Awards - Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Association (CLARA)

DORIS CODY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Final Year 2010

In memory of Doris Cody VE3BBO who became a silent key on January 12, 1999, CLARA established an Achievement Award. Doris was a dedicated amateur and the following is a profile of her activities.

1965 - The Ontario Trilliums was formed and Doris was a founding member. She and other yls along with their OMs worked hard to get the YL Club going. For many years Doris was their Treasurer and in 1970-1972 was President. She also served as Treasurer of the Trilliums QSL bureau.

1967 - A national club for Canadian yls, CLARA, was formed and Doris was one of the founding members.

1969 - Doris organized the first Canadian YL Conference, held in Toronto. It was a great success and many YLs from the U.S. were in attendance.

Other worthwhile projects she participated in were working at the radio booth at the CNE on behalf of the Ontario Trillums and gathering prizes and gifts for the annual Christmas party for patients at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. Doris always encouraged new yls to forget their mike shyness especially the visually impaired and the physically handicapped. Doris's OM, now silent key, was Steve VE3BBC..

To qualify for this Award CLARA members must be nominated by either a friend, relative or fellow ham. As the CLARA Executive no longer choose the award recipient, CLARA Executive members are eligible to be nominated. Unsuccessful nominations may be resubmitted the following year. Winners are not eligible for further nomination for the same or similar achievements.

A detailed summary of the nominees activities, past and current, should list a significant contribution in any aspect of Amateur Radio, e.g. personal achievement as a CLARA member, DX-pedition, GOTA, Emergency participation, or contests.

The winner will be chosen by a independent panel of amateur radio enthusiasts. This award will be in the form of a plaque which will be presented during the later part of the year.

Nominations should be sent by July 1st to Roberta VA4RMW at rmw@idirect.com

This is the final year that the Doris Cody Award will be given out. Start thinking now of a deserving CLARA member and get your nomination in before the deadline!

CLARA CERTIFICATES

There are a number of certificates to work for. Please read the instructions regarding each certificate and if more information is needed direct your enquiries to the Certificate Custodian listed at the bottom of this page.

General information:

All QSL cards dated January 1st, 1945 or later may be counted. All bands and modes qualify, except for 2 meters and VHF packet. Open to all Amateurs world wide. Submit a complete copy of your log. All QSL cards must be in the possession of the applicant but need not be submitted. The Custodian reserves the right to request proof of any contact. The basic certificates are obtained for working and confirming contacts listed for each different category.

Endorsements are available for each certificate in increments of 10. The DXCC-YL and WAZ-YL plaques are brushed bronze and black on a walnut finished back, approximately 8x10 inches. (20x25cm)

YL-WAZ (Worked All Zones) Certificate:

This certificate was established to recognize those who have worked 10 or more zones. There are 40 zones in the world. The certificate will be issued for the first 10 zones contacted. For each additional 10 zones an endorsement sticker will be provided to be added to the certificate. When 40 zones have been worked a plaque will be available.

CLARA Certificate:
Canadian and US stations work 10 members in 5 Canadian call areas (limit 4 VE3/VA3). DX stations work 5 members in 3 Canadian call areas (limit 2 VE3/VA3).

DXCC-YL Certificate or Engraved Plaque:
Work 100 YL's in 100 different countries. Use approved DX country list.

CLARA Family Certificate:
Work a member plus any licensed family member scoring 1 point for each contact made. Family members need not reside in Canada nor at the same address. A total of 10 points required for certificate. Log must show family relationships.

CLARA 10 DX-YL Certificate:
Work 10 YL's in 10 different countries. Use approved DX country list. Endorsement stickers will be issued for each additional 10 YL's in 10 other countries to a maximum of 100 contacts. When 100 DX-YL contacts have been confirmed you may apply for the Engraved Plaque.

Fees

Fee for all basic certificates:
VE's $5.00
US and DX Stations $5.00 (US funds)

Endorsements:
VE's $3.00
US and DX Stations $3.00 (US funds)

Engraved Plaque:
VE's $60.00
US and DX Stations $60.00 (US funds)

Payment to be made to the Certificate Custodian. Cheques or money orders should be made out to "CLARA".

Certificate Custodian: Kathy Steels VE3GYL
e-mail: ve3gyl@gmail.com

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