Committee Meeting Snippets   Page Last Updated: 16 Mar 2011

Snippets of W.A.B. Committee Meeting - 6 August 2006

In Attendance

• G0BFJ, G4IAQ, G0REP, G0NLX, G0AKH, G4IAR

Apologies

• G8XTJ, G4JZF, G7GJU, G4KSQ, Chris Gibbs

President's Report

• Mentioned the few numbers currently supporting the nets.
• Felt that the 'Spots Page' may be contributing to this. (The meeting felt that this was not the case)
• Alluded to two new awards. (Discussed later as separate items)
• Emphasised the need to deal with our changed financial situation correctly.

Secretary's Report

• Reported on the hire of a Marquee for the A.G.M.
• Nothing progressed with contacting clubs offering talks on W.A.B.
• Spoke of the difficulties recording correspondence conducted over the internet.

Treasurer's Report

• Dividend from investment £1234, representing one month of a quarter.
• New postal charges should see a decrease in charges, gave examples.

Membership Secretary's Report

• 38 Books sold comprising 10 actual books, 11 CD's and 17 book numbers.

Award Manager's Report

• 5 Awards issued since last meeting.
• Guidelines regarding distance and N.A.T.S. to be re-circulated.

Contest Manager's Report

• Gave an over-view of entries to individual contests. (VHF/UHF Data modes/CW contest for 2007 to be dropped due to lack of support)

News Letter Editor's Report

• One newsletter subscriber lost.

Rallies Co-ordinator's Report

• Reported an improving situation - more rallies attended and more interest.

Internet Co-ordinator's Report

• W.A.B. Spots page implemented.
• Due to increased use of bandwidth, sought permission to seek a quote for extra bandwidth from provider. (Agreed)
• N.A.T.S. Award - Restart date added to website.
• Simplified website menu system being tested.

Boundary Changes Co-ordinator's Report

• G0AKH had nothing to report.

N.A.T.S.

• It was resolved that the W.A.B. Awards Group would, from the 1 July 2006, take over the full administration of this award. This was following the license grant from UKHO allowing us to do that.
• Acknowledgement of the major part played by G4WSB in the institution of this award would continue to be on every certificate issued.

Publicity Officer's Report

• Outlined personal difficulties in fulfilling his duties. (Following subsequent conversation with Chairman, stood down - Post currently vacant)

A.G.M. 2007

• After consideration of alternatives the preferred location for the next A.G.M. was Elvaston Castle, failing that Blackpool.

Constitutional Amendment

• The necessity for a change to the current constitution discussed, to allow donations currently outside its scope.

QSL Cards

• Alternatives discussed, three designs accepted. Approved designs to be printed.

Portable Award

• More work required - Judith G4IAQ to action.

A.O.B.

• The president introduced a possible alternative trophy which would include the W.A.B. logo - price for plinths required - Dave G4IAR to action
• Explained his ideas for a GB Special event award (to be adopted for 2007). Rules to be finalised, then promulgated on the website.
• Updates given by Judith G4IAQ regarding Isle of Man initiative.

Date of Next Meeting

• 19 November 2006, 1200hrs, Heanor, Derbyshire

Back To Index