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November, 2020 meeting

Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the November, 2020 meeting. A turnout of 13 people. Dave AB3TE gave the treasurer's report. In response to our continuing concern about an in-person meeting site and storage expenses, Jim WB3DJU mentioned that the Phoenix church has new leadership and might be more open to discussions. Neil W3ZQI Treasurer read the October meeting minutes. Planning continues for the 2021 hamfest; the 2021 flyer redesign is done; pending printing as needed. More annual events are gone from the 2021 hamfest/event calendar, notably January/February. Richmond and Orlando did cancel. Don N3FQC spoke of the planned revival of...

Revitalization of the Baltimore County ARES System

Efforts are underway to revitalize the Baltimore County ARES system. They are seeking hams to get involved with ARES in Baltimore county group. An interim Emergency Coordinator is needed; also someone to design and host the MDC website. Please contact either Chris Van Winkle ab3wg@arrl.net or Don Jennings n3fqc@arrl.net. Lets get this going folks!!

General Class Classes by Rol K3RA on Zoom

General Class Classes by Rol K3RA on Zoom begin Thursday November 5, 2020, and run for 9 sessions (with holiday breaks), ending January 21, 2021. Sessions will start at 6:30, and run 3 hours. No charge, of course. These are the classes sponsored by the National Electronics Museum that they have been holding for years. Those wishing to sign up should email Rol K3RA at roland.anders@comcast.net .

October, 2020 meeting

Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the October, 2020 meeting. A turnout of 14 people. We welcomed newcomer Don N3FQC. Dave AB3TE gave the treasurer's report. Dave AB3TE advised that monthly storage costs continue as our largest recurring expense and that such expense has gone from $66 to $72 monthly. Neil W3ZQI Treasurer read the September meeting minutes. Planning continues for the 2021 hamfest; a small supply of flyers will be provided by Bill N3WD to get us past the two January time-frame area hamfests. A number of annual events are already notably missing from the 2021 hamfest/event calendar. Membership dues...