Greetings. 

I am Ken Read, call sign VE6CBZ, President of the Calgary Amateur Radio Association.

The picture on the cover of this month's issue of KeyKlix was taken by my son Brent Lucas-Read during the Rocky Mountain Rally for 2023.

My son was a spectator both days and was positioned at “Spectator” on Saturday followed by “Control Point Echo” on Sunday.
He took a lot of pictures, but the cover photo is one of his favourites.
We both had a really good time.
I had to go out on the stage route to replace a blocker who had to leave; a little bit different from my radio coordinator role.
It was some fun driving there, even though I did get a flat tire on the way back. Thankfully the folks in the course opening car were available and stopped by to assist.

I’m looking forward to participating in future rally’s for CARA and amateur radio. There were also more events that will have taken place by the time this issue comes out.
The last DX club meeting was on June 7th and the VHF group meeting took place on June 13th.

Other events this month were:

• the SARA Picnic and AGM,
• the Ghost of The Gravel – Deadgoat Racing (a cycling event),
• the MS Bike Tour (June 34-25), and
• the ARRL Field Day (June 24-25).

I’ve been very pleased to hear about the level of registration for these events from our Amateurs.
Way to go everyone! Elections are coming up this month.

We will have at least two positions opening up to bring us to five Directors on the Executive with up to four more if people are willing to serve, for a maximum of nine Directors.

Please do what you can to attend as we will need to have quorum to carry out the election.
A quorum is 10% of the overall membership in good standing. We will need at least 22 (preferably more) members in attendance.
The next CARA General Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 27th at 7 PM at the Calgary Sports Car Club. As mentioned, it will be the AGM.
Any member in good standing for at least three years is eligible to serve on the Executive.

The CARATELS Net runs every Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM on VE6RYC.
The Thursday Evening Rag Chew Net runs every Thursday evening at 7 PM on VE6RYC.
Anyone who wishes to check in to either net is most welcome.

Our Tube Bank Manager has stepped aside from his role. Anyone who would like to take on managing the Tube Bank is asked to contact the Executive and let us know you’re volunteering.

Have fun with which ever amateur radio activity you choose. That’s what it’s all about.

73,

Ken Read, VE6CBZ President,
Calgary Amateur Radio Association