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CAM Repeater Field Trip

Published May 29, 2023 by vicepresident

Looking east on Highway 23 and TR 12-4
  • Saturday, June 3, 11:00 am
  • Everyone is welcome to attend.

We will be going out to the CAM repeater to see the site and do some work on the repeater and equipment as needed. Brian VE6LAY will be meeting us at 11 am just north of Barons on the corner of Highway 23 and Township Road 12-4, and we will be heading over to the repeater site at 11:15 am. Look for his blue Ford Taurus. If you need more info, we will be monitoring 146.880 on Saturday morning or you can call Brian at 403-632-5127.

 

 

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May 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes – CAM Field Trip

Published May 29, 2023 by vicepresident

Members present:

  • Brian VE6LAY, Steven VE6SCL, Cory VE6COR, Gary VE6CV, Tom VE6TRM, Cory VE6CYT, Peter VA6ARI, Geoff VA6SX, Penny VA6PJK, Barry VE6BGR, Dave VA6IRE.
  • We have 15 members in good standing.

Called to order 10:06 am

Motion to accept last minutes: Tom VE6TRM

New business:

  • Peter has set up a Facebook SAARC account and is working on putting club information up. He is also working on a membership list.
  • Gary VE6CV made a motion to set up a task force to locate SAARC equipment and make a list. Motion passed.

Field day Jun. 24th and 25th

  • Will be a camping event north of Fort Macleod on Hwy 811 “Fort Macleod Lions Club Campground.”
  • Gary VE6CV so far has 12 campsites booked.
  • The events will start with a small service for Tom VE6ARG (silent key).
  • If you have a hand held will help with communications.
  • Will be members using solar and generators.
  • Pizza delivery Saturday.
  • Gary has talked to https://fort-macleod-pizza about having pizza delivered to the campground and they are happy to help out. Members who wish to have Pizza can call Fort Macleod Pizza (403) 553–3131 place and pay for your order, and tell them its for the SAARC at the campgrounds. We will tell them to plan for a 6 to 6:30 delivery.
  • Pancakes will be on Sunday morning.

CAM Repeater Field Trip: June 3/23, 11:00 am

  • Some members wished to see the repeater.
  • We will be meeting just north of Barons on Hwy 23, turn right on Township Rd 12-4 (50.018836 -113.120846).
  • Brian VE6LAY will be in a blue Ford Taurus. His phone number is (403) 632-5127 and he will be on 146.880 club frequency.
  • We will wait till 11:15 am and then head to the tower location.

Motion to end the meeting: 11:00 am Barry VE6BGR

 

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SAARC Facebook Group

Published May 16, 2023 by vicepresident

We have set up a new Facebook group for the club. Any hams, or soon to be hams, are welcome to join and share anything that might be of interest to other hams. Please come and join the discussion.

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NEXT MEETING – Saturday, May 13, 2023

Published May 3, 2023 by Peter Pankonin

The next SAARC meeting will be at:

  • 10:00 AM
  • Lethbridge YMCA on the west side.
  • Room 1504

Parking is best on the south side of the building. The room is just inside the main door to the left.

We will be discussing some of the future plans for meetings, including guest, topic, and demo ideas, and areas where members can get involved, such as promotion, communication, membership, meeting planning, etc. We will also be planning a field day trip out the the CAM repeater site for anyone interested in seeing it. Please join us and come with ideas for improving our club.

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Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting, April 1, 2023

Published April 21, 2023 by Peter Pankonin

Members Present:

Brian VE6LAY, Barry VE6BGR, Norm VE6NFW, Les VE6GNX, Cory VE6CYT, Wayne VE6WEK, Tom VE6TRM, Jen VA6ACD, Peter VA6ARI, Steve VE6SCL, Stan VE6SYS, Kalvin VE6KRO, David VA6IRE, Gary VE6CV, Austin VE6QBD, Blair VE6AGH, Clinton VE6CWB, Cory VE6COR

Call to order: Cory VE6COR at 9:40 am

Motion to dissolve 2022 executive: 1st Barry VE6BGR, 2nd Peter VA6ARI, passed.

Blair VE6AGH asked to run nominations for 2023 executive, accepted.

Nominations for president: Cory VE6COR unopposed is 2023 president.

Nominations for vice president: Peter VA6ARI unopposed is 2023 vice president.

Nominations for treasurer: Tom VE6TRM and Barry VE6BGR put to a vote via ballots, Barry VE6BG is 2023 treasurer.

