Sunday 19th October saw members of
the EMDRC attend the City of Whitehorse Spring Festival. The
tent was set up next to the local Scout Group display and
the Cubs & Scouts were invited to use the clubs equipment
to make contact with other Scouts for JOTA.
Scouts from the 1st 8th East Blackburn Troup, Nunawading
Troup, 1st Tally Ho and Mont Albert Troup made contacts
on the VHF and HF radios. Special mention must go to Amanda
VK3FAMC who spoke to at least half the Scouts, her operating
procedure and friendly voice left the Scouts feeling confident
and soon had smiles on their faces, well done.
We have made contact with some of the leaders and believe
that in the near future we will be getting together to run
a Foundation Course and assist the leaders in the presenting
the study necessary for the Scouts to achieve a communication
badge.
