Untitled - Quarter Century Wireless Association

Canton Chapter joining us for this meeting, Myron Koyle, N8D}IT,
and his wife, Adelaine. A grand time was had by the 25 members,
guest and visitors with Adelaine and Art, W3WM, leading us in some
appropriate seasonal sing alongs. Adelaine is a member of the Sweet
Adelines and lent our group a bit of professionalism, we sounded
pretty good, for a bunch of "amateurs." We were also pleased to have
John Edel, K8LBZ, and his wife, Janet in attendance. John is a @WA
National director and having him attend our meetings gives us ltrst
hand information on HQ activities. It also offers the opportunity for the
chapter members to express their questions and opinions to a National
representative of the QQWA. Acting Chapter 6 President Ed
Gammeter, W8CSU, and his wife, Dorothy were, as usual, steadying
the course of Chapter 6. Thanks to Seth, *YE," for coordinating this
report. Our next meeting, *AWARDS," will be March 6th.
Respectfully submitted, Nathan S. Firestone W3SVJ,
Secretary.
CIIAPTER 12, SOUTIIE.A,ST FLORIDA: Adrian L. Wilcox, W4ELR,
Silent Kgr I regret to announce t}rc passing of our dear mernber Adrian
*Al" Wilcox, W4ELR Al was a rock of Gibralter mernber of Chapter 12
ad by his love fu IIan Radio and tlre people in otr hobby, kept tlrc
Chapt€r alive and progressive. He will be missed by his family, all his
friends in Chapt€r 12, ad all his ham radio buddies.
Respatfully ubmitte4 Herb Bernar4 W4IXA, Conesponding
udRecoding Secretary.
CIIAPTER 14, SAN DIEGO: Chapter 14 held their Winter brunch
meeting on Sunday, January 16, at the Holiday kur on Aero Drive in
San Diego. Including the 'tegulars," we had a total of 30. The food
was very good and the accommodations satisfactory if somewhat noisy
at times. The date for the Spring meeting will be in late April. Ralph,
K6QS, hopes the date wont conflict with the big DX meeting he hopes
to attend in central California during April!
George, K6ZE, arranged a timely program for us by
Psychologist, Lori Magnusson, PhD, on depression. She reported that
depression is the second most common reason for lost time at work.
She also stated that depression is generally social in nature rather than
physical. Mention was made that Amateur Radio provides a unique
social experience at the flip of a switchl Dr. Magnusson answered
several questions and comments from the floor.
George tells us that the program for the April meeting will
be by the Cruator of the San Diego Aerospace Museum. It will include
the unique history of aviation in San Diego.
We thanked George Mitchell, K6ZE, for arranging a fine
progam and look forward to the next one with great interest since the
subject is dear to us!
A brief report was given regarding Ray Dobler, W6BIIF, a
long time member now recovering from a stroke. He is walking again
wtrich is good news. A moment of silence was called for member Jack
White, W6SMP, who became a Silent Key since the last meeting.
QCWA At-Large mernbers in our area will be contacted by
the secretary with hopes of adding new members to Chapter 14 before
the next chapter meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Joseph Sugier, K6CD, Secretary.
CIIAPTER 16, BARRY It[. GOLDWATER ARIZONA: The
annual meeting and lutcheon was held on October l6th at the
Mountain ViewRestaurant in Tucson. 15 members and 14 guests were
present. President Gerry Higgins, W9IM, presided. Committee reports
were given and with no old or new business the meeting adjourned for
a tow of the 200 year old Mission San Xavier del Bac about 15 miles
south of Tucson. Considerable renovation is being performed at the
Mssion, both inside and outside.
The next quarterly lunch-meeting will be held January 29th
at the Crestview Restaurant on the Swr City-Sun City West border.
Chapter 16 welcomes all QCWA, SOWP, OOTC members as well as
any other interested ltrams in the area to come to our meetings. For
information contact Cliff Bruce, W7ER, at 602-947 4414.
In December of the past six years the Pacihc Southwest
Chapter of the Society of Wireless Pioneers (SOWP) and QCWA
Chapter 16 have held combined hnch-meetings in the Phoenix area.
Again, all interested Hams are invited to join us in these events. We
had three QCWA members join our chapter as a result of the
December I lth meeting.
Chapter 16 lost three of its members since our last report in
the Journal. Corneliou Z. Bwrd, W7QD, passed away on August 14,
1993, Louis Halpern, W4NOB, passed away on July 16, 1993 and
Rulon "Bid" Bidduiph, AC7E, passed away on September 28, 1993.
The Chapter expresses its sympathy to the families and friends.
On December 3lst there were ll7 active mernbers in
Chapter 16. We hold four quarterly gatherings a year as well as the
joint meeting in Decernber. Meeting places are rotated between the
Phoenix area, Tucson area, and Prescottflagstaff area in order to
cover the state evenly. In addition, 2O to 25 of us will attend the
February 26th meeting hosted by the Leo L Meyerson Greater Palm
Springs Area Chapter 154 on the occasion oftheir g0t Annual Spring
Luncheon.
A more detailed report of the QCWA-SOWP Joint Meeting
follows:
JOINT SOWP-QCWA MEETING: On Decernber ll, 1993,
the Sixth Annual SOWPQCWA joint luncheon-meeting was held at
the Safari Convention Center in Scottsdale. Over 70 people were there
to hear Dick Baldwin, WIRU, explain some of the activities of the
Intemational Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Dick is president of the
IARU and has done extensive traveling in the course of his duties;
including a trip to China this past year. Among his many obligations as
president, Dick teaches courses in the administration of
communication laws in developing countries.
We were happy to have Barry Goldwater, KruGA, in
attendance and thoroughly enjoyed his "off the cuff' remarks while
reminiscing about his early days in amateur radio, politics, and
Arizona.
Fried Heyn, WA6WZO, ARRL Southwestern Division
Director ended his talk with an impressive reading of "The Amateur's
Code."
CliffHauser, KD6)GI, our Arizona Section Manager told us
about how he "volunteered" for the SM job. The program concluded
with the traditional Sing-a-long-ko Meyerson, WOGFQ at the piano
and Pat Higgins leading the singing of some Christmas carols and
some old favorites.
Respectfully submitted, Gerry Higgins, W9INP, Secretary-
Treasurer.
CHAPTER 27, HOUSTON: Ttre Houson Chapter elected tlre folowing
for l9%. kesid€nt-Itandy Pollar{ AK5G, Vice Presid€nt-Fred Putz,
W5WV& Secretary-TreasurerAill Pearre, Kslv{Ivq Net Coordinator.'Jim
Jeffiies, WSEFB; Monbership Chainnan-Ted Srunerlin, N5RKlv[ Progtarn
Chainnan€arl Curry, W5UQX; and Newsletter Editor-Burnette Boyett,
K5JGC.
Our Houston Clupt€r is off and ntffting in 1994! Our monthly
meetings are the last Friday of ttre mqrth with an attendance of about 2G25
members. Our current chapto manberstrip stands at 50 great mernbers.
Our auards barKIEt is cuning up and sqne menrbers will be receiving
their 50, 60, and 75 year pms.
We were all saddened to leam that Jerry Sears, W5AIR' becarne
a Silent Key.
45 Spring 1994