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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO FEBRUARY 2009
 OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Edward Clinger SEC.-TREAS. Judith McCune N8AIM 330-499-2520 DIRECTORS
Dennis
Moriarty
K8AGB 330-452-3872
Phil Gizzi
W8IIV
330-494-7188
NEWSLETTER
AND WEB PAGE EDITOR 330-497-7742
_________________________________________ REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST Saturdays9:00 AM At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton. |
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: February 21, 2009 PLACE: HOMETOWN BUFFET, TIME:
12 NOON DIRECTIONS:
From North. Take I-77 Belden Village Exit. Turn right on Everhard Rd.
Go west past two traffic lights to Plaza on left with TJ Maxx.
Restaurant is in last building. PROGRAM: This is the Annual “Do it Yourself” meeting when many of our members are off to warmer climates. The program will be in two parts. KD8XD, Julius Erdos wiill show some slides about “Becoming a Ham Radio Operator” and each member present will be asked to tell us how he/she got started and licensed in Amateur Radio. Such things aswhere one first heard of it, who was their mentor (aka Elmer), when were they first licensed (how many times did they take the exam!), the various rigs, antennas bands operated, dx, awards ete etc. What bands are you operating now or are planning on operating.
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MINUTES : CHAPTER 21 MEETING, November 17, 2008 Our annual meeting was held at Giorgio’s Restaurant in Bolivar, Ohio. Nine members and ten guests, including two potential members, Carl K7CE and Bill WB8UAE were present. Chapter president Nelson Caley W8EAR presided. We had a round of introductions and then enjoyed our meal where we ordered from the menu. After everyone had finished their main course, Nelson asked Ed Clinger WA8DRT to introduce our speaker. He introduced our member, Dennis Moriarty, K8AGB, who began by playing a DVD of Laurel and Hardy trying to put up a radio antenna. We had lots of laughs. After the short movie, Dennis discussed the amateur special event station that is on the air during the Laurel and Hardy convention in Harlem, GA each year. He then gave a brief history of Oliver Hardy who was born in Harlem, Ga, talked about the festival, and ended his talk by talking about some of his experiences as a Laurel impersonator. After the program, we had our business meeting. Judy
McCune N8AIM gave the Treasurer’s report. Before the meeting,
sixteen of our members had paid their dues through at least 2009.
Five more paid just before the meeting. Dues are still coming
in. Our
next quarterly meeting will be held at noon on Saturday, February
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From
the Archives” February
22, 1969: Our meeting was held in the Tow Path Lounge of the
Massillon Motor Innwith
a total of 54 in attendance. This meeting was turned into a
party for Robert W8HR and Vici Roy who were celebrating their 52nd
wedding anniversary. Fifty-two people stood up and applauded
when they presented the Anniversary Cake. REMINDER Dues were due at last meeting. If you forgot, please bring them to the February meeting or mail them to Judy McCune N8AIM. |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANUARY KA8FTS Rodger Trompower 13th WA8NZE Stanley Smith 17th KE8HA David Raines 22nd FEBRUARY K8LBZ John Edel 19th WD8BGW Joseph Herrick 28th MARCH W8VAN Keith Chambers 9th
SUNSHINE REPORT
Denny Frey, K8NIB,recovering from a back problem. He believes he injured it accidentally while working in his radio shack. He is doing therapy and would like visitors. He is at the Regency Retirement Center 4512 22nd St NW Rm 115, Canton, OH 44708. Phone 330-479 9203 Let any Chapter 21 Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. Ed Note: We are either awfully healthy or have had our ailments for so long that we don't want to talk about them!
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FIRST CALL QCWA 2009 CONVENTION Hosted by Wisconsin Chapter 162 October
24-30, 2009 Aboard the Holland America MS Eurodam sailing
out of Fort Lauderdale, FL For information Contact Larry McCalvy, WA9JMO Telephone: 262-639-7327 or email wa9jm0@wi.net Sounds Great! Plan Ahead! ______________________________ NEW MEMBERS 2008 AB8CC Carl Cunert Susan KD8XD Julius Erdos Helen WA8MKH
Michael Sciarini Carol
W8TJF Les
Myers Karen A complete Membership List will be distributed to all members at the May meeting and mailed to those not attending the meeting. MEMBERSHIP Members who
have not
paid their dues have been or will be placed on the inactive list.
Sec-Treas will contact them. Chapter 21 members belong to all three
Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area
clubs. Those licensed in
1984 are now eligible.
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO NOVEMBER 2008 OFFICERS PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 VICE PRES. Edward Clinger WA8DRT 330-484-1102 SEC.-TREAS Judith McCune N8AIM 330-499-2520
DIRECTORS Perry Ballinger W8AU 330-832-8612 NEWSLETTER
& WEB PAGE EDITOR 330-497-7742
MEMBERSHIP Members who have not paid their dues. have
been placed on the inactive list.
Chapter 21
members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the
TUSCO and Akron area clubs. Good recruiting territory. REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST Saturdays 9:00 AM Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton. |
MEETING NOTICE DATE: SATURDAY, November 17, 2008 TIME: 12:00 NOON. PLACE: Georgio's Restaurant, 10748 Wilkshire Blvd. NE, Bolivar, OH 44612. 330-874-3889 MENU: Order from menu. COST: Price on Menu. Pay your own check. Meals run from $6 to $10 plus $2 if you add the Salad Bar. Salad Bar only is $7.00 RESERVATIONS: Mail, phone or email Sec.-Treas. Judy McCune or President Nelson Caley by November 13th. DIRECTIONS: Take I-77 to Exit 93, (OH-212 toward Zoar/ Bolivar.) Turn LEFT onto OH-212 / N CARY DR. Continue to follow OH-212 0.4 miles. Turn RIGHT onto WILKSHIRE BLVD NE. 0.2 miles PROGRAM: ELECTION + A Program for this meeting will be presented by Dennis
Moriarty K8AGB
MEETING NOTE This meeting, the last of the year, is considered the Annual Meeting of Chapter 21.This year the following offices' to be voted on are: Vice-President. Secretary Treasurer and that of one Director (to replace PerryBallinger whose two year term has expired.) Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. DUES are DUE Dues
are now due for the 2009 Club year. Pay them at the November Meeting
or mail to: Judith McCune N8AIM 1283 Salway Ave. SW North Canton, OH 44720 |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008
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“From the Archives” by Judy McCune N8AIM November 18, 1967: The dinner meeting of Chapter 21 was held at the Brown Derby, Canton, OH with 47 attendees. Mrs Victoria Roy, wife of Mr. Robert Roy, W8HR presented the XYL’s of the incoming officers with a corsage of Roy’s very own orchids. November 19, 1977: Our meeting was held at the Brown Derby, Sheraton Inn, Belden Village. The weather was ‘ideal’ for November. The program was a film shown by Roy Burckhart, W8CZA. The election was the usual ‘railroad system’ of getting new officers and recycling old ones. November 21, 1987: Fifty-five were present for the dinner at Skyland Pines Restaurant. President Keith Chambers, W8SSA presided. Flo Arnold presented an interesting program on photography and showed some of her prize-winning portraits and landscapes. November 15, 1997: Our meeting was held at Home Town Buffet with 35 in attendance. It was a dark and stormy afternoon. The program was presented by Mel Vye, W8MV, who described his travel and DX-pedition to St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands, south of Newfoundland. His 160-meter antenna was a wire attached to a kite that was very ‘exciting’ during a thunderstorm. SUNSHINE REPORT Denny Frey, K8NIB is recovering from a back problem at Altercare of Nobles Pond. He believes he injured it accidentally while working in his radio shack. He is doing therapy and would like visitors. Altercare of Nobles Pond is on Fulton Drive just east of Buehler's.
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SILENT
KEYS 2008 Up until we went to Press with the August Newsletter, our Chapter had no Silent Keys this year. In addition to our two members who became SK's, we have also lost two of our XYL's who were regular attendees at our functions. Myron R. Koyle 78, W8FNM, QCWA #20167, died on March 3, 2008 at Aultman Hospital. Myron was first licensed in 1962 and joined QCWA Chapter 21 on 01/06/1987. Our condolences to his wife Adelaine and their family. Myron Kiefaber 83, W8BML, QCWA#21627 of North Canton, died on August 11, 2008. Myron was first licensed in 1948 and joined Chapter 21 in 1975. Our condolences to his daughters and their families. James E. Foltz 84, K8SWE, QCWA #19369 of Canton, died on Monday,September 29, 2008. Jim was first licensed in 1960 and joined QCWA Chapter 21 in 1986. Our condolences to his wife Rosemarie and their three daughters and their families. Adelaine Koyle, XYL of SK Myron Koyle W8FNM, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. Our condolences to her two sons, Myron and Douglas, her two daughters Debra and Barbara and their families. Judy Moriarty, XYL of Dennis Moriarty K8AGB, passed away Friday Sept 12, 2008. Our condolences to Denny and his family. Further information on a Memorial Service for Judy will be published on this web page. Upcoming Hamfests January
12: Southwest Ohio Digital & Middletown,
OH January
20: Tusco
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008
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CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
AB8CC
Carl
Cunert K8AGB Dennis
Moriarty K8LBZ John
Edel K8NIB Denny Frey KA8FTS Roger Trompower KD8XD Julius Erdos KE8HA David Raines N8AIM Judy McCune W1FEZ Joseph Vignos W8AU Perry
Ballinger W8DIR Andrew Hogue W8DKI John Linton Jr. W8EAR Nelson Caley W8EKL Mae Rauvola W8IIV Phillip Gizzi W8JT Scott Mathews W8MV Melvin Vye W8TJF Les Myers W8VAN Keith Chambers WA8ADA Gary Osborn WA8DRT Edwin Clinger WA8MKH Michael Sciarini WD8BGW Joseph Herrick WD8IPE Herb Bushong |
ELECTION SPECIAL Haven't had enough? Now it's our turn! Offices to be voted on, for two year terms, are for Vice-President (who will become the President-Elect), Secretary-Treasurer and one Director to replace Perry Ballinger W8AU whose term expires. After considerable discussion, it was felt that it is time to gt some “new blood” into the organization. As you can see and if your memory hasn't failed you yet, all the office holders have voluntarilyre-cycled themselves to keep Chapter 21 going. Judy McCune is the one exception. When her husband Kay became ill, she stepped in to take over his job as vice-president and the volunteered to take over Dave Glass job as Secretary- Treasurer when he became a SK. As a result it was decided not to have a nomination committee try and get some new officers, but to get all nominations from the floor. The only office not up for vote is that of President, as the Vice-President is also the President Elect. It is REALLY time for some other members to step up to the plate. Keep in mind that many others who are not in office now, have been in office many times. (ED NOTE: I might add that I have been Newsletter Editor and Webmaster for our Web page, (9700+ hits) for longer than I can remember. It is very difficult to put some “news” into these endeavors with almost no input. For example, I have never had one response from the FEEDBACK LINK on the Web Page and even though we have had many Silent Keys in the past few years, I get no input for the Sunshine Report. (I think you get the picture.) In the opposite column you will find a current list of paid up members. Recent members who are behind in their dues will be personally contacted to determine if they are still interested. In addition Amateurs who were licensed in 1984 will be eligible for membership on January 1, 2009. Select your officers for 2009, then come and vote. |
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NOVEMBER 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 15TH ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION SPECIAL--PAGE3 ARCHIVES OF NOVEMBER MEETINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER W8TJF Les Myers 4th N8AIM Judy McCune 8th K8NIB Denny Frey 12th W1FEZ Joe Vignos 18th NADA W8IIV Phil Gizzi 30th W8EAR Nelson Caley 19th |
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER CANTON, OHIO AUGUST 2008 |
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MEETING
NOTICE
AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED
At
the first Wednesday luncheon gathering at Tim's Tavern The reason being was that there are too many officers, directors and members on vacation or out of town on this date. It was decided to have the next meeting at the regular date, which will be November 15, 2008. Most probable location will be at Georgio's Restaurant at noon. This will be the official Annual Meeting and will include the election. The QCWA Chapter 21 Newsletter will be published early in order to list candidates for the open offices. ____________________________ QCWA
Chapter 21 Thursday Night Net Rescue effort to get the Net going again
were also discussed at the meeting and K8AGB, Dennis Moriarty agree to
contact the owner of the 145.119(-) repeater to see if it would still
be available. Stay tuned! _______________________________
QCWA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Virginia
Beach, Virginia You wont have to go to Alaska on a ship or to Canada with a Passport this year. So take advantage of the fall season and plan to head to historic. Virginia. Tours will include: VA Beach, Norfolk, Mariner's Museum/VA Air and Space Center and Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlements. Some highlight programs are: QCWA Forum; Virtual Chapter 120 QCWA Wireless Women; Super Crystal Sets; Towers; QCWA Biography Project; Medicine and DX in Kenya; D-Star and Digital Radio; plus others Detailed
information
is in the Spring 2008 QCWA Journal and also on the Web site:
www.qcwa-ch119.org
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008
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MINUTES
: CHAPTER 21 QCWA Chapter 21 met on May 31st, 2008 at Das Dutch Kitchen in Dalton, Ohio. 11 members and 8 guests were in attendance. President Nelson Caley opened the meeting with our usual round of introductions. We enjoyed a delicious family style meal of roast beef, honey baked chicken and all the trimmings, ending with homemade pie. The meeting continued with The Treasurer reported that we received $10.00 in dues, and have paid no bills since the last meeting in February.. Adelaine Koyle has been in the hospital with a blood clot. May Rauvola, W8EKL, is having lots of pain with back problems. Judy Moriarty won the free meal. Reminder: Field Day will be the last weekend in June. Support your club! Ken Simpson, K8EK, is running for Director of QCWA. He’s been active in his Florida chapter since moving from Stark County years ago. Don’t forget to vote! Our
next dinner meeting will be August 16th. Vice President Ed Clinger WA8DRT introduced our speaker, Mel Vye, W8MV, who gave us a very interesting presentation on he and Martha's recent trip to Australia M QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008 EMBERSHIP IS DOWN TO 23! Come to the the November meeting with suggestions! EXAMPLE:
Prize for member who gets the most new members
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Aug 17, 1968: The 24rd dinner meeting of Chapter 21 QCWA was held at the Reeves Motor Inn, New Philadelphia, Ohio with a total of 23 in attendance (13 hams and 10 XYLs) (Large sick list). The treasury contributed $2.30 to the cost of the dinner ‘to keep the cost at an even $4.00 per person.’ Aug
19, 1978: Our meeting was held at Breteans Hillsdale. Aug. 20, 1988: Our meeting was held at Chalet In The Valley in beautiful Holmes County with 59 present. Those arriving early spent time browsing through the Guggisburg Cheese Factory Store. There was lots of imported cheeses and Cuckoo clocks. Shirley Rex, K8MZT, Chair of the nominating committee presented the new slate of nominees: President Marv Dennison, K8ANA; Vice President John Edel, K8LBZ; Secretary-Treasurer Art Schermerhorn, W8FEC; Director Denny Frey, K8NIB and Denny Moriarty. The program was presented by Keith Chambers Jr. (12 years old) son of Keith, W8SSA, who played the piano playing classical and pop tunes, playing a game of ‘Name That Tune. Good time was had by all. Aug. 15, 1998: We met at noon at Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Mt Hope OH, where we ordered from the menu. There were 28 in attendance (16 members and 12 guests). President Ed Clinger WA8DRT presided over the meeting. Ed Gammeter, W8CSU, told of his visit to the COOCOM meeting, and John Edel, K8LBZ, our own National director talked about possible restructuring of the amateur licenses. Mel Vye, W8MV, presented the program, describing his, and Martha’s trip to France. He was able to operate for two days Monaco where he made 700 QSOs. Later he returned to St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands, and contacted 3000 stations in four days.
