Chapter 151 – Wild Rose Alberta

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Chapter 151 was host to the 2006 QCWA International Convention from September 28 to 30, 2006. On September 28th there was a meeting of the QCWA Board of Directors (photo on the cover of this Journal.)

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Registration began on Thursday and continued until Saturday noon. In total 125 came to enjoy a great convention representing AB, BC, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, ON, PA, RI, TX, VA, and WI. Sessions began on Friday with topics on QRP, The Astrolabe, Neuron Waves (pharmaceutical), Amateur Radio in Schools and Polarization of Radio and Optical Waves. Sessions continued on Saturday beginning with the QCWA Annual General Meeting followed by talks on Getting Wired Another Way, IARU World Radio Conference - 2007, Radio Astronomy, and Amateur on Model Rockets. Of course no convention would be complete without a "Meet and Greet" reception (western style) and the Saturday evening banquet. QCWA President John Johnston, W3BE presented 3 awards of which one to convention Chair and President of Chapter 151, Ken Oelke VE6AFO. As well QCWA Director Ed Yoder, W3YMB and IARU President Dr Larry Price, W4RA both received awards.

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There was an old radio and tube display along with tours to the Aero Space Museum, Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Casino and Stage West Theatre on Sunday. As well the ladies enjoyed shopping excursions and side trips of beautiful Calgary.

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We even had our own Moon Base. The Calgary Space Workers Society put on an interesting demonstration on the hotel parking lot. They are a group desiring to live and work in space. Their principles are to support all space initiatives, space tourism and a more peaceful world.  One day they plan to build and launch their own spaceship. Check out their web site at www.calgaryspaceworkers.com

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We even had our own Moon Base. The Calgary Space Workers Society put on an interesting demonstration on the hotel parking lot. They are a group desiring to live and work in space. Their principles are to support all space initiatives, space tourism and a more peaceful world. One day they plan to build and launch their own spaceship. Check out their web site at www.calgaryspaceworkers.com


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The fall meeting of Chapter 151 did not take place in lieu of the convention. The next meeting will be held sometime in April, 2007.

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Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ<br>
Secretary