Another very successful
NSW Central Coast Field Day
The VK2 annual Central Coast Field Day was held on Sunday, February 20
and was as usual very well attended. Amateurs travelled from overseas
and interstate as well as every corner of New South Wales to enjoy the
camaraderie of the day and spend-up big on all the bargains on sale.
The National WIA set up a stand on the first floor in the coffee lounge
area, most of the WIA directors were in attendance. It seemed from the
hectic pace that most of those attending the field day dropped in for
a chat, ask questions, make suggestions or join up.
The stand featured several items which will be sold by the soon to be
established National WIA store. The items on display included WIA caps,
polo neck shirts, summer wind jackets and a carry bag. Several of the
new posters promoting amateur radio were featured along with
some video material on BPL.
WIA membership was also promoted on the stand and 28 people opted to
join on the day. This along with the 9 other members who joined during
the week added 37 new members, which was around a 1% increase in WIA membership
for the week.
The very successful day concluded with all those involved hoping to
set up the stand in future at as many events possible. Vice President
Ewan VK4ERM says the WIA display was outstanding as were the promotional
items, all prepared by Director Robert Broomhead VK3KRB.
Whilst speaking of Ewan, in his roll as WIA Vice President, VK4ERM on
March 6 will be attending the EMDRC White Elephant Sale to represent the
WIA in the absence of our President Michael VK3KI in Alice Springs and
Darwin.
It will be like old home week for Ewan, meeting up with old friends from
his time with the club and as secretary "many moons ago".
Source: Wireless
Institute of Australia
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