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
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SK
Myron R. Koyle
Published in The Repository or The Independent on 3/6/2008.
See Canton Repository for complete Obituary.
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SK
Leland E. Covert 79, KA8FTM QCWA # 32367 of Canton; Township. Lee was first licensed in 1979 and joined Chapter 21 in 2004. Our condolences to his wife Janice and their family. Funeral Service was Wednesday at Kreighbaum-Sanders in Canton Township.
(From Canton Repository)
Kreighbaum-Sanders
330-484-2525
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER CANTON, OHIO MAY 2008 |
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MEETING
NOTICE
PLACE:
Das Dutch Kitchen PROGRAM: Mel Vye W8MV will present “The Australian Outback” based upon his recent trip. QCWA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Virginia
Beach, Virginia For More Info http://www.qcwa-ch119.org/index.htm QCWA
2008 Hamvention Banquet The Banquet will be held at Hamvention Headquarters in the Holiday Inn, Dayton Airport which is located at 10 Rockridge Rd in Englewood. Advanced reservation is required. The cost per person is $20.00 (tax & tip included). Banquet Questions? Tel (937) 746-5857 |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008
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MINUTES : CHAPTER 21 MEETING, February 16, 2008 On February 16th at noon Chapter 21 met for a nice buffet lunch at Hometown Buffet in Jackson Township. 11 members and 7 guests were in attendance. Vice
President, Ed Clinger WA8DRT, opened the meeting with a welcome and
round of introductions. He especially welcomed our newest
member, Julius Erdos WD8XD and our president, Nelson W8EAR and wife
Polly who surprised us by traveling all the way from Florida just so
he could attend our meeting. (Polly was found to have a tumor in her
lung and has since had further checks and is seeing a surgeon about
taking it out. They could not fine any signs of cancer outside
the tumor, and decided to take out the tumor rather than doing a
biopsy on it. They ended up doing a biopsy that showed that the
tumor was NOT cancer so she didn’t have the operation after
all!) __________________________________ QCWA ELECTION BALLOTS have been mailed and must be received by tellers by July 15, 2008. It should be noted that Ken Simpson W8EK is a candidate for Director. As most of you recall Ken was an active member of Chapter 21 while he lived in our area. More information on Ken who now is a resident of Ocala, FL can be found on the web at |
“From the Archives” by Judy McCune N8AIM Aug
17, 1968: The 24rd
dinner meeting of Chapter 21 QCWA was held at the Reeves Motor Inn,
New Philadelphia, Ohio with a total of 23 in attendance (13 hams and
10 XYLs) (Large sick list). The treasury contributed
$2.30 to the cost of the dinner ‘to keep the cost at an even $4.00
per person.’ Aug. 20, 1988: Our meeting was held at Chalet In The Valley in beautiful Holmes County with 59 present. Those arriving early spent time browsing through the Guggisburg Cheese Factory Store. There was lots of imported cheeses and Cuckoo clocks. Shirley Rex, K8MZT, Chair of the nominating committee presented the new slate of nominees: President Marv Dennison, K8ANA; Vice President John Edel, K8LBZ; Secretary-Treasurer Art Schermerhorn, W8FEC; Director Denny Frey, K8NIB and Denny Moriarty. The program was presented by Keith Chambers Jr. (12 years old) son of Keith, W8SSA, who played the piano playing classical and pop tunes, playing a game of ‘Name That Tune. Good time was had by all. Aug. 15, 1998: We met at noon at Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Mt Hope OH, where we ordered from the menu. There were 28 in attendance (16 members and 12 guests). President Ed Clinger WA8DRT presided over the meeting. Ed Gammeter, W8CSU, told of his visit to the COOCOM meeting, and John Edel, K8LBZ, our own National director talked about possible restructuring of the amateur licenses. Mel Vye, W8MV, presented the program, describing his, and Martha’s trip to France. He was able to operate for two days Monaco where he made 700 QSOs. Later he returned to St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands, and contacted 3000 stations in four days.
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2008
COMPLETE MINUTES OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF QCWA CHAPTER 21
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THE
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CANTON, OHIO CHAPTER
21 OF QCWA WAS HELD MAY 21, 1988 AT THE McKINLEY MUSEUM OF SCIENCE,
HISTORY AND INDUSTRY. AN ATTENDANCE OF AT 6:30 PM WE ALL GATHERED IN THE MAIN AUDITORIUM FOR OUR .MEAL AND MEETING. FOLLOWING THE INVOCATION BY REV. OTIS ESSEX, W8KYR, AN EXCELLENT MEAL OF CHICKEN WITH RICE OR SWISS STEAK WITH MASHED POTATO, MIXED VEGETABLES, ROLLS & BUTTER, BEVERAGE AND DESERT WAS CATERED BANQUET STYLE BY CHARLIE B ROWNS '. FOLLOWING
THE MEAL PRESIDENT KEITH, W8SSA OPENED THE MEETING BY INTRODUCING THE
OFFICERS PRESENT, CHARTER MEMBERS W8EUK, W8NBK, W8NWR & W80YV. 50 YEAR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS W8EUK, W8FEC, W8NBK, W8NWR & W8QYV. CENTURY CLUB CERTIFICATE HOLDERS W8AQ, W8CZA,W8EUK, W8NJG & W80YV. PAST PRESIDENTS W8AQ, W8AU, K8BYC, W8CZA, W8EAR, W8EUK, W8FRB, W8LDQV W8NBK, W80YV, W8SJC & W8WNU. NEW MEMBERS W8EK & K8YDR. VISITORS FROM OTHER CHAPTERS CLEVELAND CHAPTER #1 W8LYD, W8MMC 8, W8WGQ. PITTSBURGH CHAPTER #6 W8CSU. AKRON CHAPTER #35 W8ZK. EX-G1 RADIO CLUB & DAYTON CHAPTER W8PR.ARRL ASSISTANT SECTIONMANAGER - GREAT GREAT LAKES/DIVISION DAVEKERSTEN,N8AUH. PRESIDENT, CANTON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB N8DHT. OUR
MR. AMATEUR RADIO 'K8JZN AND OTHER GUESTS AND XYL'S.
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OUR SPEAKER FOR THE EVENING WAS THE REV OTIS ESSEX, W8KYR WHO RECENTLY RETIRED FROM THE NAVY. BEFORE ENTERING THE MINISTRY OTIS WAS A CANTON CAND ALONG WITH K8KXP AND W8FSM ISSUED THE OLD SMOKE EATERS' CERTIFICATE FOR WORKING THE THREE LOCAL FIREMAN ON AMATEUR RADIO. OTIS REMINISCED ABOUT HIS EARLY EXPERIENCES IN AMATEUR RADIO LOCALLY AND IN THE NAVY. PRESIDENT KEITH PRESENTED EACH CHAPTER MEMBER PRESENT WITH A NEW GOLD BORDERED CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP. THE VIBROPLEX BUG RAFFLE WAS WON BY JOHN LEICHTAMER, W8BCB. PROCEEDS OF THE RAFFLE $24.00 TO THE CLUB TREASURY. THANKS TO W80YV FOR THE DONATION OF THE VIBRQPLEX. NEXT WAS THE DRAWING FOR THE LADIES DOOR PRIZES AND PLANTS USED FOR TABLE DECORATION. WINNERS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST. MANY THANKS TO ARLINE BURCKHART, GRACE McLAUGHLIN AND HER DAUGHTER PAULINE RICHARDS, MICKEY PARKS, EILEEN POLEN AND PRESIDENT KEITH FOR THE MANY FINE DOOR PRIZES. TO KEEP THE MEN HAPPY THERE WERE ALSO SOME DOOR PRIZES FOR THEM. THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED ITEMS. THANKS TO OUR PHOTOGRAPHER DAVE POLEN AND VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHER DAVE GLASS FOR RECORDING THE CELEBRATION OF OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANTON OHIO CHAPTER #21 QCWA. THANKS TO THE COMMITTEE AND THEIR WIVES FOR THE MANY HOURS OF PREPARATION GIVEN TO HELP MAKE OUR CELEBRATION AN EVENT TO REMEMBER. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DAVE POLEN AND HIS XYL EILEEN, NELSON CALEY AND HIS XYL POLLY, HENRY McLAUGHLlN HIS XYL GRACE AND DAUGHTER PAULINE, LEROY BURCKHART AND XYL ARLINE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED NELSON CALEY, W8EAR, SEC-TREAS. _____________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP IS DOWN TO 21!
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
MEETING NOTICE
QCWA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTON NOTICE
DAYTON HAMFEST QCWA BANQUET INFO
MINUTES FROM CHAPTER 21's 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING, MAY 1988
APRIL
W8AU Perry Ballinger 5th W8MV Mel Vye 10th W8BML Myron Kiefaber 16th
MAY
W8DIR Andrew Hogue 8th W8EKL Mae Rauvola 19th
JUNE
W8DKI John Linton, Jr. 11th KG8RN Jerry Wheeler, Sr. 19th
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On February 16th at noon Chapter 21 met for a nice buffet lunch at Hometown Buffet in Jackson Township. 11 members and 7 guests were in attendance.
Vice
President, Ed Clinger WA8DRT, opened the meeting with a welcome and
round of introductions. He especially welcomed our newest
member, Julius Erdos WD8XD and our president, Nelson W8EAR and wife
Polly who surprised us by traveling all the way from Florida just so
he could attend our meeting. (Polly was found to have a tumor in her
lung and has since had further checks and is seeing a surgeon about
taking it out. They could not fine any signs of cancer outside
the tumor, and decided to take out the tumor rather than doing a
biopsy on it. They ended up doing a biopsy that showed that the
tumor was NOT cancer so she didn’t have the operation after
all!)
After we stuffed ourselves, Dennis Moriarty K8AGB showed
us a tape of an old 'Hazel' sitcom where there is a lot of static on
the TV, and it started about the same time as a boy up the street got
his amateur radio working. It turned out that it was a heating
pad, not the radio that was causing all the trouble. Dennis
used the episode to talk about why the heating pad was the culprit,
and also talk about other things that can cause interference on
radios and TVs.
John Linton W8DKI sent his best wishes to the
group. Myron Koyle W8FNM was back in the hospital with an
infection.
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QCWA ELECTION BALLOTS have been mailed and must be received by tellers by July 15, 2008.
It should be noted that Ken Simpson W8EK is a candidate for Director. As most of you recall Ken was an active member of Chapter 21 while he lived in our area. More information on Ken who now is a resident of Ocala, FL can be found on the web at
Ken will appreciate our support!
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO
NOVEMBER 2007
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PRESIDENT Nelson Caley
W8EAR
330-484-2142 VICE.
PRES. Edward Clinger WA8DRT
330-484-1102 SEC.-TREAS. Judith McCune N8AIM 330-499-2520 DIRECTORS Phil
Gizzi
WA8NZE
Perry
Ballinger
W8AU
330-832-8612
NEWS LETTER AND WEB PAGE EDITOR Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ 330-497-7742
REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST Saturdays 9:00 AM At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton. |
MEETING
NOTICE
DATE: SATURDAY, November 17, 2007 TIME: 12:00 NOON. PLACE: Georgio's Restaurant, 10748 Wilkshire Blvd. NE, Bolivar, OH 44612. 330-874-3889 MENU: Order from menu. COST: Price on Menu. Pay your own chek. Meals run from $6 to $10 plus $2 if you add the Salad Bar. Salad Bar only is $7.00 RESERVATIONS: Mail, phone or email Sec.-Treas. Judy McCune or President Nelson Caley by November 10th. DIRECTIONS: Take I-77 to Exit 93, (OH-212 toward Zoar/ Bolivar.) Turn LEFT onto OH-212 / N CARY DR. Continue to follow OH-212. 0.4 miles: Turn RIGHT onto WILKSHIRE BLVD NE. 0.2 miles End at 10748 Wilkshire Blvd Bolivar, OH 44612-8973, PROGRAM: Pegasus Farm will be the subject of talk by Melissa Howard. At Pegasus Farm, riders escape their braces, crutches and wheelchairs, replacing them with the gentle gait of well-trained horses. Pegasus was founded in July 1985 to maximize the potential of persons with disabilities. Today 36 horses and ponies carry 190 riders aged from 3 to 73 to new levels of mobility and self-esteem.
