| Old Timers Radio Club |
| Webpage established 22 January 2006 Suggestions: Send to VE1CHI, Jim at <ve1chi@rac.ca> |
| Webpage last updated on: Sunday, May 20th., 2012 |
| OTC Directory |
| This radio really is tuned to 3.750 MHz thanks to Roy, VE2RWT, who took the time to doctor up the original image and then emailed it to Ron, VE1BIC who forwarded it on to me, Jim, VE1CHI. FINALLY we have our little HF radio on the RIGHT frequency! |
| This webcounter was installed on 28th February 2009: |
| Please sign our guestbook by clicking on "My Guestbook" at the right and leave a comment - Bricks or Bouquets equally welcome - thanks in advance. Guestbook added on 18th January 2010. |
| A printable PDF two page version of the "Old Timers Club Executive Report for 2011" is available HERE. Print on both sides of your page and save a piece of paper or simply read it here on the website. Scroll down... |
| Upcoming Events |
1) The Loyalist City Amateur Radio Club proudly announces the celebration of its 75 years of operation in Saint John and surrounding areas. For further information regarding all events associated with this anniversary, see their website : http://www.lcarc.ca/ 2) The annual DownEast Fleamarket will be held on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at the Halifax Forum Bingo Annex with entrance off Almon Street as last year. More details are given below from VE1NN, Dave. 3) The MAARC of Moncton, NB will be holding their annual Fleamarket on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at the Lion's Club Hall in Riverview, NB. This fleamarket is normally held in Shediac, NB but has been moved to this new location in Riverview this year. |
| 2012 Downeast Fleamarket Essentially same details as 2011 Fleamarket WHEN: Saturday May 26, 2012 (last Sat of May) Opens for Sellers – 7 AM Opens to Buyers – 9 AM WHERE: Halifax Forum, Bingo Annex Parking lot entrance, corner Windsor and Almon Streets ENTRANCE FEE: $4 ea., for everybody TABLES: Free – reserve thru VE1NN Coffee Shop on Site Fri Evening Social – 6:30 PM onward - Chebucto Inn Bar & Resturant 6151 Lady Hammond Road Accommodations: Chebucto Inn - $69 plus taxes one double bed, $79 plus taxes two double beds, single or double occupancy – includes FREE: parking, wireless internet and local calls Sat Morning Breakfast – at Steak & Stein – normal service from 7:30 onward – F’market entry tickets will be sold at Steak & Stein during breakfast TABLE RESERVATIONS & QUESTIONS - David Nimmo VE1NN 462-3945(home) dnimmo@bellaliant.net |
| Robert Joseph (Bob) Boudreau, VE9CKR becomes OTC Member #420 |
The Old Timers Club President Bill Anderson, VE9UH, Secretary Treasurer Roger Belliveau, VE1RV, and Webmaster Jim Cleveland, VE1CHI and all active members of the OTC welcome Robert Joseph (Bob) Boudreau, VE9CKR to the Old Timers Club. Welcome to the club, Bob! President Bill, VE9UH mailed Bob's OTC certificate on Friday, May 4th, 2012. His certificate is also dated Friday, May 4th, 2012. We hope to hear you soon on the Sunday morning net, Bob, and hope that you will become a regular checker at 3.750 MHz between 8 am and 9 am local time. Bob lives in Saint John, NB and his earliest Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio is dated the 3rd of December,1980. His OTC Membership Certificate is # 420. |
| Bob was a student at the Halifax School for the Blind back in the late1970's. He studied for his amateur radio exam and got his certificate in 1980 and the call of VE1CKR. Bob then went to Queen Elizabeth High School where he met VE1CHI, Jim and they became friends. Bob was an avid amateur radio enthusiast so Jim always got Bob involved with his annual ARDs (Amateur Radio Day) at the school and Bob helped out every time, operating radio and explaining the ins and outs of radio to the students who always showed a great interest. The photos here show Bob in shirt, tie and suit teaching the other students about our great hobby. Today, Bob is a member of the LCARC in Saint John, NB with the callsign, VE9CKR. He can access the club HF radio via his laptop from home and TX / RX with it via the internet. Bob is active sending email, on Echolink, surfing the web and checking into nets such as the White Cane Net. He is always busy on his two metre radio, using the club HF rig or on the computer. Bob becomes the second new OTC member in 2012! Everyone please welcome Bob, VE9CKR (# 420) to the club when you hear him on the net. |
| In Memorium |
| Robert “Bob” Johnston - VE9EY - SK - #112 |
On Thursday, May 10th, 2012 Robert McKay “Bob” Johnston, husband to Phyllis (Brien) Johnston, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Bornin Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Ethel (McKay) Johnston. Bob was a Marine Traffic Controller withTransport Canada for many years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Lion’s Club, K.V. Old Boys Club, and the Loyalist City Amateur Radio Club. Bob volunteered for the Marathon By The Sea, MS Walks and various other charity events. He belonged to the MasonicLodge with specific membership in the following orders: The Corinthian Lodge F& AM; Carleton Chapter Royal Arch Masons; Saint John Council Royal &Select Masters; McLeod Moore Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; New Brunswick Conclave Order of the Secret Monitor; Saint JohnDe Molay Preceptory Knights Templar; Past Officers Assocation of Maine; LuxorTemple Order of the Mystic Shrine; and Knights of the York Cross of Honor. Bob is survived by his sons Glynn (Twila Matchett) Johnston, Rothesay, NB, and Robin (Tahimi)Johnston, Ottawa, ON; daughters Gayle Johnston, Fort Mill, SC, andPatti Vadeboncoeur, Winnipeg, MB; grandchildren Joel (Amanda), Adam (Heather),Gary, Nicole, Mark and Luis; greatgrandchild Sean; as well as his cousins Shirley McPhee and Doug McKay. Arrangements entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home,230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB, (646-2424). As per Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with a committal in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Donations in Bob's memory would be appreciated to the charity of the donor’s choice. |
