Burnaby Amateur Radio Club VE7BAR

Happy New Year and all the best!

I have received a letter – invitation, from the organizers of the next Region II ARDF Championship which will be held in New Mexico, USA, this year in September (16th-18th). I plan to go to compete as well to gather knowledge on organization of the event. Let me remind you that in 2013 Vancouver BC will be the organizer of the Region II ARDF Championship (first time organized in Canada) which will be also a First Canadian ARDF Championship and USA ARDF Championship too – so a big open event with a great possibility for an International event. When I was in Croatia, attending World ARDF Championship, many people enquired me about ARDF events and competitions in Canada. I plan inviting ARDF competitors from the whole world.

For 2013 event we will need sponsors, donations, publicity, volunteers, leaders, as many as possible Vancouver Radio
clubs/societies involved, etc… So if you think you, or someone you know, may be in a position to help please let me know. Also please let me know if you plan on attending this years Region II ARDF Championship in New Mexico.

With best regards,
Amel
VA7KBA
BCRadioSport

Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer 2010: Amateur Radio volunteers for the 2010 Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer. Photo courtesy of Eric (VE7EES/VA7SQ)

On Sunday June 20th, the Burnaby Amateur Radio Club, its members, and other amateur radio operators generously volunteered for the 2010 Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer. This is the eighth year that the Burnaby club has provided assistance with radio communications for this event through the use of the repeater system and coordinating volunteer operators.

This year 921 registered participants and over 500 spectators raised more than $180,000. Well done!!

Thanks to all who helped in making this a successful event!

The dates for the Celebration of Light have been announced, the dates are July 21, 24, 28 and 31. This event draws about 1 ½ million people to it over the 4 nights and is a major activity for us. We will require between 50 and 60 operators on the beach each night.

If you are available please contact jforsyth@vectorradio.ca. If you have participated in the past and have a favourite location, please put that into the email and we will try and secure it for you. This event really does make amateur radio shine, our involvement exposes Amateur Radio to a lot of the same people that we would be working with in an activation and allows our skills to be exposed to them.

Best Regards,
Jim

VECTOR Website: http://www.vectorradio.ca/
Celebration of Lights Website: http://celebration-of-light.com/

This year’s dates are:

• Wednesday July 22
• Saturday July 25
• Wednesday July 29
• Saturday August 1