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President's Message
They told me that one of the perks of this job is that I get to say anything I want and Robert has to publish it right up front on the first page every month. So, here goes!
First of all, I'd like to thank the members of FARA for their support and confidence in electing me as your president. It's an easy job to do, thanks to all the help I'm getting. I would also be remiss if I didn't thank my vice president, Bob, W1RH, for standing in for me, not once, but twice! I will try not to work him too hard for a while. Of course, we all thank Jim, W1EQW and Martin, AA1ON, for their service as last year's officers. They made it look easy, but are probably already enjoying a well-deserved break.
If everything goes according to plan, you will be reading this while feasting on Dick's "chile" [did I get it right, Dick?] at the turkey farm. Field Day just wouldn't seem right without the Chef's cooking. True to FARA tradition, Dick has let nothing, not even moving to Marlboro, come before food. Dave, K1HT has been leading a dedicated group of Field Day workers in the preparation of antennas and towers. I see these people every week, dragging aluminum and cable out from the back hallway. This weekend wouldn't work without this kind of behind-the scenes effort. FARA Field Day may look easy, but only because the prep work has been going on for months.
I suppose I should say something about my plans for the upcoming year. It's my job to lead FARA, and to leave it in better shape than it is now. I'll be identifying some areas where we can improve over the next few months, and making some suggestions. It's always difficult to make a good thing better, but I'm fortunate to have a good many willing helpers, and together, we will have a great year!
73,
Peter, KA1AXY
Scholarship Award to KE1GF
by George, N1XAN
FARA member, Bill Smith, KE1GF took second prize in a contest sponsored by Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Competing were 15 units of students from different parts of Massachusetts. Totaling 15 members. The contest involved diagnosing trouble in 7 television sets and 5 transistors in black boxes. Also involved was a 100 electronic parts digital game that had to be constructed in a time limit and be the first to power up when the competitor said he was through. First place was hotly contested and our man just missed. Second prize was a stereo receiver and a $1500 scholarship to New England Tech in Rhode Island, won by Bill. This just goes to show the quality of our younger members.
Framingham Proclaims Amateur Radio Week
by Bob, W1RH
At the June Selectmen's meeting, the Town of Framingham issued a proclamation declaring Field Day Week as Amateur Radio Week in Framingham. Marsha, K1NGI and Bob, W1RH were on hand to receive the proclamation. Thanks to Dick, K1KTK for arranging this event. The framed proclamation is on display in the Club shack.
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