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                          V. A. R. P. A.

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V.A.R.P.A. is short for Victoria Amateur Radio Packet Association.

The Association was formed from the desires of a small group of amateurs

interested in furthering their knowlege in computers and radio.

Now the numbers have grown to over 70 and have been holding constant for

some time now.

V.A.R.P.A. is an informal gathering of amateurs who give financial

and moral support to keep a club BBS and it's associated equipment

going. In return, some packet specialists assist other amateurs

by holding seminars at each meeting usually held on the last

Sunday of each month (excluding statutory holidays). As mentioned

previously, it is an informal organization consisting of an appointed

executive comprising of a President (Glenn Terrell VE7GCT), a

treasurer (Paul Johnson VE7DHM) and a secretary (Larry Joe VE7DIE).

Paul looks after membership details, mailing, and other monetary

matters. Larry looks after the creation and publication of the

monthly newsletters and the Packet Survival Guide, as well as hosting

the monthly technical seminars. Glenn co-ordinates the general activities

and assists in some technical aspects of the seminars.

 The latest Packet Survival Guide is a reference manual edited by VE7DIE

and donated to VARPA to distribute to all members without charge. For those

who wish a copy, it is strongly suggested that you join VARPA to get the

best benefits of the free survival guide as well as the monthly newsletter

as the 200+ page survival guide is $25.00 alone without membership.

 The guide covers many topics for the beginner right up to the expert user.

Funds that are collected are set aside for copying, mailing and general system

upgrade and maintenance. The membership fee is $30 for Canadian addresses,

$34 for continental USA, $38.50 for all other locations.  The above prices

have been in effect since 1990 without change. All funds are in 

Canadian money. If you are interested in supporting the Victoria Amateur

Radio Packet Association (VE7VBB BBS), send correspondence to the following

address:

VE7DHM, Paul Johnson

410 Sheringham Pt. Rd. RR#2

Sooke, BC

Canada

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