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COARA – radio club meeting Wednesday Feb 21 7-9 pm

Feb6
Reminder : meetings for 2018  are the even months on the 3rd Wednesday evening – Feb, April, June, Aug & October..  December to be determined.
FEBRUARY   21.   at Gahanna Metropolitan Library.    7 pm to 8:45pm.     A bit earlier than usual due to library hours. 310 Granville St,  Gahanna OH
From  I-270 Outerbelt,  take the. Gahanna  exit 35,  Rt 62 which becomes Granville St. Library is on the left.
(the following April 18 meeting to be at the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Karl Rd, off of Rt-161)
The February meeting is the first for the new year. Yes, we will accept $$ for 2018 memberships.
AGENDA
– Club officers for 2018.
– Preliminary tailgate meets for May and September.
– Club suggestions.
– Plan meeting topics for 2018
– Show and Tell – bring a radio or related item
– General discussion and bring your repair questions.
FYI – the Michigan radio club (MARC) winter meet was last Saturday (No, I did not go, but did last year.)
Had 130 vender  tables.  Total paid attendance of 807.  In a 15,000 sq ft facility in Farmington Hills..
And in addition, they have 2 rounds of silent auctions aimed for the person with just a couple items to sell.  That club styles their semi-annual indoor meets as Vintage Electronics Expo. to broaden appeal.
For discussion and photos – Antique Radio Forum:  http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=334682&start=0
This entry was posted on February 6, 2018, in Club News.

Feb. 15th Club Meeting

Jan25

The Feb 15, 2017 meeting at Donatos Pizza at 8961 Polaris Parkway,  From I-71 exit #121 Polaris Pkwy. and turn West. (from Columbus that is a left turn)  Travel  West about 2 miles, past the big shopping center Polaris Fashion Place and then just past S. Old State Rd. Donatos Pizza is visible on the right at Cameron Ave.

COARA Club Holiday Party RSVP Today!

Nov21

Mark your calendar for Saturday December 10  – starting  6 pm until 10 pm.

The club Christmas party will be hosted by Thom Flak at his home. This party replaces the usual third Wednesday quarterly meeting.The club will provide pizza around 7 pm. There will also be some basic pop and munchies provided.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a snack item to share and is BYOB.
Thom’s home is a couple miles north of the OSU & west of the Olentangy River.
Directions:
From St RT 315 expressway,
take HENDERSON RD exit & turn west (away from the river) and follow over 1 mile and under the railroad bridge to Kenney Rd.
At KENNY RD, turn left ..  and go SOUTH just past the commercial area, and take the first left – KENDALE RD.
Follow a short block to the first street turn right on KENMONT PL.
Follow KENMONT PL  to address 4289 KENMONT PL. on the right. (Look for the club SWAP Meet sign in the front yard.
Thom’s phone is 614-538-9293
Spouses and significant are invited.  If you know someone not a current member who may be interested in becoming a member, extend an invitation to our party.
RSVP to to me by phone or email if you are coming.
Dave Poland, Central Ohio Antique Radio Association.
home 614-890-5422  or my mobile at 614-578-6155
This entry was posted on November 21, 2016, in Club News.

Spring Swap Meet

Feb23

Be sure to join us for the Spring Radio Swapmeet! If spring cleaning has produced a quantity of items you would like to move down the line, then this is the opportunity in Central Ohio to do just that. The COARA swapmeet is a good time and you will likely find a treasure to take home.

Details:
Saturday May 28
8 am to 11 am
St Paul Lutheran Church parking lot and shelter
4686 East Walnut St, Westerville OH 43081
See you then!

Spring Club Meeting

Jan2

Our quarterly club meeting is March 16th 2016. The location on Polaris Pkwy near Old State and Powell Rd. We reserved the large party room, to the right as you enter the store.  7pm to 9:30 to allow time to order and enjoy food before the 7:30 pm meeting start time.

 

This entry was posted on January 2, 2016, in Club News.

In Memoriam

Dec3

The antique radio community has lost two very influential men in recent weeks.

Rich Estes, that many know from the monthly radio auction in Medina passed away early this week. He was very involved in the radio community and we all have a radio that Rich Estes called the auction on in our collection.

Alan Douglass who died November 15, authored a 3 volume Radio Manufacturers of the 1920’s book and was very active with Antique Radio Forum, etc and another heavy hitter in antique radios.

Rest in Peace

 

This entry was posted on December 3, 2015, in Club News.

COARA Christmas Party

Dec3

The COARA Christmas party: Host – Thom Flak.

This Saturday December 5, starting 6 pm.
Pizza about 7 pm and some basic soft drinks to start with.

It is BYOB … and also bring a snack item to share to augment the pizza the club will provide. Your wife/signiificant other is welcome, too

RSVP to Thom at 614-538-9293 so we know how many to expect and to gage how much pizza to order.

Directions to Thoms home in northwest Columbus:

– Rt 315 and exit HENDERSON RD, turn west.
– at KENNY RD, turn left (South) and go just past the commercial area.
– at Kendale turn left (first street past the commercial area)
– At KENMONT turn right (is the first side street)

Thom’s house is 4289 KENMONT ph 538-9293

RSVP to THOM

If you know a potential new member, invite him/her too.

Central Ohio Antique Radio Association

Regards, Dave Poland, Westerville OH dcp944@yahoo.com

This entry was posted on December 3, 2015, in Club News.

September Meeting With Cookout

Aug28

The September club meeting on the 15th at 7:00 PM will be at the home of Scott Freshour in north Columbus (Polaris area). Check your email for directions and more details. There will be a cookout with burgers and dogs. Bring a lawn chair. Please RSVP via email: phresh04@gmail.com.

A good time will be had by all, live workbench will be available for demonstrations etc.

 

This entry was posted on August 28, 2015, in Club News.

MARC Event News

Jul1
The MARC website now has more of the info on the Vintage Electronics Extravaganza coming July 9-11 in Kalamazoo www.michiganantiqueradio.org . There is a link there  showing where sellers are setting up inside too. This will be the first ALL INDOORS multi-day vintage electronics event in the USA.
Note that this new venue offers on site camping if you register with the facility.    Several motels are at the freeway exit.
There is a great vintage car museum in Kzoo too,  seewww.thegilmore.com  for info on that.
This entry was posted on July 1, 2015, in Club News.

September Club Swap Meet

Jul1

Be sure to attend our fall swap meet, it is located at 4686 East Walnut St. in Westerville, just east of the Hoover reservoir. The date is September 12th 2015 from 8AM till 11AM. This venue has proven to be a fine place for a swap meet. There is a covered area with bathrooms and electric available.

This past spring we had a good number of sellers and the event was well attended. Be sure come out and visit with antique radio enthusiasts and find some bargains.

Please note that Google Maps and the map on your iPhone have trouble with E. Walnut street as the Hoover reservoir cuts it off. Off of Sunbury rd. take Central College across the lake. Make a left on Cubbage, then right on Walnut.