RAC Bulletins

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for December 18, 2010
NATIONAL NEWS
1. Distracted Driving Legislation
On November 24th New Brunswick introduced a bill to control cell
phone and "hand-operated electronic device" use while driving and
this legislation will prevent amateurs from using mobile radios while
driving. RAC agrees with the intent of the legislation but has argued
for an exclusion for Amateur Radio operators in a December 9th letter
from the President of RAC to the New Brunswick Minister of Public
Safety.

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for November 6, 2010
NATIONAL NEWS
1. Canadian Amateur Radio Advisory Board Meeting
The 35th meeting of the Canadian Amateur Radio Advisory Board  took
place on Thursday Oct. 28th. CARAB is composed of representatives
from both RAC representing Canadian Amateurs, and Industry Canada, as
the regulator of amateur radio.  For the full report visit the RAC
web page at www.rac.ca/en/news/bulletins/2010/27
-- RAC Bulletin Service

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for November 20, 2010
NATIONAL NEWS
1. RAC Vision Statement Published
The Board and Executive of the Radio Amateurs of Canada, committed to
the future of Amateur Radio in Canada and to the future of RAC, held
a planning meeting in Ottawa from October 29th to October 31st as
part of a process to map the future of RAC in the 21st Century. The
Board and Executive have unanimously agreed upon a draft Vision for
RAC.  That statement can be viewed at tinyurl.com/racvision

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for December 4, 2010
NATIONAL NEWS
1. Important News About the RAC Insurance Program
For several years RAC has offered an Insurance Program to its members
and incorporated Affiliated  Clubs.  The broker who provided this
coverage recently informed RAC that it would no longer be available.
RAC has successfully found a new insurance provider, and details will
be emailed to participating RAC Affiliated Clubs.
Note that to be eligible for personal coverage, RAC members must