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Western Placer
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Members can list their ham-related items on our Swap Page
The WPARC is a dynamic progressive radio club dedicated to the following goals and principles:
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Service to all of Placer County: The WPARC is headquartered in Lincoln and welcomes hams from Rocklin, Loomis, Auburn, Roseville, Sheridan, and the surrounding areas.
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Community support: The WPARC provides support to the community-at-large by assisting at fund raising functions, food drives, parades, emergencies, and sporting events.
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Youth involvement: The WPARC provides full membership and support for junior/high school students.
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ARRL affiliation: Service to and support from the ARRL.
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Training & support: The WPARC helps interested people of any age or gender to become ham operators and provide support after licensing. The club offers certified instructors and examiners.
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Projects activities: The WPARC plans antenna construction, transmitter hunts, and other useful projects for the shack and vehicle.
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Social activities: The WPARC is a friendly club that likes to meet socially, enjoying breakfast or lunch at local restaurants, making new friends, having fun with ham radio, and learning more about our diverse hobby.
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Family involvement: The WPARC enjoys potlucks, transmitter hunts, social events, and community service; all with an emphasis to include the member's spouse, partner, children, relatives, and friends.
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Club announcements: WPARC members are kept up-to-date through this club website and by email.
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Progressive policies: The WPARC is not hindered by politics, personal agendas, lack of imagination, or prejudice.
Club business is decided by the membership in an open forum.
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Club news
Posted 01/24/10
Sacramento Valley Section news
Election results
Membership passed the WPARC constitutional amendment changing some language in regards to the number of members-at-large to the WPARC board of directors.
In addition, the membership elected the following officers and board members for 2010:
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President:
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Jerry Haar, N6JKH
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WPARC proud owner of 2-meter radio
Pete Walker, KD6RB, won one of the FT 2800 radios given away at the WPARC Christmas party. Pete said that he had enough 2-meter equipment and turned the radio back to the club. The WPARC board decided to accept the radio from Pete and to use it, when necessary, for support for club functions. The club extends its thanks to Pete for the magnanimous gesture.
2010 membership fees are due
Club dues for 2010 became due on December 15. Dues are $24 per year or $36 per family, Make your check payable to WPARC. Dues are $14 for military personnel and hams under the age of 18.
We are asking that all members fill out a new club application with their renewal, so we can keep our database current. The club app can be found at www.wparc.org/pdf/WPARCapplication-v1.2.pdf. You can bring your app to the next club meeting or mail to the club PO box.
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Posted 02/01/10 Club meeting info:NOTE: Monthly meeting date has been changed to third Tuesday |
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February 16 |
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7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. |
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Round Table Pizza
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Come early for pizza, a libation, and some good old-fashioned conversation before the meeting starts. See the activities page for information about the upcoming meeting. Meeting topicsIf there is any topic that you would like to hear about during any upcoming meeting, contact any WPARC board member. |
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Upcoming eventsPosted 02/07/10 Click on any date listed below for details. |
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