Toronto 2000 National Convention

Toronto 2000
National Convention

October 13 – 15, 2000

This page last updated
Thursday, October 19, 2000

As of press time the following forums are planned: This program listing will always be the most current and due to publication deadlines supersedes what is in The Journal.
Friday Oct 13, 2000		Saturday Oct 14, 2000
09:00	AMSAT Executive Vice President Robin Haighton, VE3FRH will convene the AMSAT forum.	09:00	World famous marine weather forecaster Herb Hilgenberg VE3LML will share some of his experiences. Even the Coast-Guard and Navy trust Herb over official reports.
10:00	The QCWA Directors hold an open forum with the membership	10:00	QCWW The YLs will host the gathering
11:00	Digital Broadcasting with Royce Trenholm Manager of Broadcast Planning & New Technology with Industry Canada.	11:00	The "Golden Kilowatt" Gerry King VE3GK will be presenting a talk on Antennas, Telescoping Rotating Tubular Towers, Amplifiers and other homebrew “stuff.
13:30	IARU Region II President Tom Atkins VE3CDM, will discuss the importance and progress of the IARU, past, present and future.	13:30	APRS forum will presented by Dave Kerr VE3FGK. Dave will be providing an overview of this new use for packet radio.
14:30	The History of Communications will be the topic of Murray Willer VE3FRX who is a collector and historian on the historical significance of the Morse Key.	14:30	Jerry Proc VE3FAB will present a talk on the restoration of the Canadian Tribal Class destroyer, HMCS Hiada
15:30	Jim Dean VE3IQ former Vice President, Government Affairs for RAC on the changing regulations and how they will effect radio amateurs worldwide.	15:30	PSK31 and Hell Schreiber. Bob Rushby VE3GLA will show us how easy it is to get on these new exciting modes.
Friday Tour		Saturday Tour
10:00 --- 17:00	A trip to Niagara Falls to tour one of the Seven Wonders of the world. US$25 CA$30 (no meals included)	13:00 -- 15:00	An afternoon tour of Toronto the Top Rated City in the World
Friday Eye-Ball		Saturday Banquet
Join us Friday evening in our Hospitality Suite for an eye-ball QSO and refreshments.		A tribute to Fred Hammond, VE3HC, as well as a fascinating audio-visual presentation on returning China (BY) to QRV status by Garry V. Hammond, VE3XN, will be just part of the exciting program being planned. A ceremony, officially changing the name of Chapter 73 to the "FRED HAMMOND CHAPTER 73", will also be part of the wrap up banquet on Saturday evening.
Sunday Tour
09:00 --- 16:00	A tour of the NEW and expanded Hammond Museum of Radio. Lunch at the Plainsman home of our chapter meetings and then on to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope (Hamilton) Airport. There are over thirty WW II warplanes, most in flying condition, and several postwar jet aircraft. Samples are: Avro Lancaster, B-25 Mitchell, Douglas C-47, Anson, Cessna Crane (Bobcat, U.S.), 2 Harvards, Stearman, Tiger moth, Fleet Finch, sole Fleet Fort, deHavland Chipmunk, Grumman Tracker, Fairey Firefly, N.A. Yale (of 6 left), Fleet 21, F-5, F-86 Sabre, F-56 Hunter, DeHavland Vampire and a CF-100. US$42 CA$60 for the day which includes admission to the Heritage Air Force Museum and an extensive buffet lunch at the Plainsman.
*The Ladies Activities*
	This year, your convention committee is pleased to offer a program that we think has something for everyone. Click Here for Activities A special hospitality centre has been set-up in the hotel. Our volunteers will help you make the most of your time at the convention. All of our activities will be "pay-as-you-go". There will be options to fit any budget from free to top-of-the-scale. The choice will be yours. We want you to have a great time in Toronto. A sign in the hotel's main lobby will direct you to our centre. It will also list the hours of operation. If you have any special requests or questions about the women's program, or if you need more specific information, please email Ann, VE3HAI, directly, at bnutters@interhop.net

HOTEL RATES

Free Shuttle Bus runs frequently between the airport and Hotel.

Rates for the Delta Toronto Airport Hotel have been set at $115 Canadian. Book your rooms early directly with the hotel:

Delta Airport,
801 Dixon Road,
Etobicoke, Ontario,
M9W 1J5
Phone: 416-675-6100 Toll-Free 1-800-668-1444 Fax: 416-675-4022.

