This year we participated in the annual Rain Maker parade. Thanks to Steve(VE6STE) and Dave(VE6KD) for making the entry happen.

Thanks for sending in the pic Ernie!

Thanks to Adrian, Dave, Glen, and Steve for getting the trailer all shined up and ready for the entry the day before.

Well done guys!

Fox News did a story on ham radio this week.  The story can be accessed here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/05/19/ham-radio-old-technology-gets-new-respect/

Take a look and if you have any questions or  comments please let us know.

NCAARC held their 2014 Annual General Meeting on March 15, 2014. Your new club executive is:

Steve Pedersen (VE6STE) – President
Mark Boverhof (VE6BHO) – Vice President
Ernest Clintberg (VE6EC) – Secretary
Norm Dust (VE6NHD) – Treasurer
Jeff Bishop (VE6EFR) – Director
Garry Bukowieki (VA6GB) – Director
Hans Kruse (VE6HBA)- Director
Al Roth (VE6ALR) – Director
Neil Smith (VE6AZA) – Director
Andrew Stott (VA6AWS) – Director

ARES Edmonton is offering a training session on March 29th, 2014 starting at 0900 and running until approximately 1500.  This training session will cover a quick intro to ARES, Basic Communications, Message Handling Theory, and will wrap up with a hands on message handling workshop.

It is mandatory that ARES Edmonton members attend at least one training session annually to retain their qualified status.

If you are interested in attending the session please contact VA6AWS as we are trying to have a list of attendees so we can have the right amount of handouts printed.