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G’day folks, this is Phil VK5SRP with this weeks news from The Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society for the 8th of February 2021. Would you believe it, one month of 2021 already gone.

Lunches at the Blackwood RSL are on the second and the fourth Friday of each month. The  next lunch will be on the 12th of February, that is this week. You can book for the lunch at the RSL on 8278 6253 or via email at rslbwood@bigpond.com. The RSL would like us to book for the Friday lunches a day or two before the actual day so they have an idea of how many will be attending.

Our first General meeting for 2021 will be the AGM on February the 18th and it is time to think about the AHARS committee for 2021. AHARS needs you ! I will send out the document outlining the duties of those on the committee and a nomination form.  If you feel moved to join the committee, fill out this form and post it to me at PO Box 501 Modbury or scan and sent via email. I already have volunteers for the positions of secretary and treasure.

Christine will be doing the supper in a Covid safe way, thankyou Christine for all the effort you have put into supper over the years.

At the AGM Paul, VK5PAS, will be showing and telling you about the
AHARS web site. Paul, the web master, has been doing a great job of the AHARS web site and has now taken over responsibility for the AHARS history, a BIG thank you Paul for all your efforts.

At the March meeting on the 18th of March, Brian VK5VI, will be telling us about he WIA broadcast and how it goes to air on Sunday mornings.

Barry, VK5BW is looking for someone to help him with our repeater network. If you would like to help with this important activity, send Barry and email at VK5BW@wia.org.au

At a committee meeting during 2020 we decided to increase the Subs by $5.00 to non WIA members. Pat has pointed out these people cost us extra for our WIA provided insurance. The subs are still $20 for WIA members and $25 for non WIA members if paid before the end of March. After that date there will be a $5.00 late fee.

You can pay in person at the AGM in February or by direct deposit:
Direct deposit details are, Name: AHARS, BSB: 105 186, Account no: 036 248 940

Please do not forget to include your name and or call sign in you details.

AHARS is running a training and assessment weekend on the 27th & 28th of February at the shack. If you or someone you know wishes to sit for an assessment, contact the Clubs training officer, Sasi VK5SN, by sending an e-mail to vk5sn@wia.org.au and let him know that you wish to attend. He will send back a confirmation of what you require to bring along and any other information that you may need.
UPGRADE exams are also held on the Sunday, contact Sasi to book your self or a friend in for these.

Keep an eye on your emails and an ear on the Sunday broadcasts to find out what AHARS is planning for 2021.
My email address is vk5srp@wia.org.au

That’s all for this week, 73.

Cheers Phil Storr
PO Box 501 Modbury
South Australia 5092
philipstorr.id.au
philstorr@adam.com.au
VK5SRP