MEETING NOTE This meeting, the last of the year, is considered the Annual Meeting of Chapter 21.This year the only office to be voted on is that of a Director for a two year term. Nominations will be acepte from the floor. DUES are DUE Dues are now due for the 2008 Club year. Pay them at the November Meeting or mail to: Judith McCune 1283 Salway Ave. SW North Canton, OH 44720 |
QCWA
CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2007
MINUTES : CHAPTER 21 MEETING,
August 18,2007Nelson Caley W8EAR, president of Chapter 21, QCWA welcomed all to our meeting at the restaurant at Buhler’s at 6:00 PM. We then began a round of introductions. There were 10 members and 8 guests in attendance. We welcomed new member Gary Osborn WA8ADA and his wife Carol. After dinner President Nelson Caley W8EAR then presided over a brief business meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Judy McCune N8AIM gave the Treasury report and noted the minutes of the last meeting were published in the Newsletter and Web Page. Correspondence:
Myron Koyle W8FNN is at The Arbors at Canton, 2714 13th Street NW. He is continuing to improve slowly.. Perry Ballinger, W8AU is sailing with his World War II type boat, so he could not join us. We were reminded of QCWA’s Sixtieth Anniversary this year. In honor of this anniversary, both members and non-members can receive a QCWA 60-60 Award by making to way contact with at least 60 different QCWA members before June 30, 2008. Dennis Moriarty W8AGB reported the the Canton Amateur Radio Club was going to provide communication coverage on Sept. 22, 2007 for the parade in downtown Canton which will commenerate President William McKinley's funeral procession. In addition the CARC will operate a Special Event Station W8M and certificates will be issued for those working the station. (The Columbia County, GA amateur radio club used a picture of our own Dennis Moriarty, K8AGB, and his partner as Laural and Hardy in their festival advertisement. ) After the business meeting Vice President Ed Clinger WA8DRT introuced the speaker Marilyn Revoldt from theAultman Hospital's Prime Time Program. Marilyn presented a most interesting talk on Preserving our Memory. What a captive audience she had! (continued next column) |
August 19, 1967: The Twentieth dinner meeting of Chapter 21 was held at the Goodhouse in the rolling hills area of Ragersville. Fifty-four people peopleatttended. “As usual, Mr. Leonhart (W8ERR) and guest arrived late. Seems he couldn’t find a suitable landing area for his plane??? He flew back and returned by auto?? Lu, it’s those rolling hills again.” Members and guests enjoyed visiting together. Prices announced for the Nov. meeting at Brown Derby were: Top Sirloin $3.37, Super Boston Strip $3.95 or Chicken $2.95. This included tax and tip! August 20, 1977: Our meeting was held at the Lake Shore Restaurant with 31 present. The food was disappointing, and it was learned later that the restaurant closed a week after the meeting. The program was a film shown by Leroy W8CZA. August
15, 1987: Fifty-nine of us met at Luminko’s Restaurant in
Navarre. Guests were Stan WA8NZE and Doris WD8IKC Smith.
Vice President Dave Koch W8LNJ moved to Plano, TX. A video
about space flight by Owen Garriot W5LFL was our program.
August 16, 1997: Our meeting was held at St. Joseph Hall in Carrollton with 36 in attendance. The luncheon was served by Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. The program was presented by Marjory Juba of Ameritech TTY Ohio Relay Service. This service is primarily for the deaf and hard of hearing people. Minutes
continued Judy Moriarty won $13.00 in the 50-50 drawing.
Judy McCune N8AIM |
QCWA
CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2007
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SK Jack Bennett, 84, W8WEN QCWA #32182, of Alliance, died at 12:56 p.m. Wednesday at Alliance Community Hospital. Jack was first licensed in June 1941. He joined QCWA Chapter 21 in August 2003. We send our condolences to his wife Martha and familyOBITUARY(From the Alliance Review) Jack William Bennett, 84, of Alliance, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at his home. He was born on February 26, 1923, in Youngstown, and lived in Alliance most of his life. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown and attended Youngstown University, majoring in electrical engineering. Mr. Bennett was a veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Obtaining sergeant in the 355 Air Engineering Squadron, 87th Air Service Group, 58th Bombardment Wing, he was stationed on Tinian and flew missions over the hump in India. Jack was a radio operator and mechanic in the air offensive in Japan, China, India and Burma. Among his awards, he received the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal, with three Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. He was a member of Union Avenue United Methodist church. Jack worked for the Alliance Manufacturing Company (Genie) for 39 years in the research and development department, working on garage door openers and rotators, and was instrumental in the development of the Genie garage door opener. He was an active member of the FISTS Club (The International Morse Code Preservation Society), the Alliance Amateur Radio Club and the NOAA Weather Radio (Sky Warn). From his teens he was a radio amateur and was known as W8WEN all over the world. (Continued in next column) |
Jack loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed helping others and contributed much to the community in volunteer work with children. He was active in the Hot Stove League Baseball (DAV-50), Cub Scout Troop 170 and Boy Scout Troop 50. He taught at Moonbase and Seabase for Science Club and at the Science Fairs. Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Seifarth) Bennett; three sons, Jeffrey S. Bennett of Alliance, Gregory A. (Denise) Bennett of Massillon and Bradley K. (Laura) Bennett of Copley; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Mildred (Schlegel) Bennett; and a sister, Mildred Bennett McCabe Bellinger. The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Monday, November 5, 2007, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Bennett's son, Bradley K. Bennett, officiating. Interment, with military honors provided by the Alliance American Legion Post 166 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1036, will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop 50, c/o Christ United Methodist Church, 470 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, 1000 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601. This obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family online at: www.sharerfuneralhome.com. (11-2-07)
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2007
 OCTOBER
K8NIB
Denny Frey
12th
NOVEMBER DECEMBER |
QCWA NATIONAL NEWS QCWA at the Dayton Hamfest. Number of Renewals for this year were NEW – 34 RENEWED – 29. QCWA
Hall of Fame Award was presented to Bob Heil for his many
contributions to Amateur Radio and the communications community. QCWA NATIONAL CONVENTION. Unless you can check the Chapter 21 Web Page, you will have to wait until the next Newsletter for this report as I have not received the Fall Edition of the QCWA Journal. W8IIV and N8AIM also in the 44720 Zip code area did not get a copy. W8EAR in Zip code area 44706 received his some time ago! ?????? |
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO
AUGUST 2007
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PRESIDENT Nelson Caley
W8EAR
330-484-2142 VICE.
PRES. Edward Clinger WA8DRT
330-484-1102 SEC.-TREAS. Judith McCune N8AIM 330-499-2520 DIRECTORS Phil
Gizzi
WA8NZE
Perry
Ballinger
W8AU
330-832-8612
NEWS LETTER AND WEB PAGE EDITOR Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ 330-497-7742
REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST Saturdays 9:00 AM At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton. |
MEETING
NOTICE
DATE:
SATURDAY, August 18, 2007
TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE:
The Main Street Grill inside Buehler's Super Market. MENU: Order from menu. COST: Price on Menu. Pay your own chek. Meals run from $6 to $10 plus $2 if you add the Salad Bar. Salad Bar only is $7.00 RESERVATIONS: Mail, phone or email Sec.-Treas. Judy McCune or President Nelson Caley by August 16th. DIRECTIONS: Just east of Wales Rd., State Route 241, (North of Massillon) on south side at new traffic light on Fulton Road State Route OH 687. From Canton take Fulton Road to traffic light at entrance to market. PROGRAM:
Marilyn Revoldt from Aultman Prime Time. MEETING NOTE In compliance with Chapter 21 By-Laws a Nominating Committee is to be appointed by President. Vice President, Secretary and one Director positions to be voted on in November. NEW MEMBER Just received news that Scott Matthews W8JT has joined QCWA. Many Chapter 21 members have known Scott for many years from the Canton Amateur Radio Club. ANCHORS AWEIGH Duty calls! The 2007 summer cruise of the LST 325 will be underway as we hold our August meeting. Our director, W8AU, will be aboard doing his watch in the radio shack, as the LST cruises up th Illinois River with stops at Alton, Peoria and Henry. (Bridges too low after that to get into Chicago. ) Perry would ike to set up some skeds with our local chapter members. Keep posted to our web site: http://www.cmh.net/qcwa or phone Perry ASAP when you receive this. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2007
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MINUTES
: CHAPTER 21
MEETING, June 2, 2007
The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on June 2, 2007, Nelson Caley W8EAR, president of Chapter 21, QCWA began with a round of introductions. There were 8 members and 12 guests in attendance. The two new officers of Chapter 21 were introduced. WA8DRT Ed Clinger is the new Vice President and N8AIM Judy McCune, formerly Vice President, is now Secretary/Treasurer. Guest couples were Jack K8UGR and Lois Bruce and Julius KD8XD and Heled Erdos. After the meal Nelson reconvened the meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Judy McCune N8AIM presented the secretary/ treasury report. Correspondence: An email was received from John Linton W8DKI wanting to say ‘Hi’ to everyone. Hospitalization Report: Les Covert KA8FTM has been in and out of the hospital with leukemia. Myron Koyle W8FNN is in Aultman Hospital on the fourth floor.The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on June 2, 2007, Kay McCune W8LNK wishes he were here. He was recently diagnosed with adenocarcenoma and is presently on the sixth floor of Aultman Hospital getting chemotherapy. QCWA Century Club Award was presented to K8LBZ John Edel, former Chapter 21 President and QCWA National Director, by President Nelson Caley W8EAR. QCWA’s
Sixtieth Anniversary is this year. In honor of this
anniversary, both members and non-members can receive a QCWA 60-60
Award by making to way contact with at least 60 different QCWA
members before June 30, 2008. Continued in next column.
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“From
the Archives” August 19, 1967: The Twentieth dinner meeting of Chapter 21 was held at the Goodhouse in the rolling hills area of Ragersville. Fifty-four people peopleatttended. “As usual, Mr. Leonhart (W8ERR) and guest arrived late. Seems he couldn’t find a suitable landing area for his plane??? He flew back and returned by auto?? Lu, it’s those rolling hills again.” Members and guests enjoyed visiting together. Prices announced for the Nov. meeting at Brown Derby were: Top Sirloin $3.37, Super Boston Strip $3.95 or Chicken $2.95. This included tax and tip! August 20, 1977: Our meeting was held at the Lake Shore Restaurant with 31 present. The food was disappointing, and it was learned later that the restaurant closed a week after the meeting. The program was a film shown by Leroy W8CZA. August
15, 1987: Fifty-nine of us met at Luminko’s Restaurant in
Navarre. Guests were Stan WA8NZE and Doris WD8IKC Smith.
Vice President Dave Koch W8LNJ moved to Plano, TX. A video
about space flight by Owen Garriot W5LFL was our program.
August 16, 1997: Our meeting was held at St. Joseph Hall in Carrollton with 36 in attendance. The luncheon was served by Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. The program was presented by Marjory Juba of Ameritech TTY Ohio Relay Service. This service is primarily for the deaf and hard of hearing people. Minutes Continued For
the Program W8MV Mel Vye showed the recently released DVD on the
Peter One dxPedition by Bob Russell, a member of the team. As
you may recall Mel was also member of the team and gave the DVD
more real time perspective. Judy McCune N8AIM |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2007
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FROM OBITUARY
Harold graduated Ohio State University; retired from Diebold, Inc; was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in North Canton, belonged to the Canton Amateur Radio Club "W8LNK" and was past president of the Quarter Century Wireless Assoc., Chapter 21. His hobbies included amateur radio, genealogy, stamp collecting, computers, reading, flying, traveling and washing dishes at Zion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Karl McCune and Milford Darst and two aunts, Mabelle E. and Carol L. Darst. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Watson) McCune; sons, Robert of Naperville, IL and David of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother, Dennis (Diana) McCune of Columbus, OH; and aunt, Elva McCune of Lancaster, OH. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 at Zion United Church of Christ, 415 S. Main Street, North Canton, OH with Rev. Eli O. Klingensmith officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Zion United Church of Christ at the above address. Karlo-Feucht
Funeral Home 330-494-9644 |
SK
W8LNK,
Harold Kay McCune, QCWA #17399, passed away on Sunday June 10. Kay
was Chapter 21 past- President 2004-2006. Kay
was first licensed in 1951 and joined QCWA in 1983. He was also a
member of the Canton Amateur Radio Club having served as a Trustee
for several years. He currently has been active in the Volunteer
Examiner's Program. Our condolences to his wife Judy N8AIM, who is currently Secrtary/Treasurer of Chapter 21, and their sons Robert KA8QCP and David N8RNE.
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2007
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QCWA
2007 National Convention Celebrating the 60th annivrsary of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. Hosted
by: Rooms
are available for $113.70 ($99.00+taxes). For reservations,
call the Hotel toll-free at 1-800-222-TREE (8733) or 303-321-3333
(locally) and mention QCWA for this special rate. |
JULY K8AGB Dennis Moriarty 16th AUGUST W8FNM Myron
Koyle 8th |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO MAY 2007
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PRESIDENT
Nelson Caley W8EAR
330-484-2142 VICE.
