G[mloulnal - Quarter Century Wireless Association

Chapter Reports
Chapter 154, Leo Meyerson
For the first luncheon meeting of the year, the turnout
of members and guests frlled the meeting room at
Marie Callendar's restaurant. Those who did not attend
missed a truly informative and enjoyable talk as
presented by Gene Pentecost, W4IMT on switching
power supplies. Gene came prepared with display
equipment and pass-out literature on his topic. The
round table discussion with questions and answers,
as always, adds to the interest of the presentation.
Thanks Gene, for a great and interesting talk.
February 15th Meeting If the "big San Andreas
shaker" ever does occur, those members who attended
the February 15th luncheon meeting will know what
action to take that could not only save their own lives,
but also those around them. The talk and videos presented
by Ms. Carol Camelot entitled " The Triangle
of Life Will Save Your Life" described an entirely new
approach to the much taught "duck, cover and hold"
technique of protecting oneself from collapsing walls,
roofs and fllong objects. By lying flat on the floor or
ground next to anything taller than oneself, Iarge areas
falling or collapsing, such as a wall or roof, would
forma a triangular space that would protect one from
being directly hit. This technique was formulated by
members of the American Rescue Team after seeing
that people trapped under a "triangle" could be rescued
with minimum injury to themselves.
Following this most informative and eye-opening
talk, an "in-absentia" birthday party was held for our
chapter namesake, Leo Meyerson, WOGFQ, who
turned 90 in March. (Leo no longer spends the winters
in the desert and resides in Omaha full time). A
super birthday cake (sans candles) was supplied, courtesy
of Don, W6EEN and a non-recorded singing of
H.ppy Birthday was provided by all present. Leo
turned 90 in March. We all wish Leo, many more
healthy and happy birthdays.
L to R: Fran Bolen KF6BUD, George Underberger
W6WAS - Chapter President, Gene Pentecost W4IMT, Don
Doughty W6EEN (behind Banner), Emil Oana K6GLI and
Bart Susman K6UM. Kneeling (L to R) Paul Leach
N7GGX, Bill Dews K6AWO and Norm Friedman W6ORD -
Chapter Treasurer.
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Here is the birthday cake to celebrate Leo's birthday, after
the cake had been cut. This was an in-absentia pafi for
Leo, since he could not attend.
March 15th Meeting - It wasn't ".... a trip to the
moon on gossamer wings!" Not really, but the talk and
slide show by Jim Young, W7FTT, astronomer for JPL
did take us to the outer reaches of space. Jim was sent
to Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) in
Chile, in June 2000 to run a special telescope involved
in an Infrared Sky Survey. With his own special camera
equipment, Jim was able to perform his assigned
tasks and record the southern Milky Way in fine detail
under the most favorable conditions. Jim is a spellbinding
lecturer and his subject matter always keeps
his listeners transfixed on his presentation.
Next month, on April 18th, our guest speaker at
our monthly luncheon will be Mr. Rick Cook, Emergency
Services Coordinator, Riverside County who will
speak on "Counteracting Potential Terrorism in
America."
Remember, our luncheons are held at Marie
Callendar's Restaurant in Rancho Mirage on the third
Thursday of the month starting at 11:30am. Members
and guests are all welcome.
George M. Underberger W6WAS
Ghapter 162, Southeast Wisconsin
The third Monday evening in January found the
Chapter members huddled around a large table in the
Meadow's Restaurant in Franksville (Racine), Wisconsin
hammering out the detailed agenda for our 2001
activities. Chapter committee appointments were made
and our Secretary Bob Jensen WOWLN, asked each
committee to update their written duties. Bob said the
material he had on each committee was antiquated or
just plain missing; and handy instructions always
makes the job a little easier for the folks assuming
those tasks next year.
Our Valentine Social held at the Dock's Restaurant
overlooking the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan
on a sunny Sunday afternoon in February was
very tranquil and most enjoyable. The boaters, normally
in great abundance, in and around this restau-