Well it is that time of year. The kids have been back in school for a week now. The weather has gotten nice and it is time for the first NBARC meeting for the season. We had a very busy summer season and there will be reports on the events that happened. I'm sure Bill VA3SPT has a few things that he will be bringing us up to speed on. Come on out and see everyone after the summer and catch up.
Start thinking about the CHRISTMAS PARTY as it is only 3 months away.
I must admit I stole this but I thought you might get a kick out of it......
The Mattawa Canoe Race was held Saturday July 25th. The race starts at Olmstead Beach on Trout Lake and finishes up on the Mattawa Island in Mattawa. The weather started out ok but did give us a few problems during the afternoon. There are three checkpoints and a finish line that need to be manned. Checkpoints 1 and 3 are vehicle accessable. Getting a radio signal to VE3NBR 147.15(+) from checkpoint 1 is impossible so a vehicle with cross band repeat was set-up. This worked very well. Checkpoint 3 can access the repeater depending on exact location from the checkpoint.
The North Bay Triathlon is June 28th.
I am looking for a few volunteers to help out with this event.
A few of the regulars (including myself) will be out of town and I really need help with this one.
SO I need YOU!
If you can help out please let me know ASAP please. silver@ontera.net or 476-4752.
This is morning event and is usually over by noon.
Thanks
Bill
Bill will be setting it up so it will be ready to run. Unfortunately my boss wants my body at work but I'll be there in spirits.
If you don't get out often now is the time to help.
Just a very quick note to remind you about the NBARC june meeting to be held Wednesday (tomorrow) June 10th at 1930ET at the fire hall on base. Come in the back door marked BAYSAR.
Hope to see you there.
73/DREW VE3MAF
VHF NET - Monday Morning 0700L - 0800L. VE3ERX/VE3NFM. Net controller - DAVE VE3GTM
HF NET - Sunday Morning 0900L - ??. 3.768MHz LSB (+/- QRM). Net controller - Paul VA3PC
COFFEE - Saturdays at NorthGate Square. 1000L-1100L (+/-). In front of A & W
I just received this from Bill VA3SPT. I have posted it here for those that only get this newsletter. If you receive a duplicate please accept my apologies.
Hi Folks
I am looking for a few good people to help with an ARES display at North Gate Square on May 5 2009.
If I get enough help I hope to schedule people for a bout 2 hours at a time.
We will be a part of a larger display with other emergency services.
If you can help please let me know ASAP.
I will be on the road over the weekend and would like to get this into place soon.
The date for the MS Walkathon on June 24th was incorrect. It should have been MAY 24th.
Paul has updated the NBARC Website. Across the top he has added "Event List". Click on this and it will give you a complete list of the upcoming events. When you click on an event, just click on the "attend this event" link at the bottom of the notice to indicate you will be there.
73/VE3MAF