PRES. Edward Clinger SEC.-TREAS. Judith McCune N8AIM 330-499-2520 DIRECTORS Phil
Gizzi
WA8NZE 330-494-7712
Perry
Ballinger
W8AU
330-832-8612
NEWSLETTER
AND WEB PAGE EDITOR 330-497-7742
REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST Saturdays 9:00 AM At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton. |
MEETING NOTICE DATE: SATURDAY, June 2, 2007 TIME: 12:00 Noon. PLACE:
La Pizzaria located at 3656 Dressler Road NW Canton, OH. Phone
330-477-4700 MENU:
Choice of: 1)Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Pasta. COST: $17.50 includes tax and tip. We must guarantee at least 20 reservations. RESERVATIONS:
Mail, phone or email Sec.-Treas. Judy McCune by May 30. SPECIFY MENU
SELECTION. DIRECTIONS: From
Canton:
Go west on Fulton Ave to Hills and Dales Rd. Follow Hills and Dales
Rd. to Dressler Rd. Turn right on Dressler. La Pizzeria is on right. PROGRAM: Mel Vye W8MV will show and narrate the Professional Video of the Peter One Island, Anartica dxPedition New
Officers Selected.
New Officers and Director have been selected to fill vacancy caused by
the death of our Secretary-Treasurer of 11 years. David Glass
W8UKQ. A board meeting was held on May 2, 2007, following lunch at Tim's Tavern. President Nelson Caley W8EAR presided. Vice President Judy McCune N8AIM offered to resign and accept the position of Secretary-Treasurer. Former officer and Director Ed Clinger WA8DRT then volunteered to become Vice-President. It was moved and seconded to accept the two candidates. Motion was passed unanimously. Congratulations and thanks to Judy and Ed. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2007
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The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on February 17, 2007, following lunch at the Hometown Buffet, Canton, OH. Vice-President Judy McCune N8AIM presided for a business meeting. David Glass W8UKQ, secretary, kept the minutes. There were 9 members and 10 guests present. Secretary David Glass reported that the minutes were published in the newsletter and gave a report on the treasury balance. Comments from members were noted. Nelson W8EAR and Polly Caley were about 40 miles from the recent tornado in Florida. A friend of theirs was involved in the storm. QCWA
certificates for 50 years and the Century Club were received and sent
on to John Linton W8DKI, our east Texas member. Mel W8MV and Martha
Vye had Dick W8KLP and Norma Wroble as guests at our lunch. It was moved, seconded, and approved to have our next meeting on Saturday, June 2. in order not to conflict with the Hamvention in Dayton. Probably an evening meeting. The program for the day was a tour of the kitchen of the Hometown Buffet. Prizes were awarded. The free dinner was won by Mae Rauvola W8EKL. Guests’ prizes were won by Martha Vye, Sharon Glass, Ray Rauvola, Vivian Gizzi, Judy Moriarty, and Anne Ballinger. Respectfully submitted, David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary
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APRIL MAY JUNE "From
the Archives"
by Dave Glass W8UKQ This abbreviated feature by Dave Glass is the only info that could be found at this time. Hopefully more records will be reviewed by the next meeting. May
10, 1997 - Our meeting was held on May 10 at Gulliver's Travel Plaza
with 21 members and 18 guests attending. President Ed Clinger
WA8DRT presided. Our speaker was Lance Wilcox. Coordinator for
Stark County Emergency Planning Committee. He showed a video “Are
You Prepared?” and covered hazardous materials and procedures for
emergency evacuation. John Edel K8LBZ reported on a one-day QCWA
board meeeting in Eugene,OR. Ed Gammeter W8CSU reported
on a recent COOCOM meeting.
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QCWA CHAPT ER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2007
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FROM
OBITUARY:
Dave
was born March 25, 1927 in Smith Township, Beloit, Ohio to Lewis
Henry and Ruby (Heim) Glass and resided in Alliance all of his life.
David graduated from Beloit High School in 1945 and Mount Union
College in 1950. He
is survived by his wife, SharonL.(Swimley) Glass whom he married Dec.
16, 1950 at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, VA; children, Eric A. (CWO4,
USMC, Retired) and Judy Glass of Kansas City, MO., Elaine J. and Tim
Brown of Alliance and Eden L. Toddes of Mechanicsburg, PA;
grandchildren, Kelly Brown, Patrick Brown, Daniel Toddes and Savannah
Toddes; sister; Evangeline M. (Glass) Case of Sebring; and
sister-in-law, Emma Glass of Sebring. He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a brother Leland L. Glass. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday April 9, 2007 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian FuneralHome with Rev. David Hostetler officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at
Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowere,
memorial contributions may be made to Rodman Public Library, 215 E.
Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601 or the Alliance Visiting Nurse Hospice
Association, 885 S. Sawburg Ave., Ste. 106, Alliance, OH 44601,
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SK
W8UKQ
DAVID L. GLASS  W8UKQ,
David L. Glass, QCWA #17415 passed away on Tuesday April 3.
Dave was In addition to being Chapter 21's Secretary/ Treasurer for eleven years he was also an active member of the Alliance Amateur Radio Club and served as the Secretary for many years. Dave
was awarded the QCWA Meritorius Award in 1998 and the QCWACentury
Certificate in 2005. He was a very active ham and had achieved both
WAS and WAC certificates. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2007
QCWA
2007 National Convention
4 - 7 October 2007
Celebrating the 60th annivrsary of the Quarter Century Wireless Association.
Hosted
by:
Colorado
Chapter 58
at
The
Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207 USA
Rooms
are available for $113.70 ($99.00+taxes). For reservations,
call the Hotel toll-free at 1-800-222-TREE (8733) or 303-321-3333
(locally) and mention QCWA for this special rate.
REGISTRATION:
More
information will follow. Click here
to see the tentative schedule as it develops.
YOUR
HOST:
The members of COLORADO
CHAPTER 58,
established: 11 November 1971, are proud to welcome you to COLORFUL
COLORADO .
MEETING NOTE
In
compliance with Chapter 21 By-Laws a Nominating
Committee is to be appointed by President. Vice President,
Secretary and one Director positions to be voted on in November.
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Nelson
Caley
W8EAR
330-484-2142
VICE
PRESIDENT
Judy McCune
N8AIM
330-499-2520
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Dave
Glass
W8UKQ
330-823-4855
DIRECTORS
Phil Gizzi
W8IIV
330-494-7188
Perry Ballinger
W8AU
330-832-8612
EDITOR
NEWSLETTER & WEB
PAGE
Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ
330-497-7742
MEMBERSHIP 30 Active Members Members who
have not paid their dues have been or will be placed on the inactive
list. Sec-Treas will contact them
Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile hunting grounds for new members. Anyone licensed in 1982 is elegible. |
MEETING NOTICE DATE:
February 17, 2007
PLACE: HOMETOWN BUFFET, 4758 Everhard Rd. N.W. 330-966-8995 TIME:
12 NOON
MENU: What you see is what you eat! COST: Pay at desk. Cost is approximately $8.00 RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass, w8ukq@juno.com by February ,15 2007. DIRECTIONS: From North. Take I-77 Belden Village Exit. Turn right on Everhard Rd. Go west past two traffic lights to Plaza on left with TJ Maxx. Restaurant is in last building. From South. Take I-77 Belden Village exit onto Belden Village Street. Go to 3rd traffic light at Everhard Rd. Turn left on Everhard and go to Plaza on Left with TJ Maxx. (If you know the BV area, you can turn left at Dressler Rd. and Plaza is on right as you go south.) PROGRAM: "BEHIND THE SCENE" tour of the Kitchen of our choice for our winter meetings in February. HAMFEST JANUARY
28, STRASBURG,OHIO.
The 17th annual Tusco Hamfest will be held at the Wallick Auction
Center, 965 North Wooster Avenue. Check-in and directions
on the 146.73 W8ZX
repeater. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Tables are $11.00 plus admisssion. Doors open for dealers at 6 a.m. and to the public at 8 a.m. Dealers may unload at rer of builinng. Free parking in rear for visitors. For additional information and to reserve tables, contact Gary Green K8WFN at 32210 Norris Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699. Telephone 740-922-4454 or send e-mail to:tuscofest07@hotmail.com Advance table reservations must be received by January 15,2007along withpayment. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for reservation confirmatiion. Electricity is availble a no charge.. You must supply your own extension cords. Thisis n ARRL approved hamfest. QUIZ
What
current mrmber of Chapter 21
has the lowest (oldest) QCWA member number.
Answer
on page 3.
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2007
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MINUTES: CHAPTER 21 MEETING November 18, 2006 The
regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held
on November 18, 2006, following dinner at the Chateau Michelle,
Canton, David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary REMINDER: DUES were due in November. If you haven't sent them into our Sec-Treas W8UKQ, you will be hearing from him. |
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2007
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANUARY KA8FTS Rodger Trompower 13th WA8NZE Stanley Smith 17th KE8HA David Raines 22nd FEBRUARY K8LBZ John Edel 19th W8WEN Jack Bennett 26th WD8BGW Joseph Herrick 28th MARCH W8VAN
Keith Chambers
9th
W8UKQ David Glass 25th As
noted on page 1 of the Newsletter there are currently 30 active
members in our chapter. (A few that haven't paid their current dues
are still listed and will be contacted by the Secretary-Treasurer. Chapter 21 Membership Update A
membership list is available as a link on the Chapter 21 Web Page.
This list does not show home addresses or phone numbers in order to
minimize SPAM scanners of our page. An updated complete Membership
list will either be mailed or passed out at one of our next Chapter
Meetings in February and/orMay.
QUIZ
ANSWER W8EKL
Mae Rauvola #10032
computer was lost when transcribed to the laptop computer used for the web page!!!!! |
SUNSHINE REPORT Keith Chambers W8VAN. He is recovering from Open heart Surgery performed in May. Keith and Mary Ruth have relocated to a retirement community in Florida. His new address is 2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627. His e-mail address is still WQ8H@mindspring.com. Ed Note. We are either awfully healthy or have had our ailments for so long that we don't want to talk about them! Many ongoing conditions for members are not printed at their request. Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. Here is a list of active members. K8AGB Dennis Moriarty Judy K8LBZ John Edel Janet K8NIB Denny Frey K8SWE James Foltz Rose KA8FTM Lee Covert Janice KA8FTS Rodger Trompower Helen KE8HA David Raines KG8RN Jerry wheeler Sr. Peggy KU8X Terry LaViers N8AIM Judith McCune Kay W1FEZ Joseph Vignos Pat W8AU Perry Ballinger Anne W8BML Myron Kiefaber W8DIR Andrew Hogue Dorothy W8DKI John Linton Jr. Gerrie W8EAR Nelson Caley Polly W8EKL Mae Rauvola Ray W8FNM Myron Koyle Adelaine W8GBH N. Bud Russell Joan W8IIV Philip Gizzi Vivian W8LNK Kay McCune Judy W8MO J. Kelly Heinbuch Ruth W8MV Mevinl Vye Martha W8UKQ David
Glass Sharon W8VAN Keith Chambers Mary W8WEN Jack Bennett Martha WA8DRT Edwin Clinger Doris WA8NZE Stanley Smith Doris WD8BGW Joseph Herrick Candy WD8IPE Herb Bushong Carol |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO NOVEMBER 2006
ANNUAL MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR
QCWA NEWS & EVENTS
4TH QUARTER BIRTHDAYS
LST 325 VISITS CINCINNATI
IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO A QUARTERLY MEETING IN SOME TIME,
PLEASE MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO COME TO THE ANNUAL MEETING
ON NOVEMBER 19th at CHATEAU MICHELE.
OFFICERS PRESIDENT
VICE
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY-TREASURER Members
who have not paid their dues. have been placed on the inactive list. Anyone licensed in 1981 is elegible. |
MEETING NOTICE DATE: November 18, 2006 PLACE: Chateau Michele (formerly The Pines) 2231 44th St. NW Canton OH 44709. (Phone 330-493-3463) TIME: 11:00 A.M. Lunch will be served at 11:30. MENU: Menu, Family StyleMeal. Includes both Swiss Steak and Baked Chicken, Salad, Vegetable, Potato Beverage and Ice Cream. COST: The cost is $15.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass by November 15. DIRECTIONS:
On 44th St NW in Canton, on north side, in second block west of
Cleveland Ave. (Behind Fisher’s Market)
ELECTION NOTICE The November meeting is considered the Annual Meeting of Chapter 21. This year, an election for Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and one Director will be conducted. The current Vice-President Nelson Caley will move up to be President and Phil Gizzi will serve another year as Director. The nominating committee is submitting the following: Vice President: Judy McCune N8AIM Secretary/Treasurer: David Glass W8UKQ Director: Perry Ballinger W8AU Nominations from the floor will be accepted. If you haven’t attended a meeting recently, PLEASE make an extra effort to make this one. Call Dave Glass W8UKQ and make your reservation now. Remember DUES are due! |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2006
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MINUTES:
CHAPTER 21 MEETING The
regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held
on August 19, 2006, following dinner
at the Chicken Manor, North Canton, OH. President Kay McCune
W8LNK presided for a business meeting. David Glass W8UKQ,
secretary, kept the minutes. There were 13 members and
11 guests present. Respectfully
submitted, |
“From the Archives” by Dave Glass W8UKQ 1966,
November 12: 17th meeting of Chapter 21 at Canton Brown
Derby.
