MDXC MEETING DATE: 05-9-2023
LOCATION: Zoom
The May MDXC Business Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM CDST by President Kevin-N9JKP
Members Present: 14
Guests Present: 33
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from previous meeting posted to www.madisondxclub.org and accepted as recorded.
Treasurer’s Report: $ 1090.58
Committee Reports:
DX: Propagation has been excellent with many DX openings on the higher bands.
DX: Bob-W9EWZ reported frequent solar events and aurora are providing enhanced 6m and 2m propagation.
DX: Lloyd-N9LB reported T8, 9M4, 5U, 8Q and OJ0 DXpeditions are QRV this month.
DX: Several members reported working into South America on 6m in the last week.
Skimmer: Working, Ted-K9IMM reports some days generate over 100,000 spots.
Website: Working
Email reflector: Working
Swap reflector: Working
Scholarship: Ed-N9MW reported no qualified applications for scholarship were received this year.
Scholarship: Ed-N9MW shared that the Scholarship Committee is looking for people to assist with administration.
General Member Information:
None
Old Business:
Continued discussion on in-person meetings.
Several members suggested summer in-person events or shack tours.
All were in agreement that Zoom meetings and programs should continue year round.
New Business:
None
The May 2023 MDXC Business Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM CDST by President Kevin-N9JKP
Program: "Amateur Radio in Ukraine before and after the invasion" presented by Andriy Rockmanov, UR3AN
Submitted by Jim Hugo - KE9ET, MDXC Secretary/Treasurer, May 9, 2023
