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AB-577 Practice CANCELLED

The weather got us again. Today’s (11-Jun) practice for the “Rocket Launcher” is canceled. It may have to wait ’til Field Day before we can “practice”. KB1NGQ for N1RNJ

Repeater AND AB-577 Practice

1st, Allen Wilde and Chris Knox worked late last night getting the 146.625 back up to normal operation. Their efforts are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! AB-577 Practice – Stay Tuned. It will go on as planned, IF the weather cooperates. Gary N1RNJ will make the decision around 11:00 this morning. If just light rain, it’s a go. [...]

Rocket Launcher Practice THIS SATURDAY June 11th

The practice for setting up the AB-577 “Rocket Launcher” has been re-scheduled for 12:00, June 11th (This Saturday) at Gary Sheridan’s. We need at least six volunteers, the more the better. Please contact Gary “theprez@w1bd.org” for directions, and/or talk-in on the 146.625. If you can’t reach the 146.625, try simplex on the output once you [...]

“Rocket Launcher” Practice Delayed

The practice setup of the AB-577 “Rocket Launcher” antenna tower, scheduled for tonight, May 18, is delayed due to weather.  For those who volunteered, or others interested in helping, or just observing, please contact theprez@w1bd.org, or just call Gary Sheridan, our president, regarding a reschedule date. [added by KB1NGQ for Gary] de KB1NGQ

UPCOMING EVENTS, Soon

From The President, Gary Sheridan N1RNJ May 11 is the VE training and certification that is being held at the fire station (Barre, VT) at 1730. May 18 is the practice run in setting up the AB-577 rocket launcher for field day being held at the Barre Town Recreation area at 1730, Pizza and soft [...]

Board of Directors Meeting NOTICE, May 2, 2011

There will be a CVARC, Inc. Board of Directors’ meeting on Monday, May 2 2011,  10:00 (A.M) L.T., at the “Tilden House” in Barre VT.  All CVARC “members in good standing” may participate, express their concerns, and vote on any issues raised in the meeting.  Please contact Gary N1RNJ, or Tom KB1NGQ (see contact list [...]

April 2011 Annual Election of Officers Update

At the April 9th “Annual Meeting and Election of Officers” the club elected: President – Gary Sheridan N1RNJ Vice President – Russ Schauer KA1KNO Treasurer – Avi Freund K1AKF Secretary – Wayne Dorsett WA1YNE Director/(pending Call Sign Trustee) – Tom Long KB1NGQ Further details should be available in the May issue of the “QFQ” de [...]

Volunteers for 2011 Officers’ Elections

Currently (April 3rd) the slate of volunteers to CVARC offices, to be decided on April 9th’s annual meeting, is: President – Allen Tinker W1AAT Vice President – Gary Sheridan N1RNJ Treasurer – Avi Freund  K1AKF Secretary – ? Director(/Call Sign Trustee) – Wayne Dorsett WA1YNE, Tom Long KB1NGQ For those who have not already committed [...]

April Newsletter Delayed?

Although our “QFQ” editor, Jessica Noyes [KB1NBO] has the April issue ready, she is experiencing internet difficulties in Peru.  One way or another we’ll find a way to get it sent out soon.  Stay tuned.  Meanwhile, don’t forget the April 9th Annual Meeting [see below].  de KB1NGQ

April Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, and “Spring Gala”

All members, family, and friends of CVARC are invited to attend the April 9th, 2011 “Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, and “Spring Gala” at the “Steak House” (1239 US Route 302-Berlin, Barre, VT).  We’re getting close to the number of reservations needed for the “Big Room”.  Please contact thepres@w1bd.org or thetreasurer@w1bd.ord to make your reservations.  [...]