W4CA

Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) is dedicated to the advancement of amateur radio, serving Southwest Virginia, since 1932

November 2025 Business Meeting Minutes

1. Open the Meeting – 7:00PM

  • Call to order
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Moment of silence
  • Introduction of members
  • Mission Moment
    • Share an experience related to amateur radio and the club’s mission.


2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

3. Treasurer’s Report

  • Summary of current financial status
  • Discussion of recent expenses and income
    • Payment authorizations
      • EC attendance at 2025 APCO Interoperability Conference
      • Liability Insurance – Approved
      • Zoom subscription – Approved


4. Event Reports

  • Past
    • Blueridge Bonanza/Mill Mountain Star
  • Upcoming
    • Raleigh Court Holiday Parade
    • Christmas gathering December 12, Mama Maria’s
    • Winter Field Day at the Red Cross


5. Updates

  • ARES (Tom)
  • American Red Cross EmComm (FM)
  • VE and education update (Ben)
  • W4CA website and social media (Linda)
    • Newsletter
  • Membership (Linda)
  • Meeting With Eating (Linda)
  • Back-up drive to archive club documents and history
  • Blueridge Bonanza/Mill Mountain


6. New Business

  • Discussion of new projects and opportunities
    • Virginia QSO Party
  • Discussion of 2026 budget planning process
  • 2026 Program Meeting Topics


7. Open Discussion

  • General Q&A


8. Closing Remarks

  • Summary of action items


9. Adjournment – 8:30PM

  • 50/50 drawing
  • Formal conclusion of the meeting