March 2008
President's Message March 2008
Greetings PPRAA,
In case you don't remember, all PPRAA memberships run from January 1 to December 31. With the holiday season and New Year I know that PPRAA membership dues are probably one of the last things on your mind. However, it has now been three months since the beginning of the year and many of you have still not renewed your membership. This is very strange since meeting attendance has been up since the start of the year.
While on the topic of membership, this is YOUR club; let's hear what you want us to do for you. The board is beginning a review of the club bylaws and other documentation. This is your chance to help us set the rules and change any regulations that no longer work. Are monthly meetings too much? Are there specific subjects you'd like to see in the programs? What if once a quarter the general meeting was held on a weekend in conjunction with some sort of operating event such as a contest or a special event station? The board wants this to be a great club but we need the members to let us know what you want the club to be. Even if you want the club to keep doing what we’ve been doing, let us know.
The major events for the club are coming together and we hope you will participate and possibly help out in some manner.
The club-sponsored MegaFest will be June 7th at Lewis Palmer High School in Monument. Major planning has been done, but there is still a need for folks to attend other hamfests and sell raffle tickets. We also need folks to help set up on June 6th and to tear down on June 7th and take admissions during the fest. Please contact Rob, N7LV, on how you can do your part.
Field Day is June 28th and 29th. Mike, WV7T, is still looking for someone to captain the GOTA station and to help set up and tear down. We always need folks to operate during the weekend. Contact Mike on how you can participate.
The PPRAA summer picnic is scheduled for August 16th. The club will provide the meat and drinks. Salads and desserts will be potluck. You must be a "member in good standing" to attend (i.e., dues paid).
Expect to see more benefits to membership coming in the next few months. If you want to renew or join, please do so soonest before you miss out.
Hope everyone survived winter and is looking forward to spring and warmer weather as much as I am. Oh, and don't forget to set your clocks ahead on March 9th. Daylight Savings starts early this year!
73
Douglas Nielsen, N7LEM