58 members and guests present. Elections. QCWA
NEWS QCWA National was again well represented at the convention. This year saw the addition of 48 new members. This is very slightly up from 46 in 2005. The Fruiday night QCWA Banquet was hosted by Chapter 9. WB8IFM arranged the banquet which is an annual affair QCWA
2007 National Convention Celebrating the 60th annivrsary of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. Hosted
by: Rooms
are available for $113.70 ($99.00+taxes). For reservations,
call the Hotel toll-free at 1-800-222-TREE (8733) or 303-321-3333
(locally) and mention QCWA for this special rate. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCTOBER W8GAC John Underwood 7th K8NIB Denny Frey 12th KA8FTP Ron Hendershot 29th W8IIV Phil Gizzi 30th NOVEMBER N8AIM Judy McCune 8th W8LNK Kay McCune 16th W1FEZ Joe Vignos 18th W8EAR Nelson Caley 19th DECEMBER Nada! Zilch! DUES
are DUE Dues
are now due for the 2007 Club year. Pay them at either the November
Meeting or mail to Dave Glass W8UKQ. MARC Hamfest Massillon Amateur Radio Club’s 46th Annual Hamfest was held on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the Massillon Boys & Girls Club.
QCWA Chapter 21 had its’ own table again this year. Volunters took turns to inform and recruit as well as perusing equipment for sale. One former member David Raines KE8HA from Akron renewed his membership. Welcome back! |
SUNSHINE REPORT Keith Chambers W8VAN. Finally heard from Keith. He is recovering from Open heart Surgery performed in May. Keith sais "So far, so good" Keith and Mary Ruth have relocated to a retirement community in Florida. His new address is 2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627. His e-mail address is still WQ8H@mindspring.com. Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. Ed Note. We are either awfully healthy or have had our ailments for so long that we don't want to talk about them!
The triennial Cincinnati Tall Stacks Celebration took place earlier this month and what a show it was: 20 Steamboats/Paddlewheelers and ONE Navy LST ship... A real treat was eating breakfast on the upper deck (of the LST) at 7:30 a.m. and hearing "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise," the first tune out of SS Natchez from New Orleans. After their 15 minutes of entertainment, another ship's calliope and pianist would take over, followed by another, etc. For QCWA info: An historic moment was captured during one of the MRN CW net sessions with NCS WW2LST... W8EAR checked in! Gasp! I haven't had a CW QSO with Nels in 40 years...Wow! Over 18,000 visitors trod through the LST during the stay, marred only on Friday by high water that covered the gangway, causing the city of Covington, KY to close touring until the water went down. (Excerpts from Web Page story by Perry W8AU) |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
CANTON, OHIO AUGUST 2006
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OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Kay
McCune
W8LNK
330-499-2520
VICE PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 SECRETARY-TREASURER Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 DIRECTORS Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ
330-497-7742
Phil
Gizzi
W8IIV
330-494-7188EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB PAGE Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ
330-497-7742 MEMBERSHIP 28 Active Members + 1 on Disabled List. (Unable to participate) Members who have not paid their dues. have
been placed on the inactive list.
Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile hunting grounds for new members. Anyone licensed in 1981 is elegible! |
MEETING NOTICE
DATE:
August 19,2006
PLACE:
Chicken Manor North Canton
8043 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton,
OH
Phone:330-499-2159
TIME: 5:30
Eat at 6:00 PM
MENU:
Menu, Family
Style: Chicken & Roast Beef, Apple Sauce, Mashed Potatoes,Green
Beans, Rolls & Butter, Dessert & Beverage.
COST: The cost is $15.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass by August 14. Notice. When making reservation with Dave, we will have a minimum number of reservations that we are responsible for. If you make a reservation and don't attend , you will be billed. DIRECTIONS: North Main St. in North Canton is Cleveland Av. in Canton and north of North Canton. Chicken Manor is on west side of street just a little south of th new Fisher's Market. From I-77 exit at Akron Canton Airport. Go south to Mount Pleasant Rd, then east on Mount Pleasant to Cleveland Ave., then souoth to Chicken Manor. (Not : Traffic on Portage Ave east of I-77 exit is horrendous. PROGRAM:
(Still in search process at 'press time."
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS QCWA
Chapter 21 welcomes two new members, bringing our membership to 28.
W8GBH, Norman "Bud" Russell of Bridgeport, OH. XYL is Joan. Bud was first licensed in 1955, joined QCWA in 1993 and is QCWA #26029. K8UX, Terry G. LaViers of Akron, OH. Terry was first licensed in 1981, joined QCWA in 2006 and is QCWA #33267. |
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MINUTES:
CHAPTER 21 MEETING
June 3, 2006 The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on June 3, 2006, following dinner at the Das Dutch Restaurant, Dalton, Ohio. President Kay McCune W8LNK presided for a business meeting. David Glass W8UKQ, secretary, kept the minutes. There were 11 members and 11 guests present. This meeting was rescheduled to avoid conflicts with Dayton, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. Secretary David Glass reported that the minutes were published in the newsletter and reported the treasury balance. Comments from members were noted. President McCune presented the 65 years anniversary certificate to Jack Bennett W8WEN. A Century Club certificate was awarded to Joseph Vignos W1FEZ. The program was presented by Mel Vye W8MV about his DXpedition to Peter 1 Island last February with a large group of hams. He used a PowerPoint presentation for pictures of the trip. They used the call 3Y0X. You may go to www.peterone.com to find the whole story. Prizes were awarded. The free dinner was won by Myron Koyle W8FNM. The50-50 drawing was won by Addie Koyle. Guests' prizes were won by Akemi Vignos, Pat Vignos, and Martha Bennett. The next regular meeting will be August 19. Respectfully submitted, David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary QCWA ELECTION TIMES
Ballots
for QWA National Election of Officers and Directorsare due by July
31. Did you vote?
Chapter 21 election is at th Annual Meeting in November. Nomination Committee to be appointed at August meeting. Vice-President , Secretary- Treasurer and one Director we be voted on, |
From the Archives"
1966, August 20: 16th meeting of the Chapter 21 at
Atwood Lodge. 48 present. Membership in the chapter was 58.by Dave Glass W8UKQ 1976, August 14: The Lakeshore Restaurant, Meyers Lake. 36 in attendance. President Whitey Beechy W8LVW had become SK. National dues will be increased to $14 for 3 years. W8EUK will be operating YN1BN in September. 1986, August 16: Zoar Tavern, Zoar, Ohio with 57 present. Program by Welton Stein WA8JLM had pictures of Mt. St. Helens eruption. 1996, August 17: Scheduled for Atwood Lake Lodge. CANCELLED -- Lack of reservations. QCWA NEWS
QCWA at Dayton.
Haven't found any report on 2006 QCWA attendance or recruiting
activity. In 2005, 185 members signed in at the QCWA booth.
46 new members signed up and 31 members renewed.
Dayton Hamvention 2006 attendance was 20,234 a slight decrease from 2005 whose official tally was20,411 and was 19,869 in 2004. QCWA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Calgary, Alberta , Canada. September 28 - 30, 2006 See pg 28, Spring 2006 QCWA Journal or http://www.obsd.com/qcwa-chapter151 Hosted by the Wild Rose Chapter 151 at The Port of Call Inn, Calgary Alberta, Canada (Reduced price guaranted up until August 26th. What a wonderful time of the year for a scenic trip. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2006
JULY
______________________________________________
K8AGB Dennis
Moriarty 16th
AUGUST
W8FNM Myron
Koyle
8th
W8MO Kelly Heinbuch 19th WA8DRT Ed Clinger 28th SEPTEMBER K8SWE James Foltz 29th SUNSHINE REPORT Keith Chamber W8VAN 's
wife Mary Ruth has reported that Keith had fallen in mid April
and broken his hip and leg. Keith is in a nursing home near home and
they have not set the bones yet. Latest address for Keith is:
E.Keith
Chambers Sr. / W8VAN
2462
Cherokee Court
The
Villages, Fl. 32162
Rodger Trompower KA8FTS just
finished his second cataract operation in good shape. "20-30" he
claims. Rodger ar you
trying to keep up with the "old timers" in Chapter 21A QSL card would be a nice gesture. Rodgr also reports tha Jim Foltz K8SWE has fully recovered from th effects of his auto accident. That's good news Jim. NOTE: Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. This includes members and their family with the illness and members knowing of anothers illness etc. |
BETWEEN MEETINGS Worth Noting Chapter
21 Charter was granted on May 15,1963.
The first meetingwas held June 14,
1963
First Elected Officers
President.
Lyle Gray W8EUKVice-Pres. Henry McLaughlin W8OYV Sec.-Treas. Carmella Cicerello W8NAL Directors
Rob Roy W8HREarl Reichman W8BNK Join
our Munch Bunch
All is not quiet between quarterly
meetings! Members and guests gt together at Tim's Tavern at noon on
thefirst Wedensday of the month for lunch and very Saturday
morningat 9 A.M. at Perkin's Restaurant on Everhard Rd for breakfast
QCWA
CHAPTER 21 on theWeb
6500th recorded web site
activation occurred onJuly 14, 2006! Keep up to date on what's
happening between Newsletter's on a very current basis.www.cmh.net/qcwa Part 2 Mark the date, September 16, 2006 at 1800
Hrs. UTC. Party will run for a period of 24 hours. Phone
and Digital Modes may be used. See Party Rules on page 44 ofth
QCWA JOURNAL Spring Edition.
Results from Spring Party, which was held on pril 1, 2006 hav not yet been published in the Journal, but can be seen on the internet at www.qcwa.org SK
"Although he wasn't one of us" youngsters
QCWA Founding Member #13, Frank Lester W4AMJ, has joined th
Silent Keys. Frank was born in January 1907 and earned his first
Amateur Radio license in 1924 or 1925. At the initial
organizational meeting, it was Frank (then W2AMJ) who suggested
the name Quarter Century Wireless Association. He was recently
awarded hi QCWA 80 year pin. It is reported that there is still
one Founding Member left. A Memorial articl will m0st likely be in the
Fall QCWA Journal. (SK notice is from QCWA web site)
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THIS MIGHT HELP A LITTLE
See you at the Chicken Manor August 19
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QCWA CHAPTER 21
NEWSLETTER
CANTON,
OHIO
MAY 2006 |
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OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Kay
McCune
W8LNK
330-499-2520
VICE PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 SECRETARY-TREASURER Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 DIRECTORS Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ
330-497-7742
Phil
Gizzi
W8IIV
330-494-7188EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB PAGE Joe
Vignos
W1FEZ
330-497-7742 MEMBERSHIP 27 Active Members + 2 on Disabled List. (Unable to participate) Members who have not paid their dues. have
been placed on the inactive list.
Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile hunting grounds for new members. Anyone licensed in 1981 is elegible! |
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: June 3, 2006 PLACE: Das Dutch Kitchen 14278 Lincoln Way E (Rte 30) Dalton, Ohio We have the Rose Room in the main building. TIME: Time 5:30 - 8:00 PM Eat at 6:00 PM MENU: Menu, Family Style: Tossed Salad, Roast Beef,Honey Baked Chicken, Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Assorted Pies and Beverage COST: The cost is $15.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass. DIRECTIONS: Go west on U.S. 30 from I-77. Das Dutch Kitchen on north side, just beyond Dalton. PROGRAM:
Mel Vye W8MV will tell us about his "once in a lifetime" QRZ trip to
Peter One Island in the Anartica.
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QCWA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Calgary, Alberta , Canada. September 28 - 30, 2006 See pg 28, Spring 2006 QCWA Journal or http://www.qsl.net/ve6afo Hosted by the Wild Rose Chapter 151 at The Port of Call Inn, Calgary Alberta, Canada What a wonderful time of the year for a scenic trip. ___________________________________________________ DAYTON HAMVENTION 2006 May
20, 21 & 22, includes ARRL EXPO--the 2005 ARRL
National
Convention, For more info info
check the internet.
www.hamvention.org and at www.arrl.org/expo. QCWA
officers and the staff from Headquarters will be present in the QCWA
booth. Please drop by and say hello!
