The Christmas Party was a success. There were (as close a I could count) 30 in attendance. The food was served buffet style and there was lots for seconds. It was very good. Thanks to Guido and Arlene's.
There were 3 draws. Rick VE3ATK supplied 2 bottles of Maple syrup and a basket which included pancake mix and maple syrup etc. Thanks Rick. They were greatly appreciated.
We collected $328.00 for the Santa fund. As far as my memory goes (and that isn't too far) that is a record. Bill will correct me if I am wrong.

Just so there is NO confusion....
 
Cost $16.95 + taxes (of course). Tip extra.
 
As for the meal.....
 
Arlene and Guido will be cooking pasta with meatballs AND EITHER chicken cutlets or oven-roasted chicken.  We need to let them know which chicken to cook.  This will be decided on December 9 by whatever the majority has chosen.  Get your vote in now.
 

In attendance: VA3BDR, VE3GMG, VE3YO, VE3YUI, VE3KAN, VE3MAA, John Higgins, VE3XKB, VA3WAC, VE3ATK, VE3LOR, VE3TGI, VA3CMX, VE3MAF, VA3PC, VA3SPT,  VA3JGH

Called to order at 1940ET.

Correspondence: Run off the Grid (ROTG) September 20 2014.

Treasurer: Still waiting cheques.

New Hams/Members: nil

Nets: 80M net still going well.

Repeaters: Still running well. Still waiting on time cards.

Just a quick reminder about the NBARC meeting tomorrow Wednesday November 13, 2013 at 1930ET at the OPP RHQ Community Boardroom - 911A Gormanville Rd. North Bay. The doors will open about 1915ET (dependent upon when we finish dinner). Here is how to get there if you need it.  http://www.ve3nbc.ca/content/meeting-location-2013
 
Dinner is at Boston Pizza. I made a reservation in my name for 8.
 

The York Hamfest is this coming Saturday November 2, 2013 at the Newmarket Community Centre. Gerry, Bruce Keeling and I are going. There is 1 possibly 2 spots left in the van. We will be leaving from Timmy's at Lakeshore and Marshall at 0500ET. There is a hamfest group lunch at the Swiss Chalet in Newmarket. We should be back in the Bay about 1600ET at the latest. Either drop me a line ve3maf@gmail.com or meet us at Timmy's.
For more info....