RAC Bulletin 111112

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for November 12, 2011
NATIONAL NEWS
1. VE2CV appointed to Hall of Fame
The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame has
appointed John S. (Jack) Belrose VE2CV / VE3CVV of Ottawa, ON to the
Hall of Fame. Jack will be presented with this award in early 2012,
at which time a summary of his contributions to amateur radio will be
published in The Canadian Amateur magazine.
-- RAC Bulletin Service
2. RAC Volunteer Appreciation Award
RAC would like to recognize George Roach, VE3BNO. George has been
been one of the key volunteers who supports RAC at its headquarters
every Wednesday since RAC moved to Ottawa in 1997.
His primary role is as the QSL Manager for the annual RAC Canada Day
Contest and the RAC Canada Winter Contest.
Radio Amateurs of Canada is indebted to George and all of its
countless volunteers across Canada. It is a pleasure to recognize
George Roach, VE3BNO, for his contribution to the Amateur Radio
Service. Thank you George!
-- The RAC Report
3. December Special Prefix
From December 1st to December 31st, special prefixes have been
authorized to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the CBC and Radio
Canada. Use VG for VA, VX for VE, XJ for VO, and XK for VY.
-- RAC Special Events Database
ONTARIO SECTION NEWS
4. Killarney District Activities
Jim McLean VE3LJM, EC for Manitoulin and North Shore ARES group,
reported that all of the municipalities on Manitoulin Island were
able to check in the Provincial EOC in Toronto during this year's
Simulated Emergency Test.
Members of Sudbury ARES and the Sudbury Amateur Radio Club once again
participated in the Halloween Goblin Patrol to help ensure the safety
of our young trick-or-treaters.
-- via Stiig Larsen, VE3LBX, DEC Killarney District
ITEMS OF INTEREST
5. Amateurs Save Lives During Thailand Flooding
The Radio Amateur Society of Thailand reports that the team working
with the Public Health Ministry and using the callsign HS0AC have
helped to save almost 1,000 lives by coordinating rescue
communications in medical emergencies.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has
praised radio amateurs for their role in providing communications
support, especially in flooded areas where several mobile phone cell
sites have failed. For more details visit www.qsl.net/rast
-- via RSGB News