QCWA WILD ROSE REPEATER

April, 2007

POST LUNCHEON - APRIL 28th, 2007 - MEETING NEWS

Another enjoyable luncheon meeting was held with 28 members, friends and 2 guests in attendance. The new venue, the German Canadian Club, was excellent! The buffet lunch was enjoyed by all. And to top off the day - our guest presenter 17 year old Allison, VA6FLY, gave an excellent powerpoint presentation and talk on her experiences at the Johnston Space Center in Houston, TX.

(Photo Courtesty Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ)
Allison McPhail, VA6FLY

And the winner is...Bob Roske, NĜUF! And for those wondering what Bob won...remember when the 2006 convention committee put a call out for a logo design for the convention and offered free membership to the winning design? Well - Bob did just that. He submitted various design ideas for the 2006 convention logo. Congratulations Bob on winning a 3 year membership in Chapter 151!

MILITARY MUSEUM (FORMERLY MUSEUM OF REGIMENTS)

For those not at the April 28th meeting - a motion was made to support the Morse code education program at the Military Museum. This all began when Carolyn Foard, Manager, Education & Intrepretation, gave a presentation at a meeting of the Calgary Communications Club on April 18, 2007. Carolyn was to give a presentation to Chapter 151 on April 28th, however, her schedule did not permit. This is not to mean we have missed out, for Carolyn will still come to a future meeting to tell us all about this program.

So what is this all about? Chapter 151 is partnering with Calgary Communications Club to assist in purchasing Morse code equipment. But more importantly - both Calgary Communications Club and Chapter 151 will provide volunteers to demonstrate Morse code to school students touring the Military Museum - a program Carolyn recently introduced. So please - let us all chip in with our Morse code expertise (no - you need not know how to send/receive at flying speeds) but only know enough to show students the basics of Morse code and assist them while they take their hand at experiencing the thrill of sending a short message to one of their classmates. In this regard - PLEASE consider stepping up to the volunteer plate and help 'bat out' a few fly balls in the Morse code program. I might add - these demonstrations will take part during the day for only a few minutes each time. You can contact Ken Oelke, VE6AFO for more details.

DAYTON HAMVENTION - MAY 18-20, 2007

Yours truly will be making the pilgrimage, once again, after a 5-year hiatus. It is always a fun time at Dayton. If you have never attended - make it your plans to do so one year. For those who cannot make it and are interested in what is taking place - a live camera will be streaming video and audio to the internet. You can learn all about this by visiting http://www.hamvention.org/helmetcam.htm

REPORT ON THE SARA EDMONTON FLEAMARKET - FEBRUARY 3, 2007

The Southern Alberta Repeater Association hosted the Edmonton fleamarket with 234 people coming out to enjoy fellowship and look for some great bargains. Since the weather did not completely cooperate - yours truly, living in Calgary, did not get to Edmonton to set up a Chapter 151 table.

REPORT ON THE CARA CALGARY FLEAMARKET - MARCH 24, 2007

Yours truly did not get to this fleamarket do to work commitments. Maybe next year! From the CARA newsletter, Key Klix, attendance was 145 people.

REPORT OF NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

Treasurer John Smith, VE6AI brings us his report of new members and friends since the last newsletter.

We welcome and introduce one new member and one new friend.

New member Marty Raine, VE6TS resides in Edmonton, AB and is married to Helen. He was first licensed in 1963 in Halifax, NS as VE1OK. Marty is currently retired from CBC Television after a 35 year career. He currently enjoys retired life keeping his tube gear working.

New friend Cliff Linton, VE6PLC resides in Calgary, AB and is married to Linda. He was first licensed in 1993 and enjoys working 6 metres, some ATV and HF. He works for Telus and is currently Secretary for the Calgary Communications Club.

Chapter 151 heartily welcomes our new members and friends!

CHAPTER 151 QCWA JOURNAL REPORT

Secretary Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ submitted a Chapter 151 report by the January 1 and April 1, 2007 deadline for the QCWA National Journal. Watch for it in the QCWA Journal. Don't get the Journal? You can by paying an addtional USD $39.00 for 3 years subscription. Need more information? Contact Ken Oelke, VE6AFO at ve6afo at rac.ca Change the "at" to "@".

Again - if you have something you wish to see published in the QCWA National Journal please feel free to submit your views and or pictures to your Chapter Executive for future submission. Our submission deadlines to QCWA National are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year.

EDITORIAL

By now you all have realized the April 1 deadline for this issue was missed by a huge margin! Your Editor has had a very busy schedule this Spring.

Hence - Still Wanted...dead or alive!! - editor for "QCWA Wild Rose Repeater". Now is the time to ask yourself - what can I do for my Chapter? Yes - this is your Chapter. Again - those so inclined may contact me at ve6afo at rac.ca or phone 403-226-5840 for further details. Don't be afraid to ask a silly question, for there are no silly answers.

Until next time...on behalf of the QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151 Executive - best for the summer to all and 'Happy Trails' as you travel throughout the country side!

73

Ken Oelke, VE6AFO - President
Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ - Secretary
John Smith, VE6AI -Treasurer