Cliff Bastin VK6LZ-

Mr.B.M.Holt, who was President of the Division for 8 years from 1921 to 1929, His record term as
President of the Division has only been equaled so far by Bruce Hedland-Thomas VK6OO
and Cliff Bastin VK6LZ both having taken the Presidential chair for 8 years.

President 1991/97 and 1998/2000
Vice President 1997/98 and 2000/2001
Councillor 1982/89 and 1990/-
Treasurer 1981/89 + holiday relief
Alternate Federal Councillor 1999/-
Attended most Council Meetings since 1981
Joint Receipient VK6WIA Outstanding Service to Amateur Radio 18-4-1989
April 17th    1990        Westrail Centre     L.A.Maschette VK6KWN
April 16th    1991        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 21st    1992        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 20th    1993        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 19th    1994        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 18th    1995        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 30th    1996        Westrail Centre     C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 16th    1997      CWA House West Perth  Dr.W.J.Howse  VK6KZ*
April 16th    1998      CWA House West Perth  C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ*
April 24th Sat1999   RSL Hall. East Vic.Park  C.A.Bastin    VK6LZ
April 15th Sat2000   RSL Hall. East Vic.Park  N. Penfold    VK6NE

Cliff felt that a change of face was needed
and asked Wally to have a go, but after one year
Wally felt that his experience would be
better utilised at Federal level.
No one else wanted the chair so Cliff
sat there via the Vice Presidents seat for a few months
but eventually allowed himself to be talked into the
Presidents position again.
Cliff had a minor heart attack in March  so Neil agreed to take the chair at the 2000 AGM.
Cliff BASTIN - VK6LZ  – 200 words for the 1991 WIA Council Election.

In the current climate of rapid technological change, with ever increasing pressure from commercial interests for spectrum space, coupled with zealous over regulation by local councils, I believe that the divisional council requires a strong dedicated team, firmly led by a respected diplomatic and informed chairman able to negotiate under difficult circumstances. I believe I can fulfil that role and I am therefore standing for President.

My working career started in accounting and moved to mainframe computing in the 60s, I have held most commercial computing positions from programmer to management and my current interest is in the legal aspects of contracts associated with computing.

I gained NAOCP in 1978, and AOCP 1984. Joining the W.I.A in 1979, I was W.A. Treasurer from April 1981, until retiring from council in 1989. I am Divisional Salvage officer, and last year was appointed chairman of the West Australian Technical Advisory Committee (WESTAC).   I have been Vice President of the West Australian Repeater Group (WARG) for several years, and President of the West Australian Amateur Digital Communications Association (WAADCA) since 1989.

Technical knowledge and experience gained in Amateur radio coupled with my business     career have I think given me the ability to serve the West Australian Amateur community through the W.I.A. Council, I therefore seek your support to my nomination for President.

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These photos taken during repeater group working bee's

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