QCWA Alberta Wild Rose Chapter 151 Quarterly Report

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The fall luncheon meeting of Chapter 151 was held at the Tuxedo Park Community Association Hall on September 25, 2010. Chapter President, Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) opened the meeting and welcomed new friends, members, and guests.  A moment of silence was held for the following Silent Keys and those sick at home:

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o John Smith (VE6AI)<br>
o Bob (Fergie) Ferguson (VE6AWO)<br>
o Bryan Rhyason (VE6NA) (Sick at home)<br>

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Awards of Appreciation were presented to Nancy Jenkins (VE6OTL) and Brian Hoyte (VE6IMB) for their hard work in helping with kitchen duties and organising our luncheon meetings.

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<center><b>Left - Nancy Jenkins, VE6OTL & Chapter 151 President Ken Oelke, VE6AFO</center></b>

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<center><b>Left - Brian Hoyte, VE6IMB & Chapter 151 President Ken Oelke, VE6AFO</center></b>

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During the business part of the meeting, discussions were held regarding a new venue for the luncheon meetings starting with the spring 2011 meeting; and the possibility of incorporating the Chapter under the Alberta Societies' Act, as a result of liability insurance requirements for many hall rentals in Calgary.

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Chapter 151 continues to look for volunteers to help teach Morse code to student groups at the Military Museums.  Interested people can contact Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) for more details. 

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Following the business meeting, Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) showed a DVD presentation starring Canadian Astronaut Robert (Bob) Thirsk. The video was about an International Space Station (ISS) contact with VE1MR in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy - 2009. As well, Ken showed a couple of TV video news clips outlining a couple of ISS School contacts held in Calgary during 2006 and 2009.

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The next meeting of QCWA Chapter 151 will be held April 2011.

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Respectfully submitted,<br>
Mitch Goodjohn (VE6SM)<br>
Secretary