PLEASE NOTE: The ARROW breakfast (aka Monthly Egg Chew) will be delayed one week this month, taking place on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 AM at the Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. We have again been preempted by that jolly old elf, Santa Claus, who will be having breakfast with kids on our usual date.
At the general meeting on December 10, 2014, the following people were elected to the ARROW Board of Directors:
President: Jack Spence, N8PMG
Secretary: Mary Anne Nugent, W8VWY
Treasurer: Harvey Bauss, KB8MUP
Technical Coordinator: Jay Nugent, WB8TKL
Public Service Officer: Jim Lommel, WD8RWI
Activities Coordinator: John Wasciuk, WA8TON
Yes, those are some familiar sounding names, as all were in these same positions last year.
In addition, we have a new Trustee for the W8PGW callsign, as Sam Spiteri, K8NOS, stepped forward to take on this task. Sam and our other two Trustees, Jeff, W8SGZ, and Dan, KB6NU, will need to determine who will serve as the Trustee Delegate.
Thanks to all members who have already paid their 2015 dues. For those who have not yet done so, please send a check for $20 to Harvey at 3322 Yellowstone, Ann Arbor, 48105, or pay via PayPal.
We ended the December meeting with our annual White Elephant Swap, which is always fun.
The December general meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in or near room BE-172 at Washtenaw Community College. We start gathering at 7 PM, and the business meeting starts at 7:30. This month’s meeting will be elections of the Board of Directors, followed by a white elephant swap.
Participation in the white elephant swap is optional. Do you have an item in your shack that you no longer want but that others might find useful? Gift wrap it and bring it along. Each person who brings in an item will get to choose from the other wrapped items.
Though all current elected officers have said they are willing to run again, all are open to others who may wish to serve. There will be a call for nominations at the meeting. We will also be looking for a more local trustee for the W8PGW callsign, because Ken, KD8IPN, now lives out of state.
Dear Arrow Members,
Sunday, November 23, 2014 is the date for the annual ARROW HOLIDAY BRUNCH. This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Feel free to bring everyone in the family.
Coffee starts at 10:00 am and the brunch itself is served from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. The brunch will be at:
Sheraton Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 996-0600
We will be meeting in the Garden Room. The room is available to us from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Of course, there will be both breakfast and lunch foods served: made-to-order omelets, prime rib, peel and eat shrimp, salad, fruit, chicken, fish and much more.
The prices (with gratuity and tax) have been rounded up to the nearest dollar and are as follows:
Adults 21.00
Seniors 65+ 18.00
Children 4-12 16.00
Children under 4 eat free.
Because we will be getting only one bill from the hotel, please be prepared to pay in CASH. I’m sorry if this is inconvenient, but it is the way we need to do it again this year.
Come join your ham radio friends and families for this wonderful holiday outing.
73,
John Wasciuk
WA8TON
Activities Coordinator, Arrow Communication Association
The November meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12 in or near room BE-172 at Washtenaw Community College. We will start gathering at 7 PM. The business meeting starts at 7:30 and will be followed by a presentation by Jerry Begel, W9NPI:
A Brief History of Military Communication is a lively, 45-minute PowerPoint presentation that covers 3000 years of “History that we may have missed,” including:
• Ways to Communicate
• Encrypting Secret Messages
• Identification-Friend-or-Foe
• Propaganda
• The Red Menace and its Technological Aftermath
Jerry Begel has been presenting his “History of Telegraphy” lectures to many radio clubs and organizations in the Detroit Metro Area over the past five years. He has been an Amateur Radio Hobbyist (W9NPI) since 1958, and is a Life Member of the American Radio Relay League. As a member of the Antique Wireless Association, he has presented several lectures at their International Conventions in Rochester, NY. He was involved in the Military Affiliate Radio System and Detroit Civil Defense during the “dangerous” 1960’s, and once specialized in converting War Surplus radio equipment to “Ham” Use.
Following the meeting, at approximately 9 PM, many of us migrate to Red Robin on Carpenter Road for a late dinner or snack. All are welcome. Please note, you do not need to be a member to attend the meeting or to join us at Red Robin.