QCWA WILD ROSE CHAPTER 151 (Annual Luncheon Meeting Minutes - September 20, 2003)

Minutes of Chapter 151 Meeting Held On September 20, 2003 at Royal Canadian Legion #264 - Calgary, Alberta

 

Presidents Report

President Ken Oelke VE6AFO began the meeting at 12:40 pm by welcoming all those present and mentioned that some could not attend for various reasons. Ken was delighted to see 21 Members, Friends and guests turn out for the AGM. In attendance there were 12 Full Members of which 4 are Life Members. In Ken's statement he mentioned Chapter 151's role as sponsor for the RAC Youth Education Program and the Chestermere Lake Middle School which we have committed to assisting in getting a station and school program started. Ken also described material that we could use in promoting amateur radio to youth, including a DOS based visual program and colour brochure. Ken mentioned that as time progresses we would be looking for volunteers to assist in the youth programs.

In Remembrance of Silent Keys

The President led us in a moment of silence for recent silent keys. Mentioned are:

Al Simpson VA6AS, Bill Ambry VE6WA, Ernie Simpson VE6QK, John Chappell VE5JH, Barry Ogden VE7BMO, Norm Lockhart VE6ND, and Mike Komusi VE6AIZ.

Introduction of New Members and Guests

President Ken Oelke welcomed and introduced RAC AB/NWT/NU Regional Director Earle Smith VE6NM and Assistant Director Barry Middlebrook VE6TN.

Member Jack Ambler VE6CAQ read greetings from Dan W1PEX by radiogram "I hope you are enjoying QCWA as I am. 73, Dan QCWA #788 Life Member."

Starting at one end of the room each person stood up and introduced themselves.

Secretary's Report

The minutes of the last meeting were distributed for members to read. M/S/C Earle Smith VE6NM / Les Card VE6CA to "Adopt the minutes of April 16, 2003."

Correspondence

A card was received from John Erickson VE6NB giving regrets that he would not be able to attend the AGM due to ill health.

Treasurer's Report

John Smith VE6AI explained why we changed bank locations from First Calgary Savings Branch 109 to First Calgary Savings Branch 138. Also new signatories for the account are:

President - Ken Oelke - VE6AFO

Secretary - Al McNeil - VE7BJA

Treasurer - John Smith - VE6AI

The income and expense statement of May 1, 2003 to September 20, 2003 was distributed. M/S/C Les Card VE6CA / Barry Middlebrook VE6TN "To adopt the Treasurer's report and income & expense statement."

QCWA Long Service and Meritorious Awards

President Ken Oelke made the following presentations.

Earle Smith VE6NM - 50 years of service certificate

Grant Heimbecker VE6GH - 50 years of service certificate

Bruce Collisson VE6BAC -50 years of service certificate

Ken Yeatheard VE6KY - QCWA Century Club Award

Dick Sheppard VE6TY - 50, 55, 60, 65 years of service and Century Club Award

Harvey Milne VE6JV - 65 years of service certificate

Les Card VE6CA - Meritorious Award

Grant Heimbecker stated upon receiving his certificate "that he was going in the right direction since he received his 55 years of service certificate last year!"

Les Card stated upon receiving his Meritorious Award that his merit was likely awarded because of "being a disturber of the peace!"

A group picture was taken of the above QCWA award recipients.

President Ken Oelke also presented Al McNeil VE7BJA with a special certificate for "Promoting the Art of Morse Code".

Old Business

REPORT ON YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

Ken Oelke described the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) program of introducing amateur radio via the school system. Chapter 151 is sponsoring the Chestermere Lake Middle School for this program and volunteers will be required to assist the teacher with possibly setting up a school radio station. We have developed a DOS based visual program that can be used as well as a colour brochure to introduce students to amateur radio.

RAC Regional Director Earle Smith VE6NM stated that to date there are now 5 schools registered with the RAC Youth Education Program across Canada.

Al McNeil VE7BJA described a parallel program that Chapter 151 could get involved in by making members available to Scout and Guide groups or Church youth groups etc. to provide an introductory 30-minute presentation on amateur radio as a hobby. Again Chapter 151 would require volunteers.

REPORT ON DONATION TO QSL.NET

President Ken Oelke stated that Chapter 151 has made a donation of US $25.00 via PAYPAL to QSL.NET for our web site.

New Business

M/S/C Les Card VE6CA / Bruce Collisson VE6BAC to "elect Chapter 151 executive for a (2) two year term of office."

President Ken Oelke then called for nominations for QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151 executive for a (2) two-year term. The following nominations were made:

For President Ken Oelke VE6AFO

For Secretary Al McNeil VE7BJA

For Treasurer John Smith VE6AI

Nominations were closed and the above were pronounced elected for a (2) two year term beginning September 1, 2003.

QCWA WILD ROSE NET

The QCWA Wild Rose Net is held on 3747 kHz on Mondays at 7:00 pm local time. Ken asked if there was any interest and if so then please join in.

QCWA NATIONAL CONVENTION

There was a lively discussion on whether Chapter 151 should host an upcoming National Convention. It was mentioned that our 25th anniversary is in 2009. Tom Kelly VE6TDK said the Aerospace Museum facility could be used for convention functions. This is very close to other hotels and airport.

M/S/C Earle Smith VE6NM / Barry Middlebrook VE6TN "That QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151 offer to host the QCWA National Convention in Calgary in the year 2006."

M/S/C Barry Middlebrook VE6TN / Bruce Collisson VE6BAC "That QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151 become affiliated with Radio Amateurs of Canada."

Door Prize and 50/50 Draws

There were six door prizes to win and one 50/50 draw. The winners were:

Door 1 (Lamp donated by Lois McNeil)- Irene Smith VE6VN

Door 2 (Zap Straps donated by Lois McNeil)- Doug Holeton VE6AGV

Door 3 (2m/70cm Antenna donated by BH Electronics)- Jack Ambler VE6CAQ

Door 4 (Vase donated by Lois McNeil)- Bill Metcalfe VE6BF

Door 5 (Plant donated by Linda-Lou Oelke VE6LGO)- Barry Middlebrook VE6TN

Door 6 (Plant donated by Linda-Lou Oelke VE6LGO)- Tom Kelly VE6TDK

50/50 Draw ($21.50)- Tom Kelly VE6TDK

President Ken Oelke thanked Lois McNeil, Linda-Lou Oelke VE6LGO and Brian Henderson VE6ZS owner of BH Electronics, Ltd for the donations.

Program

Neuron Waves by John Bley KD7MAQ

John Bley who spent his life in Chemical Engineering and Organic Chemistry presented an excellent program. He described many aspects of how every day drugs are discovered and manufactured. His linking of radio waves and neuron waves was very fascinating but as John said, "taking an aspirin will not cure your standing wave ratio."

Meeting adjourned at 15:00

Al McNeil, VA7QQ

Secretary - QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151