QCWA's - The Old Man
The Old Man

Minnesota's State Flower
 (Cypripedium Reginae)
The Showy Lady Slipper
Upper Midwest Chapter 8
The Twin Cities - Minneapolis and St Paul
Chartered November 1, 1957


Bob Packer(SK-1987) - Waite Park
First Year Call Plates Issued

L'Etoile du Nord - the Star of the North
Land of 10,000 Lakes


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 Flag of the Great State of Minnesota
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Minnesota's State Bird (Gavia Immer)
The Common Loon

2010 Officers and Directors
President Dick Philstrom WØTLE 651-433-5064
Vice President Dave Ruch NFØJ 952-888-7819
Secretary Bob Roske NØUF 320-587-3890
Treasurer Tom Steele AAØHQ 651-631-2347
Director Paul Beckmann WAØRSE
Director Ralph Bierbaum NØAWN
Director Harold Clough KØGTT
Director Margaret Jordan WBØYTX

Meetings: Ft Snelling Club - Ft Snelling Army Reserve Base - Building 89 - 6001 Minnehaha Ave - St. Paul, MN 55111 - South of the Federal Building. You do not have to go through a military check point to reach the Ft Snelling Club, it's located on the post but outside all secured areas.

The Fort Snelling Club is located on the Ft Snelling Army Reserve Base in St Paul directly across from the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.   The club has been providing the ultimate in dining pleasure since 1941.   Enjoy the open air patio setting in the summer and enjoy a spectacular dining experience by the fireplace during the winter.   Ft Snelling Club's cuisine and ambiance provides you with the perfect dining experience for dinner or any occasion.

Eyeball QSO's at 1115L, lunch at Noon with the meeting and program to follow.
September 19, 2009 Round Table Discussion
November 21, 2009 a Representative from the Stillwater Amateur Radio Assn(SARA) coming to discuss their Member Assistance Program, "MAP"
December 12, 2009 Holiday Party - Please bring a $5.00 gift to exchange. a representative from the St. Paul Radio Club coming to talk about their Clubs Pilot Program to provide Mentoring to youth at the Washington Magnet Middle School.
January 16 2010 Several members of the Bakken Amateur Radio Society will talk about supporting the MS-150 Bike Race.
March 20, 2010 Keys, Keys, Keys by Bob Roske, NØUF
May 22, 2010 WØTLE Antenna Installation - Ongoing Efforts
Election of Officers, Awards Presentation and TBD
    Dates for Our 2010 - 2011 Meetings: 9/18, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 3/19 and 5/21
Our Net: 3.909 Mhz, Saturday at 0800L. Net control is Baldy, WØOFY
Membership: If your mailing label doesn't show 2010 or greater, please remit your dues.   Contact Tom if you think there is an error.   Chapter dues are $10.00 per year and payable by check or money order to "QCWA-8" at any meeting or via USPS to:
Tom Steele, AAØHQ
3570 Ridgewood Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112

For more information about Chapter 8 contact Tom, AAØHQ via
You must be a member of QCWA before you join Chapter 8.
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Chapter 8:

Awards   Life Members   Pictures   Silent Keys

History: View Original Chapter Documents from 1957 and Member QSL Cards.

Metro Weather:
Forecast for Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine

Forecast for Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove

Forecast for White Bear Lake, Minnesota
White Bear Lake

Forecast for Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis

Forecast for St Paul, Minnesota
St Paul

Forecast for Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie

Forecast for Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Inver Grove Heights

Forecast for Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville


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