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Upcoming Events 2009

Here are some of the events planned. Some on going events to be reminded about. Come out and get involved you may like it.

• ATTENTION! Check-ins have for fall /winter season 2009/2010 every Sunday 7:55PM -10:05PM LSB ch 38 (27.385mhz)
• The Radio Group wishes to thanks Dwayne (RC0296) for his efforts in fabricating a large stainless steel BBQ. The new BBQ is much larger than the previous one and accommodates preparing food for the many group members attending various breakfasts and suppers. Thanks again Dwayne.

• March 13th, 2010 - Fox / bunny hunt proposed for the evening. Details to follow.
• March 20th, 2010 - Radio Canada breakfast - at Aalto's dining room 8am to 10am
• April 17th, 2010 - Radio Canada supper at Doug's Kave Inn.
• May 15th, 2010 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting at Doug's breakfast bistro
• June 19th, 2010 - Radio Canada BBQ supper at Doug's Kave Inn.

Past Events

• February 20th, 2010 - Radio Canada supper - at Aalto's dining room 7pm to 9pm
• January 23rd, 2010 - Radio Canada breakfast - at Aalto's dining room 8am to 10am
• November 21st, 2009 - Radio Canada breakfast at Doug's Breakfast Bistro. 8am-10am. Menu is pancakes and bacon, juice, coffee, etc. Prepaid by November 18th please.
• December 12th, 2009 - Annual Radio Canada Christmas Dinner at Alto's
• October 24th, 2009 - Radio Canada supper at Doug's Kave Inn. 7Pm-9PM. Excellent steaks on the BBQ and delicious French Onion Soup!
• September 12th, 2009 - Radio Canada breakfast - at Aalto's dining room 8am to 10am
• June 27th, 2009 - Radio Canada BBQ - at Doug's Sizzler. Great roast beef on the new BBQ - delicious! Thanks to Chef Doug once again!
• May 23rd, 2009 - Radio Canada breakfast - location TBA
• April 25th, 2009 - Radio Canada supper - BBQ’D RIBEYE STEAK, SOUP, SALAD, BAKED POTATO, WARM BUNS OR BREAD, COFFEE, MILK OR SOFT DRINK.
  • PRICE IS $ 8.50 / PERSON. PREPAID BY APRIL 22 ND. at Doug's Sizzler.
  • 18 people out for the BBQ, Great steaks and lots of fun had by all
• March 28th, 2009 - Radio Canada breakfast - at Aalto's dining room 8am to 10am
• February 28th, 2009 - Radio Canada supper at Doug's Kave Inn.
  • MENU IS CHICKEN SOUP, GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD, BAKED POTATO, WARM BREAD & DRINK. COST $ 8.50 PREPAID BY FEB 24.
• February 9th, 2009 - (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club meeting 7:30PM - Topic was Intro to D-Star
• January 20th, 2009 (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service Topic: Canwest Park Paramedics Speaker: Stef Zueff (VE4ZUF) - Paramedic Supervisor
• January 24th, 2009 - Radio Canada breakfast at Aalto's dining room. We had 24 members for breakfast on a fine sunny -30C morning. The buffet at Aalto's was tasty as usual. Good fun had by all.
• January 12th, 2009 - (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club meeting 7PM - no topic available
• December 21st, 2008 - Delivery of Christmas Cheer Board hampers. Meet at Doug's at noon. Thanks to all those who helped deliver. The families and their children appreciated the hampers.
• December 13th, 2008 - Radio Canada Annual Christmas Dinner - Aalto's dining room. Please advise Doug if you are bringing any children so we can arrange enough Santa Sacks.
• November 22nd, 2008 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting at Doug's breakfast bistro. Please advise Doug by Novemeber 19th if you will be in attendance. menu is bacon, eggs, potato (in sme form), toast, juice, and coffee. Price is $6.00 per person.
• September 7th, 2008 - regular Sunday night check-ins begin for the fall/winter season. 7:55pm - 10:05pm every Sunday.
• October 18th, 2008 - Radio Canada supper meeting at Doug's Bar and Grill. Menu is slated to be soup salad course followed by Doug's Chicken Cordon Blue,
  baked potato, warm crusty rolls. Price is just $8.50 per person.
• September 13th, 2008 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting 8am to 10am - Aalto's dining room
• August 17th, 2008 - Annual fishing derby at the Selkirk docks
• July 21st, 2008 - Radio Canada supper meeting at the Royal Fork
• June 28th, 2008 - Radio Canada BBQ meeting at Doug's 7-9PM - hotdog or hamburger and drink prepaid by June 25th
• May 27th, 2008 (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service meeting 7PM.Topic: Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA). Speaker: Gerry Roehr
