Three long serving members were awarded their Life Membership
badges
Keith VK4WZ accepting his “Life Membership” badge from Ross And
Marg VK4FHAM accepting her badge and Anske's (VK4CAB) badge for
Life Membership.
JUNE - Bundaberg Show Display
We had a display stand at the show this year, something we've
never tried before...
...and it was great! Our stand had plenty of foot traffic which
led to interested people stopping for a look.
We really enjoyed being able to chat with showgoers about our
hobby and the club.
Thanks to the visitors and old Hams, who made time in their Show
Day to came along and chat.
A special thanks to David VK4DN, our incredibly hard working
Secretary who carried and dragged gear into place and organised
the event so well at short notice.
And thank you to members VK4TTO, VK4JAF and VK4NEU who worked the
stand over the 3 day event for our club. Planning is underway for
a bigger and better display for next year!
APRIL - OPEN DAY and HAMFEST
We celebrated World Amateur Radio Day on April 15th
We celebrated a day of Amateur Radio by inviting everyone and
people from Bundaberg and surrounds came to say hello.
The new pavillion at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct [old
AgroTrend grounds] seemed a large space but we filled it with
tables and opened the doors to quite a crowd.
People of all ages wandered through, some coming to buy bargains
at the trading tables, other to check out the displays.
There was a raffle with prizes donated by Luxfield Technologies,
Bundaberg Electronics, Jaycar and Battery World, and we thank them
most sincerely for their support of our club.
Soldering workshop for the kids where they built a small LED kit
Displays of very old radio equipment right up to ultra modern [and
very expensive] all-mode radios.
Peter VK4PDG displayed some amazing Satellite Tracking gear.
WICEN display to inspire people to prepare for emergency
situations
Food was provided for our visitors and we thank the CWA for the
coffee and cake stall. Our hard working committeeman Keith VK4WZ
ran a great Sausage Sizzle with help from Jim, Chris and others
who dropped by to lend a hand.
Coral Coast Radio 94.7FM have been wonderful supporters of the
event too and ran a live broadcast from the pavillion, ensuring
the public heard about our event and headed over to see us.
Hervey Bay Amateur Radio Club members came up as well and set up a
great stall with plenty of bargains for the eager radio
enthusiast.
One among their number Michael VK4CCW thrilled the kids with his
Morse Code demonstrations too.
Thanks HBARC for your support.
And last but certainly not least, where would we be without our
Club Members who came to help on the day!
Please give yourselves a huge pat on the back for your efforts and
accept the thanks of the Management Committee for all your hard
work.
Whether it was with the pre-organisation, setting up and taking
down exhibits, lifting and carrying all day (or slaving over a hot
barbie!), together you made this an amazing event for our club and
the local Bundaberg community.
Thank You.
FEB - Defibrillator Acquired
Bundaberg Regional Council Grant assists with purchase
Our club members attend meetings, training events and working bees
on our remote mountain repeater sites and we have a Safety First
approach.
A defibrillator makes good sense when we're not close to a Triple
Zero repsonse but it is a substantial cost for a small non-profit
club.
We reached out to Bundaberg Regional Council and were lucky enough
to receive a Grant in the value of $1500 towards the purchase.
We're now all set for those mountain treks and bush radio comms
events that we attend.
It's a huge "Thank You" to the Council Grants committee for their
consideration.
JAN - Members Meet Up, Great Promotion & Fundraiser
First Members' Meetup for 2023 at North Bundy Shed
The park at North Bundy, where our shed is located, is large and
shady and the perfect location for us to get together and chat
about Amateur Radio.
We had a great turnout for our first workshop for 2023.
It was a hot day, but with the roller doors open and the marquee
erected at the front, we had plenty of breeze, although Gail's
donation of a pedestal fan was very appreciated.
The members had a cuppa and chat while Peter, VK4PDG, demonstrated
the Yaesu satellite tracking system on a laptop.
Our club is planning more interesting workshops throughout the
year, with members' presentations and electronic projects.
Great Promotion of the club in "Bundaberg Now"
Bundaberg Now is a Council initiative to promote our city and
community groups.
The club was fortunate to gain some great publicity in January
through this excellent presentation.
The
BARC story is here!
We have a great relationship with our Council and recently
recieved a Grant towards purchase of a portable defibrillator,
which we can use at our many and varied events.
A Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser to kick off the year
It was all hands on deck when Bunnings offered us a Sausage Sizzle
date and thanks to our members it was a great success once again.
It meant an early start for David VK4DN (5am), who was then ably
assisted by Michael VK4JAF, Chris VK4CJF, Isaac VK4NEU, David
VK4DAV and also Lorraine VK4FCCW and Heinz who came all the way
from Winfield to help.
That's Chris on the Grill
A sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the day and
their family and friends who came along to support our club,
including VK4AIE and our hardworking Treasurer Marg VK4FHAM who
has to balance the funds for us.
