The Radio Amateurs of Canada 2016 Annual General Meeting and the Hearts Content Cable Station 150th anniversary Ham Fest will take place at the Hearts Content Cable Station on September 10th, 2016. Afterwards, enjoy a meet & greet social at VO1DM’s summer home in Greens Harbour. Sponsored by SONRA (Society of Newfoundland Radio Amateurs), BARK (Baccalieu Amateur Radio Club) and UTARC (Upper Trinity Amateur Radio Club).
Read on for details!
Schedule of events for the day (the day session is free):
- 9:00 Registration
- 9:30 Welcome and introduction of guests – Linda Sooley
- 9:45 Trans Atlantic beacon presentation – Frank Davis VO1HP
- 10:15 Coffee – Compliments of BARK, Flea market begins
- 10:30 Presentation – Joe Earles VO1BQ
- 11:00 Museum tour – Linda Sooley
- 11:30 Lunch, compliments of SONRA
- 12:30 Introduction of RAC officials – Boyd Snow VO1CBS Section Manager
- 1:00 RAC AGM – President Glenn MacDonnell VE3XRA
- 2:00 AGM Q&A
- 2:30 Coffee compliments of UTARC, Flea market continues
- 3:00 Closing remarks
- 4:00 Flea market ends
- Depart to Green’s Harbour for evening social / meet & greet
The meet and greet at VO1DM’s summer home is $15.00 single payable by Aug 25 and includes BBQ steak dinner with all the fixins. Contact VO1DM, VO1EGH, VO1CBS or VO1NC to arrange payment. Evening is BYOB. XYL’s welcome.
Directions: From St. Johns west on TCH, exiting at Veterans Memorial Parkway to Carbonear, following route 80 north to Hearts Content.
