02-06-2019, 08:01 AM
I was a foundation member of Brisbane Amateur Radio Club (BARC) back in the 1970's - in fact my membership number was Q001 - and I was one of the committee that started the BARCFests. We would never have just simply not turned up to an organised and advertised event. We had pride in what we accomplished but it seems the current committee sees things as "too hard" a form of work to earn the mighty dollar instead of also valuing the social aspect.
It is demoralising to see the degradation of what started out as a progressive entity committed to improving amateur radio in the Brisbane area. We had the BARCFests but also ran radio novice courses and had plenty of social activities for amateurs and their families. The early members selflessly helped each other with projects in trouble, put up antennas for members.... Nothing was too much trouble.
It seems that the times have changed - too far for my liking. It seems that almost everybody wants the 'here and now' with minimal effort and involvement. There are definite exceptions, and I do know (or did know) a lot of people who counteract my previous statement, but most are showing the patina of age and are no longer able to assist as much - and for a multitude of other reasons (note: not excuses).
It was with dismay I read this on Facebook.. and yes I have extracted the whole of the President's post there :
"Sincerest apologies for all the inconvience caused by the cancellation of our BARC FEST 2019
As President It is my complete responsibility for the fopar by not removing the notices advertising on WIA and our website
Radio Fests are unfortunately dwindling in numbers and content and are not really an event to make money for clubs as in previous years
Bunning bbq's do return much better value for time involved and will be the way of the future for us
I envisionaged a low cost car boot sale for sellers that would allow the Fests to continue and maybe grow for the benefit of Amateurs
However given the bad feelings and feedback received from the cancellation of the Fest my consideration is that we as a club will not in the future offer this as an event again
I do hope the challenge to make Radio Fests Great Again will be meet by other clubs
My heartfelt apologies to all that were greived by the cancellation
"
For a change I haven't edited the spelling or grammar errors.. simply highlighted the most obvious.
envisionaged : envisaged ? inconvience : inconvenience ? greived : aggrieved ?
Brisbane really does need to have its own hamfest and if BARC doesn't want to hold one then we need to enthuse another club within the Brisbane area to think about instituting such an event from 2020 onwards. Sure there are others somewhat local : RedFest (Redcliffe), Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast. But let's stay in Brisbane proper.
How about it guys & gals. Are any of you in a club that will take it on ?? BrisFest anyone ?
PS Did they really expect that they wouldn't get any grief coming their way after cancelling without notice ??
It is demoralising to see the degradation of what started out as a progressive entity committed to improving amateur radio in the Brisbane area. We had the BARCFests but also ran radio novice courses and had plenty of social activities for amateurs and their families. The early members selflessly helped each other with projects in trouble, put up antennas for members.... Nothing was too much trouble.
It seems that the times have changed - too far for my liking. It seems that almost everybody wants the 'here and now' with minimal effort and involvement. There are definite exceptions, and I do know (or did know) a lot of people who counteract my previous statement, but most are showing the patina of age and are no longer able to assist as much - and for a multitude of other reasons (note: not excuses).
It was with dismay I read this on Facebook.. and yes I have extracted the whole of the President's post there :
"Sincerest apologies for all the inconvience caused by the cancellation of our BARC FEST 2019
As President It is my complete responsibility for the fopar by not removing the notices advertising on WIA and our website
Radio Fests are unfortunately dwindling in numbers and content and are not really an event to make money for clubs as in previous years
Bunning bbq's do return much better value for time involved and will be the way of the future for us
I envisionaged a low cost car boot sale for sellers that would allow the Fests to continue and maybe grow for the benefit of Amateurs
However given the bad feelings and feedback received from the cancellation of the Fest my consideration is that we as a club will not in the future offer this as an event again
I do hope the challenge to make Radio Fests Great Again will be meet by other clubs
My heartfelt apologies to all that were greived by the cancellation
"
For a change I haven't edited the spelling or grammar errors.. simply highlighted the most obvious.
envisionaged : envisaged ? inconvience : inconvenience ? greived : aggrieved ?
Brisbane really does need to have its own hamfest and if BARC doesn't want to hold one then we need to enthuse another club within the Brisbane area to think about instituting such an event from 2020 onwards. Sure there are others somewhat local : RedFest (Redcliffe), Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast. But let's stay in Brisbane proper.
How about it guys & gals. Are any of you in a club that will take it on ?? BrisFest anyone ?
PS Did they really expect that they wouldn't get any grief coming their way after cancelling without notice ??
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If you have a comment or question, post it as it may trigger or answer the query in someone else's mind.