[SEDXC] 3B7C

[Gary McConville]

I agree with Wes and wonder about the parallelism of the aging ham
population vs the daytime Dxpedition hours (when a majority of the
younger hams are at work).  After the current VU7 fiasco, maybe we
should submit post-financial assistance based on signal strength and
nuber of Qs...

Gary - WB4SQ


--- BLamboley at aol.com wrote:

> Hi Dave and All, 
>  
> Dave - Thanks for the response and thoughts!
>  
> My main objection to the current rule is that it seems to not address
> the  
> overall health of DXing and DXpeditioning.  A rule that confines
> itself to  
> "Most Wanted" seems to me to address only the "Old Timers" in DXing
> and not the  
> newcomers that we need to bolster up our aging population.  It also
> seems  to 
> be a bit more self-centered than we need to be.  Again, I cite the 
> recent 
> Libyan (5A7A) operation that garnered over 104,000 QSOs and a lot of 
> support (as 
> shown on their website) from around the world.  Our logo is  noteably
> absent.
>  
> Most clubs and foundations that I am aware of utilize a much broader
> base  
> for making decisions to support or not support an expedition. 
> Obviously,  
> position on the "Most Wanted List" is a factor, but not the only
> factor.   
> Additional criteria used in other organizations include: a) Team
> members, b)  
> experience, c) Leadership, d) Organization of expedition, f) goals of
>  expedition, g) 
> QSL manager, etc.
>  
> Also, we are not hurting for money.  Our treasurer is currently over 
> $6,000. 
>  I do not think it would be necessary to raise dues to be able to 
> contribute 
> $100 to $200 to expeditions like 5Y7A and still allow SEDXC to 
> remain 
> solvent.  In addition, taking up collections at Club meetings would 
> not be a good 
> answer to the overall issue of donating to an expedition, as it 
> reflect only 
> members present on a certain night and the loose money in their 
> pockets at the 
> time, rather than the Club as a whole.
>  
> My recommendation is that an ad hoc committee of three members be
> formed  and 
> charged with determining what expeditions deserve our consideration
> and for  
> what reasons.  The committee could then makes its recommendations
> know to  the 
> membership, and the membership could vote on the recommendation.  Let
>  the ad 
> hoc committee worry over the details.
>  
> Thanks for listening, and Best Holidays to All!
>  
> Wes - W3WL
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