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Volume 2 Issue 12
DECEMBER 1997
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OLD BUSINESS:
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First of all, we wish to thank Sam, WB4FXK, and Stella,
N8QJR, for what we understand was their very apt filling of
duties last month. Sam took over for James, KR4CG, in his
absence, and Stella took over for me. I personally know
Stella did a great job, because her notes were super!!!We
apologize for the newsletter being late this time, but we had
to go out of town for about 12 days, and a very dear friend
passed away a few days ago. We will try to do better next month.
Seventeen members and visitors were present, and each one
attending introduced themselves and gave their calls. The subject
of liability insurance was brought up again, but in general the
premiums were thought to be out of line for our needs. It was
agreed that further bids were needed, and the subject was tabled.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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As we all know, this is the time for our annual nomination
of officers, and this is not an easy task. Wayne, KD4VCE, our
chairman, put forth a slate of nominees consisting of Jack, K4IVC
for president, Reed, WW3A, as vice president, and yours truly as
secretary-treasurer.The election will be held at the December
meeting. If you have a nomination for anyone other than those,
please be there to express your wishes. The nominations will be
open to those attending the meeting. Again, Thanks to Lee,
KF4OLO, for the box of computer paper. We publish and send out
around 50 newsletter each month, so that means about 200
sheets with each month. At that rate, you can see the cost
involved.We understand that Al, W4PBW, gave a great talk and
discussion on technology of today, and that a short video on
safety in ham radio followed.Jim, WD4RNP, reported that our
initial field day attempt got us third place in the state and
number 80 in the nation! We personally think that is a great
showing for our first time, and Jim encouraged the club to
participate more fully next year. We will end the contest for
new members at the next meeting, and someone is going to get
a nice prize. What are your feelings about a new contest???
Be thinking about that, because we will need to set it
in motion if we want another one.The door prize, a very nice
boom mike donated by Wayne, was won by Jim, WD4RNP. Our
Christmas meeting will be held at 4:00 P.M. at the Jasper
Family Steakhouse. Directions are simple---from the traffic
light on 515 go to Jasper and straight through the traffic
light on Main Street, turn left at the next light
(Burnt Mt. Rd.), cross the railroad tracks, then very shortly
turn right on Cove Rd. The restaurant will be on the left next
to a new service station on the corner.
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HAM OF THE MONTH
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Our award this month goes to Al, KE4ILH, of Cartecay. Al
holds a Technician plus license, and is one of our most faithful
members.Al seldom misses either our meeting or our Monday night
net, and is always ready to help when called upon. He always
has a smile and projects a good attitude whether called upon
or not.He is married to the lovely and gracious Marie and
they have recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Al served his country faithfully during World War II in the
infantry in the European theater as a member of Gen. George S.
Patton's celebrated Golden Acorn Division. We have really been
blessed by knowing and being associated with Al for these past
years, and trust our friendship will continue for many more
years.
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THE WAVELENGTH
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Executive Editor:
Dot Beam K4PPS
Contributors:
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Ellijay Amateur Radio Society, Inc.
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary/Treasurer:
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
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Our best wishes go to Bama, WB4QZK, who will celebrate his
birthday anniversary on the twenty first, and Joe Griffith, who
observes his on the twenty-seventh. We truly hope both of you are
around to celebrate many more!!!
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VE Corner
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We wound down our third year of testing three applicants
and one became a new ham. Congratulations to you, Dwight!! We
hope your association with the group that represents ham radio
will both enrich and be enriched by your association with us.
Tony Dietrich, W1TNP, helped us with the examination for the
first time and did a great job. We look forward to his service
and assistance in the future.We close out the year with twelve
examination sessions being given. In those sessions, we had
64 applicants with 52 either getting a new license,
upgrading, or passing one or more elements.Most of all, the
success of this program is due to the unselfishness of our 14
VE's, who have gone to great expense in money and time to help
make this operation a success. While these totals may not be
impressive to the groups in the big cities, we personally feel
that this is significant for a town of our size and location.
Again, thanks for bearing with us this month---we will do
our best to keep this from happening again.73, Dot, K4PPS
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