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from AR Magazine 1986 August page 55 -

DEVIL NEWS from the North West
There is not a lot of news to report from the
Branch this month as the meeting was reduced to
urgent matters only so that the ladies would not
have to wait around too long.
The six ladles present and the guest speaker
and his wife were welcomed by Rob VK7KAB. It
was also announced to the 16 members present
that VK7RAD was operational from VK7ZAP's
QTH, and attention was drawn to the recently
completed Diplexer, which was on display for
members to see before it was put into operation.
Darryl Odgers was welcomed as a new member.
The rest of the evening was spent learning
about Camp Quality with the assistance of a short
video and a talk from John Willet. John explained
the facts and requirements of the camp. The camp
is from December 8 to 14 and during that time,
those involved will have their entire day and some
of their evening fully occupied. This fact must be
understood by volunteers and their families before
they commit themselves.
The men will be involved in communications for
the camp and a station for contacts with other
children for the camp children to talk to. Others
will be involved in the activities side of things as
well as a Video.
As the date draws nearer, donations of cakes
and biscuits may be asked for as the whole project
is public funded and every cent is most important.
A pleasant get-together and supper followed to
complete the evening.
The new club room is progressing quite well and
some planned benches are now built and in place.
(It was decided at the meeting to reimburse Greg
VK7ZBT, for the cost of the timber which he had
bought with his own funds). Thanks also to Greg
for getting these notes together!
There was a Saturday Working Bee recently
which resulted in the antennas being shifted and
the coaxial cable being re-located into the room.
Nine willing pairs of hands made the Bee a great
success.
There may be a need for more Working Bees in
the near future to continue with the project �
Greg will no doubt let all members know when and
why.
Contributed by Max Hardstaff VK7KY   AR