The VWOA has many activities including in-person meetings, presentation of awards, production of publications and support for historical and charitable causes.
Recognition of others . . .
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VWOA members maintain the monument in New York's Battery
Park commemorating those radio and wireless operators who have perished with their ships. The VWOA holds an annual memorial service at the monument, with services led by a Chaplain from the Seaman's Church Institute. |
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The VWOA presents awards to individuals for their contribution to communications. Recipients, both men and women, have included famous inventors, technology innovators, teachers, historians, military officers, and radio operators who have participated in sea rescues. Click on the buttons on the left to see recent VWOA awardees. |
Fellowship . . .
The VWOA holds two annual membership dinner meetings including the annual awards banquet. Both take place in the greater New York area.
Education . . .
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VWOA members serve as volunteer "Sparks" demonstrating the radio equipment aboard the lightship AMBROSE in New York City's South Street Seaport. |  |
VWOA Vice-President Miles MacMahon is shown above in the radio room aboard the Ambrose. Click on the picture to see a larger image.
The VWOA is a frequent consultant to authors, scholars, film makers, and producers on all facets of the history, developments, traditions, future, and trends in communications.
The VWOA has also produced its own videotapes.
Publications . . .
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The VWOA publishes a quarterly bulletin
containing a wide range of information about historical as well as current radio
communications. The VWOA publishes an annual yearbook in conjunction with the
annual awards banquet. The VWOA produces a directory listing all members who are licensed radio amateurs. |
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The VWOA also supports several historical, educational, and charitable organizations and projects.