FARA - The Early Years
Transcribed by Karen Hess

The Framingham Amateur Radio Association, formerly called the Community Radio Association, is fortunate to have the notes dating back to the Club's first meeting.  Karen Hess, W1RH's XYL, has transcribed the hand written notes, verbatim, and they will appear in this and future issues of the Circuit.  They make for fascinating reading!
Feb. 24, 1933
The third regular meeting of the C.A.R.A. was called to order at 8:45 p.m. by Pres. LaBarr.  38 regular members being present.
The reports of Secty. and of the Treas. were read and accepted.  Question of holding weekly meetings was discussed.  Question put to a vote and voted down.
Motion by Mr. Tedford to send out notice cards for next regular meeting.  Card to state definitely that meetings will be held the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month with no further preliminary notice.  Seconded.  So voted.
Question of affiliation with the A.R.R.L. opened for discussion.  Benefits of affiliation explained by Secretary.  Moved by Mr. Tedford that the C.A.R.A. apply for affiliation with the A.R.R.L  Seconded by McLean.  So voted.
The Constitution Committee submitted a sample constitution which was circulated among the members for examination, pending vote on adoption of same at next regular meeting. 
Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Following the meeting an excellent talk on transmitting antennas was given by Mr. Mark T. McAdam.
Resp. Submitted
C. R. Crosby

And the Winner is!
Photo by Sharon, KC1YR

At the Flea Market
Photos by  Sharon, KC1YR, more can be found on the FARA web page.

Our Flea Market grand prize winner, pictured here with Peter, KA1AXY, sent FARA the following note.

FARA:
Although it was the "Luck of the Draw", I wish to thank the FARA for a great time and for the very nice "grand" door prize at last week's Flea Market.
I have already enjoyed many hours of 2 meter operating with the TH-22 AT.
I look forward to attending again next year!

73
Dave Doe
K1HRV
Walpole, MA

There's still a line waiting to get in - after       9:15!

FARA Scholarship 2000
By Dick, KD1BF

The rules for the FARA scholarship are as follows:

1. Must be a member of FARA
   
2. Applications must be turned in or post marked by June 15th.
   
3. Must be a licensed amateur.
   
4. Preference will be given to graduating high school seniors.