• May 24th , 2008 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting - Doug's Breakfast Bistro
  • Great weather! Warm sunshine, little wind and no mosquitoes! We had breakfast outside - a rare event indeed in Winnipeg!
• April 19th, 2008 - Radio Canada supper meeting - Doug's Bar and Grill
  • Menu: Ribeye steaks on the BBQ
  • Sourdough and garlic bread
  • Doug's onion rings
  • Doug's twice baked potato
  • soft drink / milk / coffee
  • Just $8.50 per person prepaid by April 16th
• March 10th,2008 - (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club Presentation - TIPS Component selection, assembly tips, Some Dos and some dont's by VE4DL - Bill Nickerson
• March 15th, 2008 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting - Doug's Breakfast Bistro - Pancakes,Bacon,coffee,milk,juice, $5.00 per person prepaid by March 12th.
• February 28th, 2008 (non-RCDX) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service meeting 7PM.Topic:Winnipeg Parking Authority Speaker: Victor Griffith VE4VG
• February 11th, 2008 (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club General Meeting
• February 16th, 2008 - Radio Canada supper meeting - Doug's Bar and Grill
• January 19th, 2008 - Radio Canada breakfast meeting at Aalto's dining room 8:30AM - 10:00AM
• December 18th, 2007 (non-RCDX) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service meeting 7PM.Topic: Cold Weather Issues Speaker: Dr. Gord Giesbrecht (Professor Popsicle)
• December 23rd, 2007 - Christmas Cheer Board hamper delivery - Interested members please contact Doug.
• December 15th, 2007 - Annual Radio Canada Christmas Supper at Aalto's in the Windsor Park Inn (1034 Elizabeth Road). Starts about 7PM. The Christmas Cheer Board Raffle will also be drawn.
• Wayne RC197 will be in attendance! Christmas is Saved!
• November 17th, 2007 - Radio Canada Breakfast at Doug's Breakfast Bistro. $6.00 each in advance as usual.
  • Tony the Tailor will be in attendance for those members who are interested in getting a Radio Canada DX Group jacket.
• October 16th, 2007 - (non-RCDX) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service meeting 7PM.
• October 20th, 2007 - Radio Canada Supper at Doug's Bar and Grill from 7-9pm. Cost is only $7.50 prepaid by October 13th, 2007
• October 8th, 2007 - (non-RCDX) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club General meeting 7:30Pm Dakota Collegiate - Theatre
• September 18th, 2007 - (non-RCDX) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service meeting 7PM Sir William Stephenson Library located 765 Keewatin Avenue,Winnipeg.
• September 10th , 2007 - (non-RCDX event) Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club Presentation - "Space Camp & Space Station QSO, How it was done - By Stefan, VE4NSA" & Membership Renewals
• September 15th, 2007 - Radio Canada Breakfast meeting at Aalto's in the Windsor Park Inn (1034 Elizabeth Road) 8:15am to 10am
  • POSTPONED --- June 16th , 2007 DOUG (RC02) has his annual fishing trip on the same weekend. BBQ to be rescheduled. BBQ Supper at Doug's Bar and Grill 7-9PM. Must be prepaid by June 13th. Price is cheap at only $2.00 for hotdog and drink or burger and drink.
  • CHECK-INs finished until the Fall session - Every Sunday Check-ins: Every Sunday the fun starts at 2000 hrs CDT for regular members. DX Guest check-ins welcome. This all happens on 27.385 Lsb (Lower sideband channel 38)
  • May 12th, 2007 Radio Canada Breakfast at Alto's Dinning Room.
  • February 17th, 2007 Radio Canada supper at Royal Pizza inside the Riverside Inn, 525 St. Mary's Road. Must declare attendance by February 10th as seating is limited and last time we had a huge turn-out. 7-9PM
  • January 20th, 2007 Saturday Radio Canada Breakfast at Alto's Dining room. 8:30AM - 10:00AM.
  • October 29, 2006 Rob (RC283) helps host a "Haunted House" on 113 Berrydale Street (map). Scariness starts at 6:30pm and runs until approximately 8pm. Fun for the whole family!
  • Thanks for all who came down to the "Haunted House". Local press and radio coverage helped spread the word. RC283 reported over 640 people attended!
  • November 18th, 2006 Radio Canada breakfast at 11M radio shop (Doug's Bar and Grill). Cost is just $6.00 paid in advance NOT LATER THAN NOV 13th. Please bring a chair, plate, cutlery and a cup. 8AM-10AM
  • Thanks for all members who attended the breakfast. Doug (RC02) did his usual excellent chef duties. And except for a some forgotten potatoes in the fryer all went well!