QCWA NATIONAL CONVENTION - 2006 CONVENTION DAY & EVENING PROGRAMS (Strathmore Rooms 1 to 3 - On Lower Level)

We have given considerable thought to programming for our convention attendees. We have tried to provide a selection of topics for all to enjoy.We trust you will enjoy the topics and presentations as offered.

Note: Program topics and scheduling is subject to change.

THURSDAY

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Registration Open In Hotel Lobby (Across from Hotel Desk)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Continental Breakfast
 (QCWA Board of Directors & Executive - Only)    (Yankee Beacon Room - 7th Flr) 
                

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - QCWA Board of Director's Meeting (Yankee Beacon Room - 7th Flr)


FRIDAY

Programs will begin running at 8:30 AM on Friday - September 29, 2006.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Open In Hotel Lobby (Across from Hotel Desk)

8:30 - 9:30 AM - QRP - Challenging Radio - (By Niels Kristjansson, VA6NJ)

9:30 - 10:30 AM - Astrolabe: Oldest Scientific Instrument - (By Arny Rivett, VE6CN)

10:30 - 11:00 AM - COFFEE BREAK - Hospitality Suite - Yankee Beacon Rm (7th Floor)

10:30 - 12:00 Noon - QCWW (Chapter 120 Meeting) - Yankee Beacon Room - (7th Floor)

11:00 - 12:00 Noon - Neuron Waves - Another Electric Wave - (By John Bley, VE6MAQ)

12:00 - 1:30 PM - LUNCH BREAK - (Restaurant, Lounge or Snack Bar in Hotel)

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Amateur Radio In The Classroom - (By Brian Jackson, VE6JBJ)

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Polarization of Radio and Optical Waves - (By David Conn, VE3KL)

3:30 - 4:00 PM -  COFFEE BREAK - Hospitality Suite - Yankee Beacon Rm (7th Floor)

3:30 - 6:00 PM - (Time Out) - Relax and Prepare For 'Meet & Greet'

6:00 - 7:00 - 'Meet & Greet' Cocktail Hour - (Cash Bar) Strathmore Rms 1 - 3

7:00 -          Western Style 'Beef on Bun' Buffet -  More Info

SATURDAY

Programs will begin running at 8:30 AM on Saturday - September 30, 2006.

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Registration In Hotel Lobby

8:30 - 9:30 AM - QCWA Forum (Annual General Meeting Of the Members)

9:30 - 10:30 AM - "Getting Wired - The Other Way" - what everyone needs
         to know about psychoactive drugs and abuse. - (By Dr. Bren Adams, VE6BYG)

10:30 - 11:00 AM - COFFEE BREAK - Hospitality Suite - Yankee Beacon Rm (7th Floor)

11:00 - 12:00 Noon - Amateur Radio Preparation for the World Radio
                     Conference (WRC) - 2007 - (By Dr. Larry Price, W4RA)
                                                  (By Tim Ellam, VE6SH)

12:00 - 1:30 PM -  LUNCH BREAK - (Restaurant, Lounge or Snack Bar in Hotel)

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Radio Astronomy - (By Jason Nishiyama)

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Amateur Radio On Model Rockets - (By Ian Stephens, VE6IMS)

3:30 - 4:00 PM -  COFFEE BREAK - Hospitality Suite - Yankee Beacon Rm (7th Floor)

3:30 - 6:00 PM - (Time Out) - Relax and Prepare For Formal Banquet

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Banquet Cocktail Hour - (Cash Bar) Strathmore Rms 1 - 3

7:00 - 8:30 PM - Formal Banquet Dinner (Buffet) - More Info

8:30 - 9:00 PM - Presentations

9:00 - 10:00 PM - Keynote - Brian Jackson, VE6JBJ "Powering Up With QCWA!"

SUNDAY

9:00 AM - Sharp!  Meet in Hotel Lobby For Bus Tour To Stage West Theatre