Amateur Radio in the South East of South Australia and Far West Victoria
Wow. What a great day it turned out to be.
The weather was anything but promising in Mount Gambier early but it turned out to be an almost perfect day at Lake McIntyre.
There were occasional gusts of wind but we also had patches of sunshine and it turned out to be an almost perfect day.
A record attendance of just under 30 members and a very relaxed day of conversations and a bit of playing radio.
At last Friday’s Activity Meeting President Peter, VK5BE, made the Award Presentations that he was unable to make at the A.G.M. because he was elsewhere.
He derived a great deal of pleasure in awarding the Roy Goodwin Award to Nick, VK5NJS, for his outstanding contributions to the Club over the last twelve months.
Nick has been very much involved in getting the Mount Richmond Repeater Site infrastructure built and installed, (and almost ready to be commissioned), as well as helping out with various car rallies and other projects.
His efforts have proved to be invaluable to the Club.
Next up was The President’s Trophy.
After a lot of head scratching a clear winner emerged in the form of Tim, VK5AV.
Tim has helped many Club Members in obtaining a brand new Amateur Licence and Call Sign over the years and has gone “Over and above” in making new members feel relaxed and welcome.
A thoroughly well deserved Award.
We congratulate Nick and Tim on their efforts.
Well done.
Following the presentation of John VK5JA (sk) home brew equipment at our last Activity Night, the club had a day-time excursion to visit the Port MacDonnell Maritime Museum, where more for John’s home brew equipment was on display.
The tour guide was Trevor, son of VK5JA, who gave a very informative tour of the museum. After 2 hours, it was closing time, & there was still more to see, so some will need to plan a return visit one day.
For those who were unable to attend, may I recommend this display as one of the best of its kind.More information about the museum can be found here.
Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum | Grant District Council (dcgrant.sa.gov.au)
Ideally we should all have the same design and colour for Club clothing as it does not look very good if we are all wearing different colours and designs.
A small group of S.E.R.G. Club Members assembled in our Clubrooms to watch the live Stream of Trevor, VK5NC’s Funeral Service.
The service commenced on time and was a very quiet and dignified, yet simple, service as befitted the man.
Present, in no particular order, were Dale, VK5DA, (very kindly bought along by Gary, VK5JR), Chris, VK5MC and Josie, Colin, VK5DK, Tom, VK5EE, Owen, VK5HOS, David, VK5DG, Ian, VK5NBL and Col, VK5HCF.
Club President, Peter, VK5BE, had intended to be there but was called away for work and, unfortunately, was not able to attend. No doubt many watched from the comfort of their homes as Trevor was a very well liked and highly respected man.
Anyone who missed the service may do so at any time in the next 90 days by scrolling down to the post with the link on it and clicking on the link.
It has been decided to hold a “Coffee and Cake” session in the Clubrooms once a week.
To this end we will hold a session each Thursday.
START TIME: 10.00 a.m.
FINISH: Approx. 11.30 a.m.
Bring along a plate, (and perhaps, a Project or homebrew item), and be prepared to have a chat, and possibly, operate from the shack for a while.
The Day was cloudy and cool but that did not deter the 20 plus hardy souls who attended our Annual Christmas BBQ.
Held at the home of Life Member Greg, VK5ZGY and wife Gabi we were pampered with an undercover paved area well sheltered from any weather. A very BIG “Thank you” Greg N Gabi.
Ample BBQ facilities made cooking easy and all present enjoyed an excellent afternoon of social interaction.
Tom, VK5TA, (VK5EE), bought along his newest power supply. (A switch mode unit which, when slightly modified can deliver 13.8 volts at 60 + Amps), and a very need foldable 60 Watt Solar Panel complete with regulator, stand and all necessary connections.
Chris, VK5MC, bought along a 1989 Edition of the Clubs Magazine which proved to be very interesting and nostalgic.
At the 2021 Annual General Meeting President Peter, VK5BE, had great pleasure in awarding the Presidents Trophy to Tom, VK5EE, for his outstanding contribution to the Club by being there for every Sunday morning Broadcast for the year, including also the Friday Night sessions during which he has presented the A.R.R.L. Podcasts.Working in a cramped shack with no heating Tom has been on time for every broadcast and has proved to be as reliable as a Swiss Watch.Well done and a big “Thank you” Tom.
