WESTLAKES NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 9th 2014

Yesterday was the car boot sale at the club grounds.. Did you miss it? Some interesting items were on sale and no doubt some horse trading was taking place. Around 9 sellers turned up with a varying range of goods. Visitors from Sydney and the Central Coast also came along to peruse the goodies on display. The BBQ was in full swing with chef Michael attending to the needs of the hungry hordes, ably assisted by That wonderful lady... Mrs Smith.. Thanks again Penny... Your a Darling. The meat tray... Yes there was one on offer, was won by an out of Towner.. Greg VK2POP took home the bacon so to say, all the way to Muswellbrook. Congrats Greg. Enjoy your winnings. This years Christmas party. Mark this date on your calendar -SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER and the party will start when you get there. Bring your own Alcoholic drinks and a comfortable chair, otherwise all will be supplied on the day. So Saturday 20th December... keep it free for your clubs Chrissy Party. There will be no more Foundation licence courses for this year and the next class will commence early next year. Listen on future broadcasts for the starting date. Just an update from Diane last night is that she is home and being looked after by Richard. Still awaiting results of tests which at this stage are not conclusive. Get well soon Dianne... Also home from hospital is Doug VK2YI and we believe that Doug has to take it easy for a while. The club wishes you both a speedy recovery. No more orders please. You have missed out... The box of 2015 Call books have all been sold. They should be available to be picked up at the club hopefully next weekend. Keep listening. Another date for your calendar is November 15th where Michael VK2OB is having a course for people who want to know the very basics on how to use a computer. There are 4 names already submitted so hurry up and get your name in. No need to bring your computer in as Michael will be using the electronic chalk board. The Westlakes store has now got good quality RG 213 and RG - 58 coaxial cable for sale. This coax cable is selling fast so hurry up and get your antenna back up in the air. See Ally in the store for the best deal in town. Don't forget all of the other special things available in the club store for members to purchase. The club also received an invite to next years WYONG FIELD DAY which will be in February next year on the 22nd. The club agreed to be there again and bring along the QSL bureau, weather permitting. South Australian takes leave from top ARISS job After a long time, Tony Hutchison VK5ZAI, the mainstay of Amateur Radio on the Space Station for the ARISS program, is taking a well-earned break from the daily grind to enjoy spending more time with his family and some travel. His involvement spans 21 years and includes being the ARISS Coordinator for the Asia Pacific Region. Well that's all the news I have this week. Do you have a news item that you would like read out on a broadcast? Contact Richard VK2FRKO on email address vk2frko@tpg.com.au or give the item to Richard at the club. Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street, TERALBA - and is open on Saturday from around 11:00 am. Also on a Tuesday evening from around 6:00 pm. To make contact at other times, try dialling (02) 49 581588 where an answering service operates. Visitors are always welcome at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, long-life milk, a good Canteen and an interesting selection of biscuits.