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CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
MAY 2006 |
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MINUTES:
CHAPTER 21 MEETING
The
regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held
on February 18, 2006, following dinner at the Hometown Buffet, Canton,February 18, 2006 Ohio. President Kay McCune W8LNK presided for a business meeting. There were members and guests present. Four couples were in Florida, and one member, Mel Vye W8MV, was on Peter One Island, DXpedition. A guest of Ed and Doris Clinger, Helen Carlson, was introduced. It was noted that John Underwood, W8GAC, QCWA #15215 died Monday January 23, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 77. John was first licensed in 1955 and joined QCWA Chapter 21 in 1981. John was presented the QCWA 50th Anniversary and the 50th Continuous Licensing and the Century Club at the MARC Hamfest last October. "The telephone man" as he was known retired from Ohio Bell after 32 years of service.. He was an active member of the TUSCO Amateur Radio Club for50 years, the Old Town Valley Fliers, the Ohio Bell Pioneer Club, and the Dennison Eagles. President McCune presented the 50 years continuous licensing and the 50 years anniversary certificates to Dennis Moriarty K8AGB. The 55 years anniversary certificates were presented to Phil Gizzi W8IIV and Kay McCune W8LNK. A Century Club certificate was awarded to J. Kelly Heinbuch W8MO, who was unable to attend the meeting. Ed Clinger WA8DRT accepted the award and will take it to Kelly. Dennis Moriarty K8AGB presented the program. He played an audio tape of an interview of Stu Wilson W8ADQ on WHBC in 1965. It was the occasion of the radio station's 40th anniversary. The interviewers were Bob Krahling and Bill Karenbauer. Prizes were awarded. It was voted to hold the next meeting on Saturday, June 3. Time and place TBA. David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary |
From the Archives"
1966, May 21: Atwood Lake Lodge. 50 attended. Gene Arnold W8YAB and
XYL, Florence, showed movies of their trip to New England.by Dave Glass W8UKQ 1976, May 15: Buckeye Hotel in Uhrichsville. 38 attended. Paul Kindy W8UKT told of the emergency work being done by Florida hams. Bill Parks K8JZN described the Weather-Watch Program. The chapter roster had 79 on the mailing list. 1986, May 17: Lu Minko's Restaurant. 44 attended. Keith Chambers W8SSA (also WQ8H, now W8VAN) presented a video program on AEP's huge dragline shovel, "Big Muskie." 1996, May 18: Chalet in the Valley. 24 attended. Several members were in Dayton for the Hamvention which had changed its date to this weekend. A letter was received from Mel Vye W8MV who was completing an assignment in China teaching and setting up an amateur radio station BY2QLY. Nelson W8EAR and Polly Caley described their experiences attending Elderhostel programs. ___________________________________________ QCWA ELECTION
By now ballots for QCWA Candidates for 2006 should be in your hands. Ballots must reach the tellers by the end of the day July 31, 2006. Biographical information for each candidate can be found in th Spring issue of th Journal. The Secretary and Treasurer incumbents are unopposed and do not appear on the ballot due to a by-law change in 2005. It is interesting to note that while there are eight Directors to be voted on, only two Directors are running for reelection. ___________________________________________ TRIVIA QUIZ
How many Chapter 21 members checked into the 50th Annual QSO Party, Spring edition? (Fall Party will be on September 16th, 2006.) |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER MAY 2006
APRIL
W8AU Perry
Ballinger 5th
W8MV Mel Vye 10th MAY
W8GSK Dave
Domer 2nd
W8DIR Andrew Hogue 8th KA8FTM Lee Covert 17th W8EKL Mae Rauvola 19th JUNE
W8DKI John Linton,
Jr. 11th
KG8RN Jerry Wheeler, Sr. 19th W8AJR William Prince 24th
QCWA Chapter 21 Web Page
Still going strong! We had check-in #6200 on April 30th, 2006. A year ago on May 7, 2005 we had ck-in #4700, on May 2, 2004 we had ck-in #3200 and on May 3, 2003ck-in #2000. If you can get to a computer, check http://www.cmh.net/qcwa, or just type in QCWA Chapter 21 on a search engine. __________________________________________ SUNSHINE
REPORT
Jim Foltz W8SWE was recently in a vehicle accident and has returned home from the hospital. Reports are that he is in high spirits and hopes to be out and around again shortly. Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. This includes members and their family with the illness and members knowing of anothers illness etc. |
 ALLIANCE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2005 HAM OF YEAR AWARD was
presented to Dave Glass W8UKQ, our QCWA Chapter 21 Secretary for the
past 10 years!. Dave has also served in that capacity in the Alliance
Club for the 9 ½ years. Dave was also named their Ham of the
Year in 1999. He was first licensed in 1954.
CONGRATULATIONS DAVE. ANOTHER TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY Amateur Radio Cruise. 7
Night Eastern Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Sail Dec. 3, 2006 aboard the Cariban Princess. For more information, visit www.hamradiocruise2006.com or email Vernon Fix at: w4thn@arrl.net _____________________________________ REMINDERS LUNCH AT TIM'S
TAVERN on Parkway St. in
Canton. First Wednesday at Noon. BREAKFAST.
Saturday mornings 9:00 A.M. At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard
Rd, Canton,OH.
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Hometown Buffet on Saturday February 18th.
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Kay
McCune
W8LNK 330-499-2520
kmccune@att.net
VICE
PRESIDENT
Nelson
Caley
W8EAR330-484-2142 w8ear@juno.com SECRETARY-TREASURER
Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 w8ukq@juno.com DIRECTORS
Phil Gizzi
W8IIV
330-494-7188 Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB
PAGE
Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net MEMBERSHIP 27Active Members Why not set a goal of 40 members? Eligible if licensed in 1981.
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MEETING NOTICE
MEETING NOTICE DATE: February 18, 2006 PLACE: HOMETOWN BUFFET, 4758 Everhard Rd. N.W. 330-966-8995 TIME: 12 NOON MENU: Your eyes are bigger than your stomach! COST: Pay at desk. Cost is approximately $8.00 RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass, W8UKQ by February , 16 2005. DIRECTIONS: From North. Take I-77 Belden Village Exit. Turn right on Everhard Rd. Go west past two traffic lights to Plaza on left with TJ Maxx. Restaurant is in last building. From South. Take I-77 Belden Village exit onto Belden Village Street. Go to 3rd traffic light at Everhard Rd. Turn left on Everhard and go to Plaza on Left with TJ Maxx. (If you know the BV area, you can turn left at Dressler Rd. and Plaza is on right as you go south.) PROGRAM: Dennis Moriarty K8AGB, who has been a member of Chapter 21 for 17 years, will tell us about "Early Broadcast Radio in Canton, Ohio." He will play an "off the air" tape of an interview with Stew Walker W8ADQ on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of WHBC in 1965. You wil recognize the voices of the announcers, Bob K and Bob K. (Ed note: Can't remember how to spell their names!)
W8MV
Before departing for Peter One Island in Anartica, Mel Vye W8MV kept busy presenting talks on the upcoming Dxpedition as wll as some past ones. Most recently he spoke at the Canton Amateur Radio Club's Annual Awards Banquet. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2006
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MINUTES:
CHAPTER 21 MEETING
November 19, 2005 The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on November 19, 2005, following dinner at the Chateau Michele, Canton, Ohio. President Kay McCune W8LNK presided for a business meeting. David Glass W8UKQ, secretary. kept the minutes. There were 11 members and 11 guests present. Secretary David Glass reported that the minutes were published in the newsletter and reported the treasury balance. Comments from members were noted. President McCune presented the 55 years anniversary certificate to Andy Hogue W8DIR. An election was held to fill the vacancy of Director, formerly held by Mel Vye W8MV. The nomination committee nominated Phil Gizzi W8IIV. Nominations from the floor were then opened. As the train rounded the bend, a motion to close nominations was made and approved. As it as it passed into the distance, a motion for the secretary to cast the unanimous ballot was made and approved. Phil Gizzi W8IIV was elected director for a two year term. Mel Vye W8MV, our resident DXpeditioner, described the Dxpedition he and a group will be making next February to Peter One Island. It will be the most extensive and expensive DXpedition/ in ham history. More information can be found at http://www.peterone.com Nelson Caley W8EAR introduced Mike Harlan NG9D and his XYL who presented a program about GPS and APRS. GPS is a satellite navigation system that has many uses. Awards were made. The free member dinner was won by Nelson Caley W8EAR. Guests' prizes were won by Polly Caley, Virginia Domer and Judy Moriarty. Respectfully submitted, Dave Glass W8UKQ, Secretary |
 SUMMER OF 1993. See if you can identify these "Old Timer's." First names are given but not in any order that could be a clue John, Don, Charley, Joe, Harold , Ed, Nelson, Roy and Phil. CLUE: Picture taken at Kurt's Inn) of the first Wednesday Luncheon Bunch initiated by Roy. See answer at bottom of page From the Archives" by Dave Glass W8UKQ 1966, February 12 Brown Derby, Canton, Ohio. 48 attended. Rob Roy W8HR showed slides of his1965 visit to VE1 2 and 3 land. 1976 February 21: Lakreshore Restaurant, Canton, Ohioi. 28 attended. No program notes found. Several members were outof town in Florida or Illinois. 1986, February 15: Massillon Women's Club, Massillon, Ohio. 37 attended. Henry W8OYV described the fine old house. The entertainment was by a choral group from Washington High School. 1996, February Otterbein United Methodist Church. 22 attended. The scheduled speaker was unable to come. A question was asked of everyone, "how did you happen to become a ham?" The question went arouond the room as Hams recalled memories. Answer to Lunch Bunch Picture L to R: First Row Ed
WA8DRT, Roy W8CZA andDon K8DON. Middle
Row, Joe W8KDM, Phil W8IIV,John K8LBZ and Harold K8UDO, Back Row,
Charley K8BYC and Nelson W8EAR.
DUES
Secretary-Treasurer Dave Glass reminds us that we still have delinquent members who have not paid their dues for 2005. Check your wallets and see if your 2006 membership card is there. If not take out one of those $5.00 bills and send them to Dave His address is on page 1. TNX OM's! |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
APRIL
W8AU Perry
Ballinger
5thW8MV Mel Vye 10th W8BML Myron Kiefaber 16th ?? MAY
W8GSK Dave
Domer
2ndW8DIR Andrew Hogue 8th KA8FTM Lee Covert 17th W8EKL Mae Rauvola 19th JUNE
W8DKI John Linton, Jr. 11th KG8RN Jerry Wheeler, Sr. 19th W8AJR William Prince 24th SUNSHINE REPORT
Kelly Heinbuch W8MO. Kelly recently fractured his hip and that it has been surgicaly repaired. He is recuperating in the Sunset Nursing Home in Millersburg , OH. Phone # is 330-674-0015. Myron Koyle W8FNM has had his activity severly curtailed for the past six months. He underwent a knee replacemnt operation on August 1. Myron has returned home and is doing therapy. Myron's XYL Adelaine has joined Myron on the Sunshine Report, recovering from a broken leg, resulting from a fall. Keith Chambers W8VAN. Haven't heard from Keith. He was recovering from Open heart Surgery performed in May. Continued in next column.
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QCWA Chapter 21 Web
Page http//www.cmh.net/qcwa
Check in # 5800 occurred on January 26, 2006 Check in # 4300 occurred on January 25, 2005 Check in # 2800 occurred on January 14, 2004 Averages out to 1500 hits a year or 125 hits a month. REMINDERS
Saturday Breakfast at
Perkins Restaurant.
on Everhard Road at
9:00 AM. Keep it going while Snowbirds have flown south.First Wednesday Lunch
Bunch at noon.
Tim's Tavern Canton, Ohio You don't have to be a member. Bring a friend. QCWA International
Convention
Calgary, Alberta , Canada. September 28 - 30, 2006 See pg 28, Winter 2005 QCWA Journal or http://www.qsl.net/ve6afo Dayton Hamvention
Dayton, Ohio, USA May 19-21. 2006 See pg 116 QST, February 2006. or http://www.hamvention.org Sunshine
Report continued.
2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627. e-mail address is still WQ8H@mindspring.com Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members, or updates on those listed.. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Kay
McCune
W8LNK 330-499-2520
kmccune@att.net
VICE
PRESIDENT
Nelson
Caley
W8EAR330-484-2142 w8ear@juno.com SECRETARY-TREASURER
Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 w8ukq@juno.com DIRECTORS
Mel
Vye
W8MV
330-644-4407 mvye@uakron.edu Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB
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Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net MEMBERSHIP 31 Active Members Why not set a goal of 40 members? Eligible if licensed in 1980.
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MEETING NOTICE
DATE: November19, 2005 PLACE: Chateau Michele (formerly The Pines) 2231 44th St. NW Canton OH 44709. TIME: NOON MENU: Menu, Family StyleMeal. Includes both Swiss Steak and Baked Chicken, Salad, Vegetable, Potato Beverage and Ice Ceam. COST: The cost is $15.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass by November 12th. DIRECTIONS: On 44th St NW in Canton, on north side, in second block west of Cleveland Ave. (Behind Fisher's Market) PROGRAM: Mike Harlan NG8D will be presenting a program on GPS (Global Positioning System) and APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System.) GPS is a satellite navigation sysem that is nearly standard in all new cars and has many other applications. APRS is a packet based system used by amateur radio ops for tracking and digital communications. The November meeting is considered the Annual Meeting of Chapter 21. This year, an election for one director will be conducted. The nominating committee is submitting W8IIV Phil Gizzi for the position. Phil has served in several positions in the past, including President. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted. If you haven't attended a meeting recently, recently,PLEASE make an extra effortto make this one. Call Dave Glass W8UKQ and make your reservation |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2005
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MINUTES: CHAPTER 21 MEETING AUGUST 20, 2005
The regular quarterly meeting of
QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was held on August 20, 2005, following
dinner at the Country Diner, Alliance,Ohio. President Kay McCune W8LNK
presided for a business meeting. David Glass W8UKQ, secretary, kept the
minutes. There were 12 members and 10 guests present.
Secretary David Glass reported that the minutes were published in the newsletter and reported on the treasury balance. Comments from members were noted by the president. President McCune presented the 50 years anniversary and continuouslicensing certificates to Perry Ballinger W8AU.. For the program Nelson Caley introduced our member, Perry Ballinger W8AU, who described in detail with a video presentation his several weeks aboard the LST 325 during its tour of the East Coast from Mobile, AL to Boston, MA. He was the radio officer with many duties. During Field Day he signed as WW2LST/MM 1CDX. DX was used because they were outside the coastal limit. They were in Boston when the USS Constitution did its annual turn around. Dennis Moriarty reported that there will be a Stan and Ollie Special Event on October 1st. The free dinner was won by Jack Bennett W8WEN Guests' prizes were won by Polly Caley, Mary Frey and Judy Moriarty. Martha Bennett won the 50-50 drawing. Respectfully submitted, David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary QCWA CHAPTERS ON THE AIR
102 Nets. Some Chapters and QCWA National have 2 and 3 separate nets
each week. In addition there are 6 regional and national nets.
