[Ncdxf-bod-sub] TX3X Chesterfield Island 2015 grant request

[Craig Thompson]

Following your summary and Glenn and Don's thoughts, I would support the
$10,000 grant request.

73, Craig K9CT

PS....packing

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Ned Stearns <aa7a at cox.net> wrote:

> Fellows,
>
> I have received sufficient information for this group to evaluate the
> grant request from the TX3T Chesterfield Island DXpedition 2015. Attached
> are the Grant Application and the Budget Worksheet.
>
> The DXpedition is scheduled to start on 2 October and run through 12
> October. This is a seasoned team, with experienced leadership provided by
> Pista, HA5AO, and Les, W2LK. Finances for this project are managed by Gene,
> K5GS, with whom I have had the pleasure of working with on their VK9MT
> project last year. In addition to these fellow, the team currently consists
> of the following ops:
>
> K6GFJ
> W1SRD
> WA6O
> K6TD
> ND2T
> AA4NN
> K6MM
>
> All operators are contributors to NCDXF and even some are tireless
> servants of the Foundation.
>
> The DXpedition web site can be found here:
>
> http://chesterfield2015.pdxg.net/
>
> Chesterfield Island joined the ranks as a DXCC entity in March 2000. It
> was activated in March 2000 by an international team using the call TX0DX.
> The island was activated again in 2004 with the NCDXF-funded team TX9. And
> the last operation from the island was by the two-man super team (AA7JV and
> HA7RY) signing TX3A in 2009. Chesterfield Islands are ranked #24 on the
> Clublog "Global" Most Wanted List. The island is listed as #26 in the DX
> Magazine's 2014 Most Wanted Survey with none of those above it on the list
> having been significantly visited by a DXpedition up to this time.
>
> I have spoken with Gene about the details of trip and I have some
> additional information to consider.
>
> The team will, once again, use the Evohe for transportation (
> http://evohe.com/ ) captained by Steve Kafka. The Captain and crew
> managed a safe adventure to Mellish Reef in 2014 dodging some weather that
> developed during their stay. The Captain has stated that their scheduled
> trip will be complete several weeks before the start of Typhoon season.
>
> Below is a letter sent to NCDXF explaining their budget and deficit
> management process:
>
> "To NCDXF Board of Directors,
>
> As we work through the planning and budgeting processes for TX3X I’d like
> to present this side letter as a further explanation and rationale for this
> budget and our deficit management.
>
> We developed a fully integrated cloud based Log Search / OQRS / QSL-LoTW
> management application. Working with Tim M0URX we will share with him the
> confirmation process responsibilities and take advantage of Tim’s Royal
> Mail bulk mail postage discounts.
>
> Tim agreed that all OQRS PayPal revenue will flow to our (TX3T) PayPal
> account. Furthermore, he agreed to use any money received with “Direct
> Mailed QSL” requests to pay for QSL printing, labels, envelopes and toner.
> Any shortfall will be paid by me from the budget. In other words, any net
> profit from QSLing goes to TX3X. Since this is a new process for Tim he
> requested that he not be listed as the QSL manager so TX3X Direct cards are
> not commingled with his other projects.
>
> My current budget shows a shortfall of about $25,000(USD). I think we can
> close that shortfall by aggressively soliciting contributions and through
> our yet to used OQRS system / processes. The team has been advised about
> the possibility of a shortfall, and an increased operator fee, up to $9,000.
>
> I’ve done several business cases around various OQRS – LoTW models and am
> confident we can yield the required additional revenue by doing our own
> cards and using the net income to offset the deficit. If there’s a windfall
> that exceeds the deficit we will return money to the major foundation
> donors using the following process:
> -       Windfall profit amount above deficit divided by 2
>
> -       50%  goes back to the team
> -       50% apportioned to donors of $3,000 or more
>         o       Apportionment based on their percentage of the total
> $3,000+ donation pool
>
>   Please contact me if there are any questions or concerns.
>
>                                                                 Sincerely,
>                                                                 Original
> signed by Gene Spinelli"
>
> AA7A recommendation:
> This is a worthy project that is addressing one of the more needed DXCC.
> This is the right team with a solid plan. I can poke no holes in the budget
> and feel confident in suggesting that we grant $10K to the TX3X
> Chesterfield Island 2015 DXpedition.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
> Ned
> AA7A
> NCDXF Director
>
>
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