WARO NEWS
JUNE 2000
Hi All
It is now mid winter here in New Zealand, we are having a quite a mild wet winter with temperatures around 2degrees higher than normal in the South Island for June. It was 20 degrees Celcius here in the small town I live in a couple of days ago.
The WARO AGM was held in Upper Hutt on Sunday 4th June there was a smaller than normal number of YLs in attendance. Biny ZL2AZY our President chaired the meeting. The elected officers for the year 2000/2001 are as follows:-
President: Biny Owen ZL2AZY
Vice President:Bev Osborne ZL1OS
Secretary: Jacqueline Goodenough ZL1JAQ
Treasurer: Sharron May
Committee Members: Rosemary Boshier ZL1WRO, Bev. Gilman ZL3TCR, Ann Hotson ZL1ANN.The appointed Officers are:-
Patron: Pearl Neilson ZL2QY
Awards/ Contest Manager: Carolynne Sarten ZL2JP
Sponsorship Secretary: Celia Reed
Columnist Librarian: Margaret McConnachie ZL3UD
Official Broadcast Co-ordinator: Cathy Purdie ZL2ADK
Bulletin Editors: Joline Beale ZL1UJB and Biny Owen ZL2AZY
ZL6Y Trustee: Jill O'Donnell ZL2DBO
THELMA SOUPER MEMORIAL CONTEST
Carolyn ZL2JP reported that over the two nights of the contest held on 1st and 2nd April 2000, there were a total of 15 YLs who took part, 3 of these never made the necessary 20 contacts to be multipliers.
The Thelma Souper Memorial Cup was presented to Celia ZL1ALK for winning the YL section of the contest. "Congratulations Celia".
YL Section
1st Place: Celia Reed ZL1ALK 2842 points
2nd Place: Sue Holland ZL3AHT 2353 points
3rd Place: Lesley McNamara ZL1BOR 1638 pointsVK YL Section
1st Place: Gwen Tilson VK3DYL 340 points
OM Section
1st Place: Alex Learmond ZL1BVK 1485 points
2nd Place: John Shaw 1440 ZL1BYZ 1440 points
3rd Place: Dennis Young ZL2BFI 1425 pointsCongratulations to all the winners and place getters, I am sure that all who took part in this contest had a very enjoyable time. I look forward to working you all again in 2001.
Condolences from all members of WARO go to Biny ZL2AZY on the passing of her beloved Mother aged 102 on 8th June 2000. Biny's Mum will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her, a truly great lady.
Condolences from all members of WARO go to Vicki ZL1OC a Life member of WARO on the passing of her beloved husband Colin ZL1CS on 28th June 2000 . Colin was a great supporter of WARO, in the early days of WARO being at one time Patron, also photographer, designer (I believe that Colin had something to do with the design of the WARO badges). Colin had been in poor health for sometime.
To both Biny and Vicki and their families our love and thoughts are with you both.
INTERNATIONAL YL 2000
Just 13 weeks now, and the International YL 2000 will be almost over. There are a great many really excited YLs from all over the world who are really pleased that they have been given the opportunity to be part of the International YL 2000, and the opportunity to visit our beautiful country. Planning is going really well.
Remember that if you are unable to attend the YL 2000 you can still participate by sending a small inexpensive gift for the Kiwiana gift exchange. This can be some small gift handcrafted by yourself.
The WARO members have been busy with their needlework working squares with a New Zealand theme for a quilt which will be raffled. We have enough squares now to make two quilts and two wall hangings. These are really beautiful works of art and will be well worth winning.
Check out our YL 2000 Website and have a look at the great program we have organised. A really fun weekend will be had by all who attend.
There are a party of around 20 YLs travelling to Norfolk Island a few days after the YL 2000 for a week of DX-pedition. Remember to take a listen for them operating from Norfolk Island on Phone and CW.
The Papakura Amateur Radio Club are hosting the YLs and their partners to a Pot Luck Dinner and evening get together at the Papakura Clubrooms on 4th October. A big Thanks to Dave ZL1AMN and Aola ZL1ALE for arranging this.
Check out the 14.222 Net on Mondays 0530 UTC. Many of the YLs who are attending YL 2000 meet there each week. YLs from many European countries along with Japan and Australia can be heard there every week with Dave ZL1AMN being Net Control. Pease join in. Don't forget to take part in the WARO net on 3.695 at 8pm on Monday evenings, you will be made very welcome.
The following article was printed in our WARO June Bulletin and I thought it should be reprinted here for information of all YLs.
The Use of "33"by Jeanne Gilchrist ZL4JG.
Jeanne first printed this information in the June 1992 WARO Bulletin when she was Bulletin Editor. We are most frateful tio her for calling it to our attention. There are now quite a number of us who, having become licensed since 1992, do not know about the correct use of "33"as explained her by Jeanne.
"33"the signature used between YLs is often misused and its origin tends to get lost. YLRL was organised in 1939 and it was at this time that women amateur radio operators seemed to find their niche. "YL"was adopted as a general term denoting any female licensed amateur radio operator regardless of age or marital status.
"33" was originated this same year by Clara Reger W2RUF and it was adopted by YLRL for exclusive YL use. It means "Love sealed with friendship between one YL and another YL."
We are reminded that only with this background and meaning it is understandable that "33"is not only exclusive to YLs but it is never used in the plural. We sign "33" NEVER "33s".
Similarly the often heard QSO closing "73"meaning "Best Wishes"is also not supposed to be used in plural.
33 Bev ZL1OS
