Committee Meeting Snippets   Page Last Updated: 16 Mar 2011

Snippets of W.A.B. Committee Meeting - 30 October 2005

A.G.M. Location

• A discussion took place regarding this year's A.G.M. venue. Several leads would be followed up. Blackpool has now been decided upon as a venue and publicised.

Secretary's Report

• Nothing received from the membership.
• Nothing heard from the solicitor regarding Norman's legacy. G4IAR commented that it would be more likely that he be contacted but nothing heard yet. Financial advice from a professional source has been taken and will be considered.

Contest Manager's Report

• A discussion took place about the date of contests as well as comments on those that were not entered.
• It was decided that the contests for 2006 would stay as is but the situation is to be monitored.

Rule Change for HF Phone Contest

• Discussed and published on the website and the reflector.
• Further discussion took place about the scoring system, particularly in respect of mobile entries. Brian G0BFJ to revamp. This has been dealt with and publicised.

Treasurer's Report

• £5385.90 to hand. This includes £900 from the sale of Norman's equipment.

Internet Co-ordinator's Report

• Kevin G0AKH presented his report, expressing concern about the current down-time of the present host. This has been resolved by moving ISPs.

Membership Secretary's Report

• Book sales have been rather slow again with only 31 sold since our last meeting. 4 of those have been book numbers 16 CD's and 11 books.

Award Manager's Report

• Very little activity other than the pile of Awards received from Tom Hanratty, G0JRT.
• The total issued since the last meeting is 57.

News Letter Editor's Report

• Only 4 replies were received after a request was placed in the last newsletter inviting comments about sending the newsletter by email. It was decided that the matter would not be pursued.

Rallies Co-ordinator's Report

• Geoff expressed his thanks to those that had manned rallies. Unfortunately, most rallies only give two free passes. For this reason, it is important that the persons manning the stands give enough notice to Geoff that they need a pass.

Purchase of New Trophies

• G7GJU showed the committee a picture of the proposed trophy to be purchased in memory of G1NTW. It will be presented as a 50MHz trophy but will be retained by the committee. The cost of purchasing the trophy will be met by W.A.B. funds. It was agreed that the wording on the trophy would be as follows: - Norman Marshall 50MHz Memorial Trophy. A certificate would be issued to the winner but they will not be allowed to take the trophy from the A.G.M. venue.
• G0BFJ has requested a list of the trophies for contests.

Merchandising

• The stock of metal badges and the key rings have nearly gone.
• The committee were shown a sample with the W.A.B. logo embroidered on it . Minor changes were suggested. The approximate cost of Polo Shirts would be £15.00. Contacted, ordered and received.
• The same firm can provide mugs and it was agreed that Judith and Dave could go ahead and order. Done.
• Samples from Logoking could be put onto the Web site. Done and Logoking web address publicised.
• Dave has found a source of pens. http://www.movingmessages.co.uk. 3 lines of text could be included in the price. Contacted and available for the next Rally.

A.O.B.

• Ruby Anniversary Award. G4IAR had circulated paperwork to the committee via email some time before the meeting. The actual anniversary date is 6 June 2009. Sample Certificate and guidelines approved.
• G0BFJ would like to introduce an LF contest for foundation licence holders running 10 watts. If any other contests were dropped from the contest calendar on the review, this could be a possible replacement.
• A lengthy discussion took place about the reflector. There have been a few problems with the new reflector site but not enough to shut it down.

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