{"id":5131,"date":"2025-02-04T18:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/?page_id=5131"},"modified":"2025-06-10T21:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:24:28","slug":"barg-hamvention-2025-wrapup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/?page_id=5131","title":{"rendered":"BARG Hamvention 2025 Wrapup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>The BARG Hamvention&nbsp; 2025 is now done and dusted, a great time was had by all. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdRlsVSRXM0vDp0PavS-EubzW1mQ2ZWU_2vK2xnRBQQGaDD0g\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you attended, in any capacity, the&nbsp; BARG Hamvention committee would love to hear your thoughts. Click here to access the survey.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLACE HOLDER FOR THE 2025 NARRATIVE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BARG Hamvention 2025 &#8211; Done and dusted. Great support from many members in getting the venue set up, managed and cleared up. Special shout out to the newest members who lent their time and skills to lighten the load. Lots of smiling faces all around. Our 3 door prizes grew to 4 with a very generous donation by Richard of Television Replacements. 4 very happy winners. Didn&#8217;t make it? here&#8217;s a quick pic. More information and full summary will appear on our website soon&#8230; Remember there&#8217;s next year&#8230;. looming around the corner&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5135\" width=\"301\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 725w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x290.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><figcaption>First Prize winner Gary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1-1024x656.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5137\" width=\"397\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1-1024x656.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1.png 1251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><figcaption>Second Prize winner Nick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5138\" width=\"370\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-2.png 989w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-2-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><figcaption>Third Prize winner Ron<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5139\" width=\"330\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-3.png 471w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-3-243x300.png 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><figcaption>Steve ( in the blue) with  last prize donated by Richard from TVR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-4-1024x620.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5140\" width=\"409\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-4-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-4-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-4.png 1036w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><figcaption>Sincere thanks for your support and kind donation Richard<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BARG Report (Narrative) Hamvention 2025 Rev A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BARG Hamvention 2025 wrapped up and is marked down as a great success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>( Someone needs to take that microphone away from the fellow with the orange Hi-Viz jacket) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve received unsolicited feedback from traders and visitors alike and this has been positive and complimentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the numbers people, on the 2nd Februrary 2025, BARG welcomed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>22 of our marvellous BARG Volunteers setting up, organising and assisting traders on the day<\/li><li>23  unique trader bookings.<\/li><li>40  Tables booked for the browsing pleasure of bargain hunters.<\/li><li>Table representation from the Geelong Amateur radio Club<\/li><li>Visitors from Bendigo  <\/li><li>One organisation targetting the school aged and the younger generation (sarcnet) <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5154\" width=\"216\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-7.png 510w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-7-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><figcaption>Joe and Julie magnificent couple doing great work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Over 250  General Entry tickets sold.<\/li><li>Almost 300 special sausages, and onions, expertly cooked to perfection by Master Chef onion chopper Bob\/NBV and aided by Doug\/DRE, Damien\/MOE, Gary \/TBH and now who have I missed.?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5152\" width=\"195\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-6.png 435w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-6-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><figcaption>Bob and Doug hard at work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Much improved, custom design and installed PA system<\/li><li>Innumerable soft drinks ( and coffee!) <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-8-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5167\" width=\"457\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-8-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-8.png 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption>Radio Control Centre to assist attendees grappling with the New Road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Club table had well over 100 items recorded for sale. Including items sold on consignment on behalf of Deceased Estates and Club members.<\/li><li>There were many smiling bargain hunters walking away from the club table<\/li><li>Proceeds from the Hamvention activities has put the club in a sound financial position.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5177\" width=\"415\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-9.png 512w, https:\/\/www.barg.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-9-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><figcaption>At the Gate<br>Ready to serve the Traders and Bargain Hunters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The table booking process worked well.<\/li><li>Trader prepayments was introduced and worked well. Thank you to all traders who assisted with their prepayment. <\/li><li>Triaging of Trader entry, went very smoothly, with envelopes containing their wrist bands and raffle tickets minimising effort for those managing the entry gate.<\/li><li>Booking came in steadily, and tailed off as we got closer to the cutoff date. No last minute magic was required on behalf of the table allocator. (Thanks Ben!) <\/li><li>We had fewer Trader bookings than last year &#8212; perhaps the anticipated weather was a factor here, but none the less lots of enthusiasm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acknowledgements<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We acknowledge the contributions made by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Richard from TVR ( see above) <\/li><li>BARG members who made themselves available before for organising, and setup, on the day to help make it all run smoothly, and the most important post event close down and cleanup.<\/li><li>The Ballarat Polo Crosse club for helping us with the availability of the excellent venue.<\/li><li>And we cannot forget Nik\/VK3BA to facilitating the Microwave display and showcasing, Having representation from ICOM allowed participants to hear of some great innovations.<\/li><li>Wasn&#8217;t it great to have the catering night next door to the Real Coffee van? <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=75NEiPunW5c\" target=\"_blank\">Here is a nice, 5 minute video summary of the event created by <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@iaincrawford3859\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@iaincrawford3859\">Iain Crawford<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What enticements will be on offer for next year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many table will be available next year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be there and find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning is already underway for Hamvention 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025-06-11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BARG Hamvention&nbsp; 2025 is now done and dusted, a great time was had by all. If you attended, in any capacity, the&nbsp; BARG Hamvention committee would love to hear your thoughts. Click here to access the survey. PLACE HOLDER FOR THE 2025 NARRATIVE BARG Hamvention 2025 &#8211; Done and dusted. 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