November 27, 2010 Ottawa D-STAR Symposium by YWCA-YMCA & Ottawa D-STAR Rick Bandla VE3CVG

2 The Y Gives to the Community 1 in 5 children and 1 in 8 seniors live below the poverty line in Ottawa The Y provides: housing, crisis counseling, employment, entrpreneurship, camping, child care, health training, fitness & recreation In 2009, charitable donations to the Y totaled $625K, but Y provided >$1.6M in financial assistance and forgiven fees. Obviously the trend cannot continue

3 Our Radio Room Space Three factors impact space availability: – Security since 9/11 – Cost recovery policy in recent years – Growing # of RF systems (cellular, private) The YWCA-YMCA has provided us with: – Radio room that is heated, powered, lit – Roof access for antennas with minimal restrictions – Indoor parking when required during construction – Internet feed (not suitable for D-STAR) – 24/7 controlled access

4 More About our Environment We do our own work – Dale VE3XZT has provided certified electrical work like powering, grounding – Dale has been key in all antenna work – Assisted by several hams We provide and use our own furniture We try not to bother the Y any more than necessary Administrative interface is Rick (VE3CVG)

5 What the Y Wants in Return They help us because they recognize that we provide a service to the community They ask that we encourage people to donate to the Y to help them help the community In 2009, we donated $100 to the Y to help pay for power We will try to donate $100 this year Please think of them and the work they do and help if you can through donations

6 The End