15-01-2020, 12:46 PM
Found the following on Facebook, dated 24th November 2019 , and the original dates were planned as May 23 and May 24, 2020, but are now March 7th and 8th.
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/441222886594727
"A bit more on what’s planned for the SEQ field day weekend. Firstly while its being organised by QSL Comms, it’s aimed to be for the benefit of the hobby, which is why we will be reaching out to the SE Queensland clubs shortly to work with us on the event, and all profits will go to the clubs. We are looking for a club to run the catering & a club to provide manpower for event management including Marshall’s for parking/security.
Each club will receive the proceeds of their area, but will also get a hand from QSL Comms. For the food, we would like to see a couple of signature dishes, so 5kg of Mooloolaba prawns will be provided and a similar quantity of pork ribs. In addition to a bacon and egg breakfast, we figure World Famous Mooloolaba Prawns in a roll with lime aioli or Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with mash/slaw for lunch might just make the event a standout!
The Hamfest will be held on the Sunday from 10-2, making it the only Hamfest on a Sunday in the region. Don’t forget Australia Zoo is just up the road for family members not into radio, although the event won’t be just radio, as we hope to have Astronomy, Aviation and Robotics hobbies also on display.
There will be a raffle with a major prize of a FT991A or similar along with door prizes such as Retevis RT3S Dual Band DMR radios or Nano VNAs, all donated by QSL Comms, and proceeds split amongst the participating clubs.
Saturday night will see a social event most likely at the Landsborough Hotel, and there may be other activities Saturday afternoon such as Barra Fishing at Bli Bli -TBC.
If your part of a club that wants to be involved, feel free to drop us a line before we reach out to all the clubs in coming weeks. Ideally over time we would like to see the event travel to other locales in SEQ with different clubs participating."
Add some fox hunting, a VHF or HF scramble, ...... something interesting and involving !!!!!
Back towards the older style hamfests which weren't simply "sell-some-junk" gatherings.
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/441222886594727
"A bit more on what’s planned for the SEQ field day weekend. Firstly while its being organised by QSL Comms, it’s aimed to be for the benefit of the hobby, which is why we will be reaching out to the SE Queensland clubs shortly to work with us on the event, and all profits will go to the clubs. We are looking for a club to run the catering & a club to provide manpower for event management including Marshall’s for parking/security.
Each club will receive the proceeds of their area, but will also get a hand from QSL Comms. For the food, we would like to see a couple of signature dishes, so 5kg of Mooloolaba prawns will be provided and a similar quantity of pork ribs. In addition to a bacon and egg breakfast, we figure World Famous Mooloolaba Prawns in a roll with lime aioli or Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with mash/slaw for lunch might just make the event a standout!
The Hamfest will be held on the Sunday from 10-2, making it the only Hamfest on a Sunday in the region. Don’t forget Australia Zoo is just up the road for family members not into radio, although the event won’t be just radio, as we hope to have Astronomy, Aviation and Robotics hobbies also on display.
There will be a raffle with a major prize of a FT991A or similar along with door prizes such as Retevis RT3S Dual Band DMR radios or Nano VNAs, all donated by QSL Comms, and proceeds split amongst the participating clubs.
Saturday night will see a social event most likely at the Landsborough Hotel, and there may be other activities Saturday afternoon such as Barra Fishing at Bli Bli -TBC.
If your part of a club that wants to be involved, feel free to drop us a line before we reach out to all the clubs in coming weeks. Ideally over time we would like to see the event travel to other locales in SEQ with different clubs participating."
Add some fox hunting, a VHF or HF scramble, ...... something interesting and involving !!!!!
Back towards the older style hamfests which weren't simply "sell-some-junk" gatherings.
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
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