Broadcast - 12 December 2021
WOW what an attendance we had on Friday at coffee, a massive roll up of members. Thankfully we had enough food to fill the bellies of everyone. I must here, say a thank you to Ros who arrives early every week and opens and sets up, having already baked a cake or slice every week for all to share. I’m afraid to say it but I cheat by shopping at the supermarket on the way in, either picking up sausage rolls or cocktail frankfurts or something along those lines. On Friday member Lorraine brought along one of her sponge cakes, they are truly a delight, so much so that Ros and I don’t even contemplate making one. Thank you Lorraine for your support also throughout the year, very much appreciated. With that in mind a reminder that our last coffee session for 2021 will be Friday 17th.
As there was no Club Tech night held this week we basically are back to reminders of coming events so first up is a reminder regarding 2022 Membership fees – yes with the year rapidly disappearing it is time to start reminding all that your 2021 Membership fee expires on
31 December. A letter advising of the fee payable for 2022 has been forwarded to all members, to the email address noted on our records.
The treasurer is happy at the moment as he has had an avalanche of renewals through our website.
If you haven’t received your letter please email the secretary@ntarc.net with your correct details.
A number of members have already paid and the preferred method is direct deposit to our bank account and the details are Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000, Account Number 120432687 in the name of NTARC. Please remember to notate your payment with your call sign. Other options are by paying on a Friday coffee morning or by cheque to our Postal address, PO Box 275 Launceston 7250. If you have already paid could you please fill-in the renewal form at our NTARC website so the Treasure can update our records and then issue a receipt.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 15th December final reminder. Venue Mowbray Hotel, meet time is 6.00pm. Tables have been booked under the name of NTARC. Menu is a-la-carte and there is plenty of parking at the rear. Please RSVP the secretary at either of these email addresses secretary@ntarc.net or ypmaxwell@bigpond.com
We need to confirm final numbers with the Hotel on Tuesday 14th December, so please ensure you get your name on the list before that date. As of Friday we had 31 names listed, so if you are planning to attend please advise so that your name can be added and if you have changed your mind about attending please also advise as this helps the Hotel with catering and seating arrangements.
Please note there will not be a Club tech session on this night. They will be recommencing on Wednesday 12th January.
TestNet and TECHNET – Wednesday 22nd December. TestNet/CW course on 3580 from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TECHNET on 3567 from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will again be Nic VK7WW.
FUTURE EVENTS - 2022
January General meeting – Saturday 8th January 2022. Meeting to commence at 14:00 hours (2.00pm). Afternoon tea will follow.
Club Tech nights – Wednesday 12th January. Held at the NTARC Club rooms, 19:30 hours until whenever.
TestNet and TECHNET – Wednesday 19th January. TestNet/CW course on 3580 from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TECHNET on 3567 from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will again be Nic VK7WW. Please note this has yet to be confirmed by Nic so have inserted as a tentative event, to be confirmed in next week’s news.
Annual General meeting – the Annual General Meeting of NTARC will take place on Wednesday 9th February 2022 at the NTARC Club Rooms, Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street Rocherlea commencing at 19:30 hours (7.30 pm).
I will be writing to all the NTARC Coordinators soon requesting they start to think about their yearly report.
The AGM will be followed by the February General meeting. More information on this matter in January.
COFFEE MORNINGS – currently held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Catch up time is from 10.00 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all.
These coffee events represent a good opportunity to collect your QSL cards. We currently have cards awaiting collection, so why not pop in and check the QSL box and join us for a cuppa and chat.
Just a friendly reminder, please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating the club, its facilities and the other services we provide, especially in these abnormal and very trying times, enjoying the company, coffee, biscuits and cake, by leaving a gold coin or two, or even a small bank note, in the jar to assist in our on-going operations.
Christmas and New Year closure – the last day the Club will be open in 2021 for coffee mornings will be Friday 17th December. We re-open on Friday 7th January 2022.
This gives all members and especially the team that set up each week some down time to celebrate with family and friends. Plenty of warning on this one folks so please note your diaries.
FINALLY – A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like added to our weekly roundup, no matter how trivial, then please email me at the following address news@ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 17:00 on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Your continued cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
We will bring you all such contributions next Sunday morning.
73, Yvonne VK7FYMX, Secretary NTARC Inc