Cleveland Chapter 1 Net on 146.85 MHZ repeater on Wednesday 8PM
comes in very well in Canton area. Check in !WILL CHAPTER 21 MAKE IT 101 NETS? |
"From the Archives" by Dave Glass W8UKQ
1965, November 13: Padulas Inn, Massillon. 55 members and guests attended. Elections: President: W. L. Beechy W8LVW; VP C. J. Murray W8ZA; Sec'y.: Carmello Cicerello; Trustees: Rob Roy W8HR, and Earl Reichman W8NBK. Wilson Weckel W8AL had received his 50 years award. 1975, November 1:: American Legion Lounge, Massillon. 41 attended. Phil Gizzi W8IIV, Chief with the FAA at Canton Akron Airport, "gave a most enlightening talk on the duties of an Airport Controller." He, also, discussed his model train collection. New officers were: President, Willard Beechy W8LVW; VP Roy Burckhart W8CZA; Sec'y., Henry McLaughlin W8OYV; Trustees: Leonard Reigler W8DNC and Ralph Schoener W8TPS, 1985, November 16: Golden Tree, Wales Road, Massillon. 44 attended. Jim Pickerill, local FBI agent in charge, gave a very interesting talk on the FBI and the operations of the department which changed since the days of J. Edgar Hoover. 1995, November 11: Kurt's Inn, between Canton and Massillon. 54 were present. Dave Immel KE4EW discussed the activities of missionaries in New Guinea and described the island, living conditions, and the people. Nelson Caley W8EAR was elected to the post of chapter director. ED NOTE: Please look at those attendances, 55, 41, 44 and 54 WOW! USSLST 325, which many members of Chapter 21 have followed and visited, arrived in Evansville Indiana, its new home port, on October 14th from Mobile AL. A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY was held on Saturday , October 15, 2005, 10:00 A.M. See the Agenda on the Web LST 325 Link Page. QCWA Chapter 21 5400th recorded web site "HIT" (activation) occurred October 17, 2005. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2005
OCTOBER
W8GAC John Underwood 7th K8NIB Denny Frey 12th KA8FTP Ron Hendershot 29th W8IIV Phil Gizzi 30th NOVEMBER N8AIM Judy McCune 8th W8LNK Kay McCune 16th W1FEZ Joe Vignos 18th W8EAR Nelson Caley 19th DECEMBER Nada! Zilch! MARC Hamfest
Massilon
Amateur Radio Club hamfest will be held, its 45th, on
Sunday October 30, at the Boys & Girls Club, 730 Duncan St.
SW.
(Note: New Location.) Set-up 6 A.M. Doors Open at
8 A.M. Admission $5.00. Tables $11.00 each. Talk in and directions on MARC W8NP repeater 147.18+ with a PL tone of 110.9 if it is in use. Auction is your chance to slim down yourcollection of parts you will never use again, in and around your shack! More details can be found on the MARC Web Page link, which is Iisted on the Chapter 21 Web Page. QCWA Chapter
21 will have its' own table again this year. Volunters are
needed to take a turn and inform and recruit.
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SUNSHINE
REPORT
Myron Koyle W8FNM has had his activity severly curtailed for the past six months with bruised knees suffered in a winter fall. He underwent a knee replacemnt operation on August 1 at Aultman Hospital. Myron has returned home after a two week stay at Aultman Rehab facility on Woodlawn Ave and is doing Therapy. Dave Glass W8UKQ our Chapter's secretary-treasurer, has returned home some time ago and has continued treatment locally. Phil Gizzi W8IIV successfully underwent surgery in January and is continuing treatmant locally. Keith Chambers W8VAN. Finally heard from Keith. He is recovering from Open heart Surgery performed in May. Keith sais "So far, so good" Keith and Mary Ruth have relocated to a retirement community in Florida. His new address is 2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627. His e-mail address is still: WQ8H@mindspring.com. Let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. QCWA 2005 NEWS
Candidates for 2006 Election are listed on pg 15 of the Fall QCWA
Journal. Positions of officers are uncontested and will not be listed
on ballots. Director candidates can be nominated until December 15. The
Spring Journal will have details on all candidates. 2006 QCWA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
To be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September 28 -30 30. Now
is the time to start your vacation plans for 2006.See details in QCWA Fall Journal. Alaska Cruise
Convention 21-28 August 2005
ED NOTE: Had saved space
for what sounded to be a fantastic Convention Cruise in Alaska, but
evidently the Journal deadline was too tight. (W8UKQ knows about
that.)
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENTKay McCune W8LNK 330-499-2520 kmccune@att.net VICE PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 w8ear@juno.com SECRETARY-TREASURER Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 w8ukq@juno.com DIRECTORS Mel Vye W8MV 330-644-4407 mvye@uakron.edu Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB PAGE Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net DUES ARE DUE
STILL ONLY $5.00 Pay
at meeting or Mail to Dave Glass.
MEMBERSHIPPlease check your QCWA Natl. Dues. We do not receive that info until Dec. 30 Active Members
Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs
as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile
hunting grounds for new members.Anyone licensed in 1980 is elegible! |
MEETING NOTICE
DATE:
AUGUST 20, 2005
PLACE: COUNTRY DINER 2340 West State Street Alliance, Ohio 44601 330-823=4411 TIME: 6:00 PM MENU: Menu: Choice of Roast Beef,Chicken Breast or Ham.(Let Dave Glass know) Dinners include,Salad, Potatoes, Vegetable, Ice Cream or Sherbet and Beverage COST: The cost is $11.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Dave Glass by August 14th. DIRECTIONS: See map below. PROGRAM: Nelson W8EAR's speaker will present latest on Computers, Amateur Radio and GPS.  Star on map (Diner) is on West State St. which is Rt 62 East |
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MINUTES: CHAPTER 21
MEETING
The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA, Chapter 21, Canton, Ohio, was
held on May 14, 2005, following dinner at Das Dutch Kitchen,
Dalton, OH President Kay McCune W8LNK presided for a business
meeting. David Glass W8UKQ, secretary, kept the minutes.
There were 10 members and 8 guests present.February 19, 2005 Secretary David Glass reported that the minutes were published in the Newsletter and that the treasury balance is $209. Comments from members were noted by the president. President McCune suggested that a vote be taken regarding meeting times. After a short discussion it was moved by Nelson Caley W8EAR, seconded by Denny Frey K8NIB, to leave the times as they are at the discretion of the President. Motion approved. President McCune presented the 65 years anniversary certificate to Joe Vignos W1FEZ. For the program Nelson Caley introduced Tammy Seikel who described with slides the operation and opportunities of the Wilderness Center near Wilmot, Ohio. Many programs and trails for viewing wildlife are available. Awards were made. The free dinner was won by Denny Frey K8NIB. Guests' prizes were won by Sharon Glass, Pat Vignos, and Ruth Heinbuch. Respectfully submitted, David Glass W8UKQ, Secretary "From the Archives" by Dave Glass W8UKQ
1975, August 9: Dutch Valley Restaurant, near Sugarcreek.
45 attended. 1965, August 14:
Bonvechio's, New
Philadelphia. 31 present. Eyeball
visiting.
1985, August 17:
Bonvechio's, New Philly. 53 present. An excellent program was
presented by Keith Chambers (W8SSA) WQ8H. The "Queen of the
Fleet" was a film showing the old Streamline #611,
(continued next column)
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QCWA NEWS
QCWA at Dayton. 185 members signed in at the QCWA booth. 46 new members signed up and 31 members renewed. (QCWA Journal, Summer2005) Dayton Hamvention attendance was up in 2005. Official tally was 20,411 vs 19,869 in 2004. (QCWA Chapter One 3rd Quarter Newsletter)
QCWA CHAPTERS ON THE AIR
102 Nets. Some Chapters and QCWA National have 2 and 3 separate nets each week. In addition there are 6 regional and national nets. Cleveland Chapter 1 Net on 146.85 MHZ repeater on Wednesday 8PM comes in very well in Canton area. Check in ! WILL CHAPTER 21 MAKE IT 101
NETS?
QCWA 2005 Alaska Cruise
Convention
21-28 August 2005 Visit: www.qsltravels.org for updated and latest info. or
Contact Larry McCalvy, WA9JMO,
5400 Six Mile Road Racine WI 53402-9741. Telephone 262-639-7327 and/or email wa9jmo@wi.net STILL A FEW
SPOTS LEFT
SEE Summer QCWA Journal.
"Archives
Continued"
a huge Class J steam locomotive, taking an excursion, through Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois, over trestles, through tunnels, with the steam puffing and the wail of the steam whistle. It brought back memories to all of us who remembered the days of the steam locomotive. What made it more interesting was the W4GGO was the engineer in charge. 1995, August 19: Kurt's Inn, Canton. No notes about the meeting.. |
QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2005
JULY
K8AGB Dennis
Moriarty 16th
AUGUST
W8FNM Myron
Koyle
8th
W8MO Kelly Heinbuch 19th WA8DRT Ed Clinger 28th SEPTEMBER
K8SWE James
Foltz 29th
SUNSHINE REPORT Myron Koyle
W8FNM has had his activity severly curtailed for the past six months
with bruised knees suffered in a winter fall. He underwent
a knee replacemnt operation on August 1 at Aultman Hospital.
After a short stay he will move to Aultman Rehab facility on Woodlawn
Ave. His birthday is August 8th. (Send card or phone.)
Dave Glass W8UKQ our Chapter's secretary-treasurer, has returned home from University Hospital in Cleveland and will continue treatment locally. Phil Gizzi W8IIV successfully underwent surgery January 13 at University Hospital in Cleveland and is recuperating at home and is back on the air. Dennis Moriarty K8AGB underwent surgery at Mercy Medical Center on November 9. His recuperation is progressing an he has been getting to club meetngs. |
BETWEEN MEETINGS All is not quiet between quarterly meetings! In addition to the Thursday night net, members and guests get together at Tim's Tavern on the first Wednesday of the month for lunch and every Saturday morning at 9 A.M. at Perkin's Restaurant on Everhard Rd for breakfast.  June Luncheon at Tim's Tavern made up in Quality what it lacked in Quantity. (L TO R) K8NIB Denny, W8LNK Kay, W1FEZ Joe, W8EAR Nelson and WA8DRT Ed. Sunshine
Report Continued.
Keith Chambers W8VAN Keith and Mary Ruth have relocated to a retirement community in Florida. His new address is 2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627 His e-mail aaddress is still W8QH@mindspring.com. (Still no word from Keith! If anyone has heard from him please let us know. Also, is email correct?) NOTE: Please let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members . |
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SK
K8MZT, Shirley Rex, QCWA #16926 passed away May 7, 2005 in Scotch
Plains, NJ where she had been living with one of he grand daughters.
Shirley was first licensed in 1958 and joined QCWA in 1983. Our
condolences to her family.From Obituary: Devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away in Scotch Plains New Jersey May 7, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born in Canton, October 8, 1911, Shirley graduated from McKinley High School and resided in Canton until 2002. Shirley was co-owner of Rex's Heating and Air Conditioning Company with her husband, Charles J. Rex. Some of her life accomplishments include becoming a licensed pilot, concert pianist, amateur radio operator and member of YLRL. Using her amateur radio license she volunteered with the Civil Defense and American Red Cross. She served on the Board of Directors at the YWCA and was a devoted member of the Stark County Wilderness Center where she volunteered many hours of her time. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Adolph J & Sylvia Emma Richards Roos, her brother Ernst (Bud) J. Roos, her husband Charles J. Rex and her son Charles A. Rex all of Canton. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Donnelly of Scottsdale AZ, two grand daughters, Colette M. Rex of Scotch Plains NJ, and Armonde (Rex) Marker of Deer Park TX, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A celebration of her life and interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. The service will be in the Mausoleum Chapel on Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. with Dr. John Mann officiating. The Lamiell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Shirley requested donations be made to the charity of your choice. SK'S
Chapter 21 has been sending donations to the QCWA Scholarship Fund in
the name of our Silent Keys. In 2004 we had six SK's and have had two
so far in 2005.At the May, 1985, meeting, Shirley Rex K8MZT made a motion that a memorial contribution be made to the QCWA Scholarship Fund in memory of Silent Keys Silent Keys. The motion passed |
SK W8NNS, Harold R. Davis , QCWA #
15627 passed away Saturday May 21, 2005. Harold had joined Canton
Chapter 21 following the demise of the Akron QCWA Chapter. Our
condolences to his wife Helen.
From Obituary: Residing most of his life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, Harold was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Ohio Bell in 1981 with over 30 years of service. Harold was the Ham radio operator of W8NNS, he was a member of the Cuya hoga Falls Men's Garden Club, a longtime member and past president of the Ohio Watch and Clock Makers, a member of the YMCA since 1928, and an active member of Bethany United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, Justice Bailey and Hazelbell Davis; first wife, Martha Helen Davis; and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Capes Davis; daughters, Carol (Henry) Sherrill of Sarasota, Fla., Suzanne (Charles) Mar tin of Uniontown, Ohio, and Christine (John) Bixler of Beaumont, Texas, and Ruth Ann (Charles) Little of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Robert (Lynn) Capes of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Bethany United Church of Christ, 1235 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 330-867-4141.) NEXT LOCAL HAMFEST WARREN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION HAMFEST. August 21 2005. Trumbull Campus, Kent State University, Work Force Building. Rt. 45 (Mahoning Ave.) and Rts 5 & 82 By-Pass Warren, OH. Outdoor Flea Market opens at 6AM, Indoor sale at 8AM, Tickets: $5.00 Talk in: 146.97- (NO PL)
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ANCHORS
AWEIGH!
