25 brave souls embarked on the great pilgrimage to Kiki Gardens in Vernon, BC for the annual NORAC Christmas dinner — fueled by holiday cheer, questionable navigation apps, and the promise of free non-alcoholic beverages.
As usual, the conversation was lively—but in true HAM radio spirit, politics were strictly off the menu (alongside pineapple on pizza and talk about antenna lengths). The food did not disappoint: beef, pork, chicken, and seafood so good, even the vegetarians were taking notes.
Our freshly minted president, Howard, demonstrated excellent delegation skills by promptly handing off emcee duties to our former president, Ritche—proof that leadership is really about knowing when to pass the mic. Ritche, ever the pro, kept things rolling smoother than a well-tuned transmitter.
The evening’s grand finale was the announcement of the HOTY (Ham Of The Year). This year’s well-deserved honoree was none other than Colin Parkes, VA7EEH/VA7ZFG—congratulations, Colin! May your signals always be strong and your SWR always low.
And now, your official club reminder: start hydrating and stretching early, folks, because next year’s NORAC Christmas Dinner promises to test not only your appetites but your waistband resilience. We expect bigger laughs, taller stories, and possibly a record number of prizes. Stay tuned on 146.880 MHz (FM, -0.6 offset, 123.0 Hz tone) for updates—and maybe a training schedule.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!!
73 de VE7MHX
Michal
