CHARL celebrated its 34th Anniversary last January 31, 2020 at the MetroCentre Hotel & Convention Center, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. To coincide with the celebration was the Induction of Officers and New Members.
The Guest of Honor was Provincial Board Member, Aldner R. Damalerio, vice Governor Arthur C. Yap, who was on official business in Japan. BM Damalerio, who himself was interested in "kitkit" in his younger years emphasized the importance of radio communications during disasters or emergencies. BM Damalerio is the Chairman of the SP Committee on Technical/Vocational and Information & Communication Technology. He inducted the Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees led by the Club President, DU7LEN-Lawrence.
Congressman Edgar M. Chatto (DW7BDC), a regular member of CHARL,...
CHARL held its Annual General Membership Meeting, Election of Trustees and Christmas Party last December 1, 2019 at the Gardenville Food & Events Venue, 0123 J. Alaba St., Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
The Club President, DU7LEN-Lawrence, delivered his annual accomplishment report, while the Club Treasurer, DV7BMY-Kimoy, updated the members of the financial status of the Club.
During the Election of Trustees, eleven (11) were elected/re-elected:
1. Alex M. Cuñado (DV7BMK) - 31 votes2. Lawrence L. Medilo (DU7LEN) - 29 votes3. Ralph Jacob D. Medina (DV7BLX) - 28 votes4. Marito B. Gamalo (DV7BMG) - 26 votes5. Ralph L. Bonita (DW7BLG) - 25 votes6. Kim Denno C. Cirujales (DV7BMY) - 23 votes7. Noel D. Padonat (DV7ICP) - 22 votes7. Charlito R. Mende (DV7BLT) - 22 votes7. Robin O. Liray (DW7B...
CHARL conducted a Ham Radio Orientation and Seminar to more than 50 aspiring hams who are faculty members and employees of the Totolan National High School, Totolan, Dauis, Bohol, last November 27, 2019. The school's principal is Mr. Elmer Pizarras, himself a ham with call sign of DW7BPE.
The seminar is aimed at encouraging their teachers and employees to take up ham radio as a past-time and which they could also use in times of emergencies and calamities.
CHARL and HNU Amateur Radio Team (HART) members provided radio communication and traffic flow assistance to the College Departments of the Holy Name University (HNU) during their Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Dauis, Bohol, last October 2, 2019.
CHARL members participated in the 34th International Coastal Clean-up Day held nationwide on September 21, 2019. CHARL was assigned at the K of C Drive, Poblacion II, Tagbilaran City.
CHARL was once again the Official Communicators during the 2019 Sandugo Kuradang and Street Dancing Competition last July 27, 2019 at the CPG Sports Complex, Tagbilaran City.
Members from ARCCO and CHARL-Valencia also provided support.
Photos courtesy of Gerald James Cabal Photography.