The Voyage of LST 325 with QCWA Chapter 21's W8AU Perry Ballinger in the Radio Shack. The "anchors aweigh" function actually happened twice on the LST 325 cruise. Normally this would not happen when going from a homeport dock to a distant city dock, but it did this time. I'll explain further on. Arriving at the ship one week in advance prepared to put the last touches on the restored TDE transmitter, I was inundated with "other requests" such as fixing the general alarms, the 1MC "sound powered" telephone circuits, bridge to engine room and engine room to bridge signalling alarms, the starboard side signal light, etc. It wasn't until we had been underway from Mobile for 4 or 5 days that I got time to "finish" the TDE and begin tests. Hooray... the 100+ hours of work (over 2.5 years) paid off! It worked great! It was on the air from the Florida east coast up to New England and then back. HF and MF (500 kHz). Although WLO radio (Mobile) promised to put their MF station back on for our trip, they did not get on until the Historical "night of nights" annual Coastal Station revival July 12, a week after the LST returned to homeport! But thanks to battleship USS Massachusetts, we did exercise the 500 kHz channels with them while in the Atlantic. This was done using the LST call of NWVC and USS Mass callsign NEPL. Not ham radio, but just as much fun under the umbrella of "commercial maritime radio." WLO, however, was our constant daily companion on HF marine channels, handling our HF Email, High Seas telephone calls, and other ship's business. Lastly, mornings and evenings, and times between ship's comms, we did operate all ham bands, even 10 meter and 6 meter openings, using the ship's WW2 gear and the modern Marine and Ham gear. Sea-wise, we had rough weather on the Florida SW coast, then on the Florida east coast on the upbound trip. Rolls of 20-25 degrees and pitching that would cause us in the radio room to bounce up and down regularly. After that it was smooth sailing the rest of the way north. (Continued next column)
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Even going
through the Cape Hatteras area was smooth. We had a 2 knot boost
in speed from riding the Gulf Stream north and THIS is what caused the
anchor to be used.... We were two days ahead of schedule for visiting
Alexandria, VA (Wash, DC). (Who ever heard of an LST going "too
fast?" :-) We anchored out overnight at Cape Henry
(VA Beach) and then up the Potomac River at Quantico Va, Marine
base. A lesson was learned at Cape Henry... don't let out too
much anchor chain! 500 feet of anchor chain takes a long time to
winch back in! (over an hour because of snags) It didn't
happen again! Passing by George Washington's home at Mt. Vernon is much more ceremonial from the river than when driving up to it from the highway! The crew mans the rails, salutes for minute or so, the large American flag (ensign) is lowered and raised, and we proceed on... (On the way down river after leaving Alexandria it was dark, so no ceremony was held) Also, on the way into Alexandria they did something unusual. They raised the Interstate 495 river bridge to allow us to pass under! And this was at 9 a.m. on a workday! The traffic backup was huge! Fortunately with our horn saluting, we could not hear the commuters swearing! :-) (The I-495 bridge is part of the "DC beltway.") Leaving Alexandria, we went downbound on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay to reach the Atlantic again, then upbound to Cape Cod for a week at Massachusetts Maritime Academy at the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. Very picturesque, but the tide changes there cause a fast current to flow through the Canal one way, then the other way...twice a day! Up to 6 mph currents that reverse every 12 hours! Even with triple mooring lines, the ship constantly moved around! Next, through the canal to Massachusetts Bay and then Boston Harbor, where we docked 3 piers up from the USS Constitution, which we also accompanied on their annual "turn around" out in the Bay. While there the Carnival cruise liner with Regis and Kelly docked for a day or so; six YP (yard patrol) ships from the Naval Academy (midshipman cruise) visited for about 4 days; the first of four Department of Defense WW2 (Continued on Page 6.)
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Anchors's Aweigh continued.
60th Anniversary celebrations was held at the Constitution; and much
more. Boston is a busy place!Leaving Beantown, we traveled about 20 miles to Gloucester, MA for 4 days, docking at the Coast Guard station. The warm friendliness of Gloucester contrasted with the brusk, busy nature of Boston, as the Coast Guard hosts and the working folks of that famous fishing port could not have been friendlier! The Coast Guard even gave us some great tours of the coastal area on their 47' fast Motor Life Boats! At 27 knots they could run rings around our lumbering 10 knot LST! Leaving Gloucester, we did a continuous 11 day run down the Atlantic, back around Florida and up to Mobile. This time the Cape Hatteras area was not so kind. 30 degree rolls and pitching for over two days, plus the slower pace while bucking the Gulf Stream, caused some grief due to things constantly falling on the deck...not big things, of course.. (the radio gear is bolted down.) What fell on deck was coffee cups, glass tea pots (broken) plus the usual pencils and paper. The other radio op was the cause of the Tea mess and coffee spills... I was innocent, as I do not drink coffee, and I did not bring a tea pot! :-) Getting used to rough weather at sea was not a problem for me. I had a lot of that 40+ years ago, and it's true.... just like riding a bicycle, you never forget how to do it! :-) I would tell the few younger crew members (who were never at sea before but "Grampa" or "Dad" had been) that it was just like a "cheap carnival ride." It's just that it didn't stop! All in all, 7 weeks of cruising, half in port and half at sea, acting as tour guide, helping conduct "at sea" church services, conducting a funeral service for an 81 year old WW2 vet crewmate (who passed on at Cape Cod, not on the ship); serving as chief radioman, electronics technician, signalman, interior communications tech, electricians mate, and any other duty assigned, and even doing 11 hours of rolling, rocking Field Day as WW2LST/MM, class 1C, DX section!...was a lot of work.... AND a lot of fun! Hey... when do we go again? :-) W8AU Perry Ballinger |
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OFFICERS PRESIDENT Kay McCune W8LNK 330-499-2520 kmccune@att.net VICE PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 w8ear@juno.com SECRETARY-TREASURER Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 w8ukq@juno.com DIRECTORS Mel Vye W8MV 330-644-4407 mvye@uakron.edu Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB PAGE Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net MEMBERSHIP
31 Active Members
+ 1 on Disabled List. (Unable to participate) There are 6 members who have not paid their dues. They have received special notices from the Sec_Treas. Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile hunting grounds for new members. Anyone licensed in 1980 is elegible! |
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: May 14, 2005 PLACE: Das Dutch Kitchen 14278 Lincoln Way E. (Rte 30) Dalton, Ohio We have the Rose Room in the main building. TIME: Time 5:30 - 8:00 PM Eat at 6:00 PM MENU: Menu, Family Style: Tossed Salad, Roast Beef, Pan Fried Chicken, Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Assorted Pies and Beverage COST: The cost is $14.00 including tax and tip. RESERVATIONS: Phone or e-mail Kay McCune by May 8th. DIRECTIONS: Go west on U.S. 30 from I-77. Das Dutch Kitchen on north side, just beyond Dalton. PROGRAM: Tammy Seikel will give a talk and slide presntation on the Wilderness Center in Wilmot. REMINDER: W8UKQ has QCWA certificates for W8AU, W8GAC, W1FEZ, W8DIR and K8SWE. "Come and get them!" QCWA
2005 Alaska Cruise Convention
21-28 August 2005 Visit: www.qsltravels.org for updated and latest info. or Contact Larry McCalvy, WA9JMO, 5400 Six Mile Road Racine WI 53402-9741. Telephone 262-639-7327 and/or email wa9jmo@wi.net More info will be updated on Web Page |
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MINUTES: CHAPTER 21
MEETING
February 19, 2005 The regular quarterly meeting of QCWA Chapter 21 was held Saturday, February19, 2005 at the Hometown Buffet in Canton, Ohio.T President Kay McCune called meeting to order. No business was carried out as Dave, W8UKQ , Secretary was in the hospital. There were 15 members and guests present.(Snowbirds absence duly noted) Program was a talk by John Feucht, who is a Pharmacist at the Mercy Medical Center. Free dinner was won by Robt Prince, WB8AJR. Guest prizes won by Mary Fry, Vivian Gizzi, and Turna Prince. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM Thanks to W8IIV Phil Gizzi for input. "From the Archives" by Dave Glass W8UKQ
1965, May 8: At the Atwood Lake Yacht Club courtesy of Mr.
and Mrs Henry Partridge. 44 were present. Earl
Reichman W8NBK had won the QCWAQSO Party. 1975, May 10: The Dutch Valley Restaurant. 58 attended. Roster stood at 79. 1985, May 18: Amish Acres Restaurant, Bolivar. A visit to Fort Laurens Museum was suggested. A motion was passed to continue to make donations to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Silent Keys. Annual chapter dues were then approved at $5.00 to be due on September 1st. 1995, May 13: Anna House Restaurant, Strasburg. 51 attended. Ed Clinger introduced David Immel KE4EW who is an aircraft mechanic in New Guinea. Then John Starrett entertained with songs everyone remembered. |
SUNSHINE REPORT
Dave Glass W8UKQ our
Chapter's secretary-treasurer, has returned home from University
Hospital in Cleveland and will continue treatment locally.Phil Gizzi W8IIV successfully underwent surgery January 13 at University Hospital in Cleveland and is recuperating at home and is back on the air. He previously had colon surgery at Mercy Medical Center on December 2. Dennis Moriarty K8AGB underwent surgery at Mercy Medical Center on November 9. His recuperation is progressing and he has been able to do some walking at Canton Centre. Hopes to make February Chapter 21 meeting. Nelson Caley W8EAR underwent back surgery at Aultman Hospital on October 21. Nelson has been able to make several of our Saurday morning breakfast's and his annual trip to Florida! Al Alberts W8TTJ had his second cataract operation recently. All went well ! He also had joined the pacemaker group. Al has returned home and is back on the air and has been heard on 147.12 repeater and 145.49. Keith Chambers W8VAN Keith and Mary Ruth have relocated to a retirement community in Florida. His new address is 2462 Cherokee Court. The Villages, FL 32162-2627HiHis e-mail address is still W8QH@mindspring.com. (Let us know if that is correct). K8MZT Shirley Rex. Shirley has moved to 226 Hawthorne St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (NewJersey) to be with a granddaughter. E-mail gram2225@aol.com. Best wishes Shirley from you friends at Chapter 21.Recent input said that the email address is not is service. W8EKL Mae Rouvola is still recouperating from her shoulder replacement surgery. Having therapy 3 times a week at home. NOTE: Please let any Chapter Officers, Directors or Newsletter Editor know of any serious illness of members. |
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APRIL
W8AU Perry Ballinger 5th W8MV Mel Vye 10th MAY W8GSK Dave Domer 2nd W8DIR Andrew Hogue 8th KA8FTM Lee Covert 17th W8EKL Mae Rauvola 19th JUNE W8DKI John Linton, Jr. 11th KG8RN Jerry Wheeler, Sr. 19th W8AJR William Prince 24th QRT CHAPTERS In the past year or two, we have
seen the passing of two nearby QCWA Chapters. These were Akron
Chapter 39 and Erie, PA Chapter 122.
(Lake Erie Tri-State Chapter 122, now in its' 25th year, formally disbanded October 16th, 2004. Chapter 122 was chartered November 27,1979). QCWA
Chapter 21 Web Page
Still going strong. We had check-in #4600 on April 14th, 2005. Ayear ago on May 2, 2004 we had ck-in #3200 and on May 3, 2003 ck-in #2000. If you can get to a computer, check http://www.cmh.net/qcwa, or just type in QCWA Chapter 21 on a search engine. REMINDERS QCWA
NET. Thursday at 7:30 P.M. On 145.11, W0OZZ Repeater.
LUNCH AT TIM'S TAVERN on Parkway St. Canton. First Wednesday at Noon. BREAKFAST. Saturday mornings 9:00 A.M. At Perkins Family Restaurant on Everhard Rd, Canton,OH. |
EDITORIAL
"FEZ SEZ"
Having just returned from a pleasant holiday/ vacation in Florida, it is time to get back in the swing of things in the yard and our amateur radio hobby, much of which is centered around QCWA activity, or should I say lack of activity. From what I can find out our Thursday night Net is and has been effectively dead. I checked the frequency and put out a call on April 28th, to dead silence. If any of you follow the Net Reports on our web page you can see the demise of activity this winter. Having discussed the Net with several members it appears that there are three fundamental problems. One, is the repeater we are using and the PLL requirement, which many of our older rigs do not have that capability. The second, is the time of the Net. Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. My observation is that several of our usual check-ins go out for dinner on Thursdays and do not get home in time for the Net. Finally, the third and most serious problem is the declining interest in amateur radio by members in our more senior ranks. In closing I might add that the QCWA activity in Florida was much greater. The QCWA group in Fort Myers has a monthly luncheon meeting, and participates several nets. The morning QCWA Net which is on 7 days a week has between 10 and 20 check-ins. The evening net is a joint local radio club and QCWA activity. I plan to bring this up at our next Board and our May quarterly meeting. Please give it some serious thought, as there is no point in having a Net in name only! DAYTON HAMVENTION 2005
For more info info check www.hamvention.orgMay 20, 21 & 22, includes ARRL EXPO-- the 2005 ARRL National Convention, and at www.arrl.org/expo on the internet. Please note that our QCWA Maymeeting is a held a week earlier than normal in order to accomodate our active members who attend the event. COOCOM
Unfortunately since COOCOM lost its meeting place restaurant in Sharon,
it too has fallen into dormancy! |
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QCWA CHAPTER 21 NEWSLETTER
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENTKay McCune W8LNK 330-499-2520 kmccune@att.net VICE PRESIDENT Nelson Caley W8EAR 330-484-2142 w8ear@juno.com SECRETARY-TREASURER Dave Glass W8UKQ 330-823-4855 w8ukq@juno.com DIRECTORS Mel Vye W8MV 330-644-4407 mvye@uakron.edu Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net EDITOR NEWSLETTER & WEB PAGE Joe Vignos W1FEZ 330-497-7742 jpvsr@cmh.net MEMBERSHIP
32 Active Members+ 1 on Disabled List. (Unable to participate) There are 6 members who have not paid their dues. They have received special notices from the Sec-Treas. Chapter 21 members belong to all three Stark County Amateur Radio Clubs as well as the TUSCO and Akron area clubs. This should be fertile hunting grounds for new members. Remember, anyone who was licensed in 1980 is now elegible! |