QCWA WILD ROSE CHAPTER 151 (Luncheon Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2008)

Minutes of Chapter 151 Meeting Held On September 27, 2008
Tuxedo Community Association
202 - 29 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta

 

Call to order: 10:45am

Total attendance: 23

Welcome

Silent Keys

A moment of silence was held for the following Silent Keys: Ron Baker (VE6DU), Gordon Jepson (VE6CCM), Don Birks (VE6NOD), and Andy Soloweyko (VE6AG).

Introduction Guests

Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) introduced new guests to the meeting and added that the response to the membership renewal notice has been good.

President's Report

Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) reported that Chapter 151 is doing very well, and that he will be attending the QCWA National Convention in Virginia Beach. The QCWA national elections were held during the summer. Bob Roske (N0UF) was elected President, and Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) was acclaimed as Vice-President. Ken reminded the members that Chapter 151 will be having its elections in 2009.

Chapter 151 Secretary's Report

Mitch Goodjohn (VE6SM) circulated the Minutes of the April 26, 2008 meeting for those who had not received them by e-mail. No changes to the minutes were indicated.

Motion: Acceptance of the Minutes of the April 26, 2008 meeting. Moved: Doreen Hammond (VE6GQ) Seconded: Les Card (VE6CA) Motion passed

Chapter 151 Treasurer's Report

Gerry Linton (VE6PL) presented the treasurer's report. From April 1 to August 31, 2008, the Chapter had income of $618.82 and expenses of $429.03. As of October 31, 2008 the bank balance is $6,972.80. As of August 31, the Chapter had 37 full members and 14 friends.

Motion: Acceptance of the Treasurer's report. Moved: Gerry Linton (VE6PL) Seconded: Earle Smith (VE6NM) Motion passed

Awards

Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) presented Grant Heimbecker (VE6GH) with his 60 Year Licensed Award.

Ongoing Business

The Military Museums is having difficulty finding volunteers to teach Morse code to school groups on weekdays. There was discussion on whether we should prepare a free-standing programme that the Museum could use. No motions arose from the discussion.

New Business

Chapter 151 is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009. While the actual anniversary date is May 18, 2009, the anniversary will be celebrated with a dinner and entertainment on May 9, 2009. Linda-Lou Oelke (VE6LGO) is researching possible venues and received several suggestions from the membership.

Draws and Door Prize

Mitch Goodjohn (VE6SM) won the 33-33-33 draw ($18.20). Irene Smith (VE6VN) failed to draw an Ace, so the grand jackpot now sits at $94.61.

Les Card (VE6CA) won the DVD movie “Ray”, the story of Ray Charles.

Announcement

The SARA Fleamarket will be held on Saturday, October 18th. Ken Oelke (VE6AFO) announced that the University of Calgary solar car placed either 6th or 9th in the North American Solar Challenge, held in July.

Meeting Adjourned

Next Meeting: May 9th, 2009.

Presentation

Following the meeting, Estelle Guthro and Lorna Gutshe of the Calgary Military Museums made a presentation on the Morse code Programme at the museum. The programme is designed to expose junior high school and high school students to Morse code and to teach them to send and receive simple words. While the programme is normally offered to students during field trips to the museum, there has been some opportunities to take the programme into the schools. Chapter 151 has been an active supporter of the programme and will endeavour to provide additional volunteers to expand this programme to include the Naval Museum and Air Force Museum, upon their completions.

Secretary
Mitch Goodjohn (VE6SM)