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278 Build Your Own Electric CarFi g u r e 12-1 The Electric Auto Association’ s logo sa ys it all. Registered trademar k of the ElectricAuto Association.worth the price of the membership dues. Recent newsletters have averaged 16 to 20pages and provide information on current EV news and happenings. I can’t emphasizeenough the invaluable knowledge on tap in the members of this organization. Theexperience level of the various drivers who have built their own conversions can shortenone’s learning curve substantially. Information on and photos of the many samples ofconversions done over the years by this organization can be found at http:evalbum.com.Here are some EAA local chapters—maybe there’s one near you.CanadaDurham Electric Vehicle AssociationWeb site: www.durhamelectricvehicles.comContact: JP Fernback (905) 706-6647Mailing: P.O. Box 212, Whitby, ON L1N 5S1Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month from September till JuneElectric Vehicle Council of OttawaWeb site: evco.caContact: Alan Poulsen (613) 271-0940Mailing: P.O. Box 4044, Ottawa, ON K1S5B1Meetings: 7:30 pm–10:00 pm, last Monday of the monthVancouver Electric Vehicle AssociationWeb site: www.veva.bc.caContact: Haakon MacCallum (604) 527-4288Mailing: 4053 West 32nd Avenue, Vancouver BC V65 1Z5Meetings: 7:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month (please check web site for details)Electric Vehicle Society of Canada—TorontoWeb site: www.evasociety.caContact: Neil Gover (416) 255-9723Mailing: 88 Lake Promenade, Etobicoke, ON M8W-1A3Meetings: 7:30 pm, 3rd Thursday of the month (except July and August)