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Florence Lippert Bishop VE6FLO
Jan 5th
Florence Bishop, beloved wife of the late Alma “Ike” Bishop, passed on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at the age of 77 years with her loving family by her side. Florence leaves to cherish her memory her stepsons, Lynn (Stacy), Mark, Donald, and Kevin (Corilee); son-in-law, Jon (Gloria) Kapeller; step son-in-law, Glen Ross; step daughter-in-law, Linda; brother, Larry (Tammy) Lippert; sister, Geri (Ed) Lanz; sister-in-law, Mary Lippert; brother-in-law, Stan (Ardene); sister-in-law, Janice Bishop; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, step grandchildren, and friends. Besides Ike, Florence was predeceased by her daughter, Marnys; her parents, Jacob and Hazel Lippert; brother, LaVern; stepdaughter, Colleen Ross; stepson, Rex; and brother-in-law, Ed Bishop. Florence was born and raised in Medicine Hat. She was employed by the Alberta Government Telephones for 31 years working in various places, with the last 22 years in Red Deer. She met her beloved Ike and they were married in 1986. Ike and Florence moved to Medicine Hat in 1996 and it was here that was home until the time of her passing. Florence loved holidaying with Ike, working with her hands doing various needle point; but mostly spending time with family and friends. She played organ for the church for many years and was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice for their care and kindness during this time. Florence was a quiet, kind, and giving lady and she will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on January 5th, 2023 from 12:00 to 12:55 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7 Sierra Boulevard SW, Medicine Hat, AB, on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Bishop Wade Lanctot officiating. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to https://zoom.us/j/97159656717 and joining the live webcast on the above date at 12:45 pm. The interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery following the funeral service. Memorial gifts in Florence’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON, M4P 9Z9 or to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 – 020 HRIF-East, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Florence Bishop.
CAARC Christmas pot luck dinner
Dec 5th
There was a good turn out for the Christmas dinner on Dec 4. Everyone enjoyed the great food and visiting. Thanks to all those who organized and prepared the food. Congratulations to Tiny VE6TIP for winning the Gizmo! We look forward to see what he adds for next year! Thanks to our new President Don VA6DFR for the pictures and video.
Marvin VE6CJY presenting the gizmo to Tiny VE6TIP
November election results
Nov 29th
The results of the November Annual General meeting are listed below. Congratulations to the new executive.
NEW CAARC Executive for 2022 – 2023
CAARC Executive for 2022-2023
Vice President– Greg McKinney,VA6GMC More >
World’s Smallest Moon Lander from Japan will Put Ham Radio Transmitter on the Moon
Nov 19th
Check these links for some interesting reading about 10 new cubesats on the NASA Artemis 1 mission.
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022/11/artemis-i-cubesats/
CubeSats on Artemis 1 to pursue bold missions in deep space, if they overcome battery concerns
Have you paid your dues and confirmed your RAC membership to the executive?
Nov 15th
Club memberships are due in November. Please submit your dues as shown below.
Club memberships are $25.00 each or $30.00 for a family and are due now. You must be a paid-up member to be eligible to vote at the Annual General meeting in November. Cheques may be mailed to Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club, Box 1103, Red Deer, AB, T4N 6S5. If you prefer, Garry VE6CIA has also agreed to accept e-transfers for club memberships at ve6cia at gmail dot com. This is what we did for the club raffle earlier this year.
Club insurance is due. Please also confirm your RAC membership by email ( ve6cia at gmail dot com ) so we can get the best rate for the club.
can also download the CAARC membership and renewal form under the “Site tools” tab and send your dues by snail mail to the listed address on the bottom of the form or bring it to the meeting. Your support helps keep your repeaters operating and your club active.
Thank you from your executive
73 CAARC Executive
Ham radio operator jumps in to help woman in Florida during Hurricane Ian
Oct 14th
Ham radio operator jumps in to help woman in Florida during Hurricane Ian
Click this link for the full story.
Fall 2022 Flea Market
Sep 27th
2022 QCARC FALL SOCIAL & FLEA MARKET
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 10AM TO 1PM
VENDOR SETUP AT 9AM
CANORA HALL 10425 – 152 STREET EDMONTON
FREE ADMISSION FREE TABLES FREE REFRESHMENTS
50/50 DRAW AT 12PM
RADIOWORLD WILL BE THERE WITH LOTS OF NEW AND USED GEAR!!
OUT OF TOWNERS NEEDING TABLES EMAIL 44bunyak@telus.net
RAC Conference & AGM – Sunday, September 18, 2022
Sep 12th
The 2022 RAC Conference and AGM takes place on September 18, running from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm ET. The conference has a number of presentations across three tracks, including SOTA in the Canadian Rockies from our own Paul Mower, VA6MPM.
Follow the link below to register for the event.
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