The Tantramar Westcumb Amateur Radio Club Newsletter April, 2016 Next Meeting April 6, 2016 E. D. Fullerton Bldg. Club Executive President Kevin Burke, VE1KEV V. President Mike Master, VE1XDT Secretary Ron Bickle, VE1BIC Treasurer Jim Langille, VE1JBL Publisher Peter Hebb, VE1SM Club Website - www.westcumb.ca
W.A.R.C. REGULAR MEETING March 02, 2016. The Meeting was brought to order at 7:08 p.m. with President Kevin (VE1 KEV) in the chair. Fifteen members and guests were present. Introductions were made around the table. A Minute of Silence was observed for SK Glenn Wallis (VE1 GK). Minutes From the Last Meeting: The minutes from the January 2016 regular meeting were posted on the WARC website, and were emailed out by Peter (VE1 SM). There was one correction: Exercise Handshake was in fact held on the last Tuesday in December. It was moved/seconded by Ron (VE1 BIC)/Peter (VE1 SM) that the minutes be approved. Motion carried. Business Arising From the Minutes: Treasurer's Report: Jim (VE1 JBL) presented the Treasurer s Report. In it, he noted that one bursary cheque from last June not been cashed, so the amount was turned back into the general funds. It was moved/seconded by Jim (VE1 JBL)/Mike (VE1 MWJ) that the Treasurer s Report be accepted. M carried. Correspondence: Ron (VE1 BIC) had received an Email from the Halifax Amateur Radio Club regarding the Brit Fader scholarship. A notice had been received from the Striders Running Club that they did not require any help from the Club for the Valentine Fun Run. Kevin (VE1 KEV) had received several Emails regarding the planned Amateur Radio Symposium. Field Day: Education: Publicity: Public Service:
Newsletter: Peter (VE1 SM) reported no problems. Web page: Jim (VE1 JBL) reported he had encountered an issue with the last WARC Newsletter. Some people reported they could not open the.pdf file. E.M.O: Mike (VE1 MWJ) reported that the rooms at the County Building had been booked for the Amateur Radio Symposium planned for Saturday April 30, 2016. Mike also announced that a UHF repeater was being installed the following week in Bob Robichaud s office at Environment Canada. The work was being done by Bill Eliott (VE1 MR) of the NSARA. N.S.A.R.A: Jim (VE1 AFH) reported that a new repeater funded by the NSARA was located in Westville, Pictou County. President s Report: Net: Mike (VE1 XDT) said the Nets were going well, with 20 or more check ins some nights. He said it was t out that he was doing the Net about half the time, so we need to have more Net Controllers. Brad (VE1 ZX) noted that there have been reports of interference by people using cheap Chinese radios. Repeaters: Lorne (VE1 BXK) reported the new repeater at the Southampton site would be installed once the weather got better. The VE1 BHS repeater on Sugarloaf will have its antenna raised by 40 feet. Jim (VE1 JBL) asked how you could connect from the IRG system in New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. (There is a UHF link from Fairfield NB to Lynn Mountain NS). Mike (VE1 XDT) was asked about the status of the proposed Digital Radio repeater for Salem.
(Nothing happening at the present time). A short discussion followed about TMR2. Unfinished Business: Jim (VE1 AFH) brought up an idea about the proposed Fox Hunt. He suggested we could hold one the same day as the Amateur Radio Symposium on Saturday April 30, 2016. Participants could also start the day at the monthly breakfast at the Amherst Masonic Table. Jim said we will need to post the rules and regulations, and have the event mentioned through the NSARA and on the various Nets. Participants would have to be a paid member of an Amateur Radio club or the NSARA. New Business : Hints & Kinks: Ron (VE1 BIC) reported a recent problem with a friend s computer that kept turning on and off repeate The problem was fixed quite simply by replacing the BIOS battery. Jon (VE1 JSG) gave a brief report on an IRLP app for an iphone. Terry (VE1 TER) mentioned seeing a picture of Amateur Radio Operators in Japan using the water in t shape of a rainbow from a fire truck hose as an antenna. Sick and Visiting: Social: The March Brunch would be held on the 19th at Breakfast At Brittneys on Victoria Street, Amherst. The April Brunch will be on the 16 th at The Parkview Restaurant in Oxford. The 50-50 was $15.00. Winner was Kevin (VE1 KEV) Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 06 at 7:00 pm at the Municipality of Cumberland Building in Upper Nappan.
Adjournment: 8:13 pm. Ron Bickle (VE1 BIC) Secretary Notes Brunch Our March brunch was held on the 19 th at the usual time of 11:00 am. The weather was fair and road conditions were quite good as well. We had a total of 20 people show up, which is good. Our next brunch April will be held at the Parkview Restaurant in Oxford. The date for this is the 16 th at 11:00 am. Exercise Handshake Nothing to report except we still could use more bodies. Training on the use of the new TMR is continuing. The date for the next exercise is the 29 th at the usual location at the E. D. Fullerton Bldg. Birthdays April 13 David Milner, VE1ALF May 6 Jane Jones 14 Jim Langille, VE1JBL 6 Judy Milner 20 David Jones, VE9DWJ 9 Jim Hannon, VE1AFH 10 Dave Harris, VE1DEH 12 Gaius Dobson, VE1AVV 12 Mary Christie 16 Judy Burke 22 Irna Garrett Anniversaries None for the month of April May 7 Nelson Estabrooks, VE9NEL & Gloria 1954 8 Jim Milner, VE1VIA & Judy 1971 21 Tom Nepjuk, VE1BSM & Elaine 1972 22 Jack McGee, VE1CZD & Terry 1954 28 Rick Sullivan, VE9RWS & Vivian 1954 Upcoming Events April 6 W.A.R.C. meeting E. D. Fullerton Bldg. 7:00 pm 16 Brunch Parkview Restaurant 11:00 am 27 Exercise Handshake E. D. Fullerton Bldg. 7:00 pm 30 Symposium & Fox Hunt Details to follow.
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Funny Stuff One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up; stood beside the little boy; and said quietly, "Good morning, Alex." "Good morning. Pastor," he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor, what is this?" The pastor replied, "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, "Which service, the 8:00 or the 10:30?"
Hunter was 4 years old and was staying with his grandfather for a few days. He'd been playing outside with the other kids, when he came into the house and asked, 'Grandpa, what's that called when two people sleep in the same bedroom and one is on top of the other?' His Grandpa was a little taken aback, but he decided to tell him the truth. 'Well, Hunter, it's called sexual intercourse. Oh, Little Hunter said, 'OK,' and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily, 'Grandpa, it isn't called sexual intercourse. It's called bunk beds. And Jimmy s mom wants to talk to you.'