitors present including Joe - NØUHJ, Tony - WØTY, Daniel - KDØIZJ, Tom - KCØUSJ and Visitor (?) - James.

Club Treasurer George, ABØRX reports that we have $3335.90 in the treasury at this time.

Rich, KØGSV reminded us that Zero Bureau QSL cards and supplies were available for sorters at the rear of the meeting room. We have a couple of openings for sorters. If you are interested in sorting a letter for the Bureau please let us know. (talk to Norm, ACØN or Rich, KØGSV)

Members present decided that their preference is for meetings to start at 7pm with the doors opening for room use at 6:30pm. This will allow for the QSL cards and supplies to be set up and for the presentation equipment to be set up prior to the 7pm meeting start time.

Myron, WØZH gave us a presentation on the 1978 Navassa Island DXpedition. Myron was a participant of this DXpedition. He related many interesting incidents of the trip and noted that they did not have air conditioning, catered meals or commercial power like some others have had (Johnson Island DXpedition). Myron showed some pictures depicting the difficulties of access to the island which totals about 2 square miles of surface area. The only fresh water available is collected in a cistern. You cannot appreciate that fact without seeing the pictures shown at the meeting. Thanks Myron for relating your interesting observations and experiences of Navassa Island ’78.

The September 8th MVDX/CC meeting will be held in the East room at the Saint Louis County Library Headquarters Building located just South of Highway 40 on the East side of Lindbergh Boulevard – Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts promptly at 7. Sure hope to see you then.

Best Regards, John – WØNZG