Nominations for secretary: Brian VE6LAY unopposed is 2023 secretary

Club directors:

  • Renze VE6DC unopposed.
  • Norm VE6NFW unopposed.
  • Gary VE6CV unopposed.

Motion to destroy ballots: 1st Blair VE6AGH, 2nd Austin VE6QBD, motion passed.

Congratulations to the newly elected committee for 2023!

Field Day

Will be at the Fort Macleod Lion’s Campground, 4 km north of Fort Macleod on highway 811.

Noon Saturday June 24 to noon Sunday, June 25

Bring a handheld radio

Some plans:

  • having pizza delivered Saturday night.
  • having club t-shirts made.

Gary VE6CV is looking for help with door prizes.

Motion to adjourn: Austin VE6QBD at 10:19 am.

 

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Southern Alberta Field Day – 2023

Published April 5, 2023 by SAARCAdmin

The ARRL Field day for 2023 is on June 24th and 25th.

Here in Southern Alberta, we are gathering at the Fort MacLeod Lion’s Club Camp Ground and already have several sites booked as well as many who plan to attend for the day.

Gary VE6CV has the following form available, and asks that you please Complete this form should you plan on attending, so that we can keep track of those who are coming.

Gary VE6CV himself will be camping at this location from June 22nd until July 3rd and will additionally be participating in the Canada Day contest.

There will be mobile, portable, QRP stations and should you wish to bring along gear just let Gary know.  If you have a handheld please bring that to Field Day as well. There will be a campsite repeater system in place.

There are plans to have WiFi in place, however it is recommended that individuals be self-sufficient with their data needs.

There are plans for a Saturday camp pizza night and a Sunday pancake breakfast may be also possible. Planning for food is still under way and it is recommended that individuals be prepared with their own food as needed. This information will be updated as plans evolve.

Family and friends welcome.

Anyone from anywhere is welcome to attend.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you there.

73

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Breakfast Annual General Meeting

Published March 23, 2023 by SAARCAdmin

Due to some unfortunate recent events, the process for holding this meeting has been regrettably delayed, and at this time will no longer be held on Zoom.

However, the SAARC will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 9:30 AM the Lethbridge Curling Club restaurant:

unit#110, 74 Mauretania Road West. Lethbridge. T1J 5L4.

We hope to hold the Annual General Meeting, followed by a regular meeting and open discussion, all while over breakfast.

If those who are interested in attending could please E-mail info @ saarc.ca, so that the venue may be appropriately informed as to our approximate numbers, this would be very helpful.


In the event that you are not able to attend the meeting in person, it will also be held on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82026328770?pwd=YTJYRzZ6amJoL1kyQ3d2bzBvaWY0Zz09″ to join.

We look forward to seeing you there.

73,

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LSCO Christmas Event December 14th

Published December 12, 2022 by SAARCAdmin

The LSCO has requested that we share the following event with you.

Celebrate
the festive season!

Let’s enjoy Christmas
with good friends,
great food and festive cheer!

Wednesday December 14, 2022
10:00 – 01:00

LSCO Amateur Radio Club

LSCO Radio Club Room


500 – 11st S
Lethbridge, AB


All are welcome

No Admission Fees

For more information, please contact Barry VE6BGR at ve6bgr @ gmail.com.

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SAARC Meeting – Friday December 9th.

Published December 9, 2022 by SAARCAdmin

As 2022 comes to a close, the SAARC will hold a final meeting to wrap up this year and prepare for 2023.

Come out to tell us how the start of winter has been treating you, and most certainly, what sort of radio activity you might have been up to.

The meeting will be held on Friday, December 9th at 8:15 PM.


The meeting will be held on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82026328770?pwd=YTJYRzZ6amJoL1kyQ3d2bzBvaWY0Zz09″ to join.


Looking forward to seeing you all there.


73,

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LSCO Amateur Radio Club Annual Fall Flea Market

Published November 14, 2022 by SAARCAdmin

LSCO Amateur Radio Club

The LSCO Amateur Radio Club is holding their Annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday December 3, 2022

It will be held at the LSCO Centre
500 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB

Open from 10:00 to 12:00 with Free Admission.

For those who wish to sell some gear, Table Rentals are $20 each.

Payable to the LSCO Administration office by November 25.

Vendor Setup is at 09:00.

For further information, please contact Barry at VE6BGR@gmail.com.

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