To get the preferred rate of CA$115, be sure to mention you are with the QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION. For current conversion of CA$115 to US$, click button below.

BANQUET
	There will be a choice of Beef or Chicken for the Saturday evening banquet. Your preference to be stated on your registration form.

CURRENCY EXCHANGES
	US currency is generally accepted at most locations however the rate of exchange will not be as attractive as you would receive at the bank. As of press time, each US dollar would purchase $1.47 Canadian. Click Here for current CA$<>US$ exchange calculator

TALK-IN

2 Metre talk-in will be available during most drive times on the VE3SKY repeater. Listen on 146.985 and TX - 600 (146.385) .

The talk-in callsign will be VA3QCW.

BORDER CROSSING INFO

US Citizens "may" be asked for proof of citizenship and therefore may
require one of the following:

valid US passport
valid voter's registration card and photo ID
a US birth certificate and photo ID.

For non-US citizens, a valid passport is a must along with a valid Visitor's Visa obtainable from the nearest Canadian consulate or embassy outside of Canada if they are from countries from which the Canadian government requires such a visa.

Handguns are strictly prohibited in Canada.

SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
	Listen for the Chapter 73 call VA3QCW throughout the year and W2MM/VE3 during the QCWA QSO parties

CONVENTION HOTEL

The DELTA Toronto Airport Hotel will be the location for this year's National Convention and will provide us with a comfortable environment for business and pleasure.

The Airport Delta is located just 5 minutes east of Pearson International Airport, adjacent to an 18 hole golf course, close to shopping malls, dining, other major attractions, and just 20 minutes from downtown Toronto.

Book your rooms early directly with the hotel: Delta Airport, 801 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1J5 Toll-Free 1-800-668-1444 Fax: 416-675-4022. To get the preferred rate of $115 (Canadian), be sure to mention you are with the QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION or visit their web site at www.deltahotels.com .

TOURS

Friday 10am to 5pm
A trip to Niagara Falls to tour one of the Seven Wonders of the world. (no meals included)
US$25 CA$35

Saturday 1pm to 5pm
Tour of Toronto.
US$15 CA$25

Sunday 9am-4pm
A tour of the NEW and expanded Hammond Museum of Radio. Lunch at the Plainsman home of our chapter meetings and then on to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope (Hamilton) Airport. Includes admission to the Heritage Air Force Museum and an extensive buffet lunch at the Plainsman
US$42 CA$60

REGISTRATION

We are now accepting registration by mail. To register, print this page and complete the following form. To print just the form highlight the form click on File at the top of your browser then click Print. In the Print Range section, select the Selection option and click OK.
(Note: This print selection option may not be available with Netscape browsers)

The fee structure outlined below covers all refreshments at morning and afternoon forums and the Friday Night "eye-ball" hospitality suite with a cash-bar. Funds for tours will be collected during the on-site registration. Please indicate your plans for any of the optional tours.

Toronto 2000 QCWA National Convention,
October 13 – 15^th Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Name:	Call:	QCWA #

Spouse/Guest	Call:	QCWA #

Your Address

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EVENT	Qty	Cost Each	Enclosed
Member registration		US$17.50 / CA$25.00
Non-member Spouse/Guest		F R E E
Banquet:: Chicken OR Banquet:: Beef		US$31.00 / CA$44.00
Banquet:: Chicken OR Banquet:: Beef		US$31.00 / CA$44.00
Tour Tickets
Friday: Niagara Falls $		US$25.00 / CA$35.00
Saturday: Toronto		US$15.00 / CA$25.00
Sunday: Hammond Museum of Radio and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum		US$42.00 / CA$60.00
Please reserve me a Convention 2000 Pin for pick-up at the door. ($5.00) Check>>>		TOTAL ENCLOSED	$

Please make cheques payable to QCWA 2000 and mail to:

QCWA 2000 Convention ,
2129 Larabee Court,
Burlington, Ontario
L7P-3S3 Canada

Questions:
Convention Chairman:
Earl Mann VE3EHM,
44 Hawkedon Cr;
Etobicoke, ON,
M9W 3L7 or ve3ehm@rac.ca

Registration questions:
Norm Freidin VE3CZI,
2129 Larabee Court,
Burlington, ON,
L7P 3S3 or ve3czi@rac.ca

Paul Cassel VE3SY

	The Program		Banquet
	Currency Exchange		Talk-In
	Border Crossing		Special Event Station
	The Hotel		Tours
	Registration Info		Questions?
	Click for Ladies Activities