We have received a communication from the East Rand ARC in Gauteng, South Africa. Their club president Elize ZS6ECF, contacted us seeking permission to re-publish the feature article which appeared in the Morning Star.  After contacting the Moring Star Lifestyles editor, we informed Elize to go ahead. Here is her reply:

Dear Bob,

 Happy New Year to you and your family too.  I want to apologize for calling you by your surname in my letter. 

 Thank you very much for getting me the permission to publish your article in our newsletter.  I will make sure to give The Morning Star the credit.  I will also send you a copy of our February Newsletter once it’s ready.  I usually send out the newsletters on the 1st of the new month.

 I saw your article on Facebook.  I cannot remember exactly how, but as far as I can remember, someone shared the article on Facebook and that is where I saw it.

Thank you again.  I trust the New Year will bring a lot more amateurs to your club.  Good luck.

 Kind Regards,

 Elize Findt

ZS6ECF

Their club appears to be very active and healthy. Maybe we can take some lessons from them!  Check their Facebook page:

East Rand Amateur Club and "Friend" them!  Also, check their website:

http:\\zs6erb.co.za/

Happy New Year All!

Bob, VE7EZI