[CVCC] The North American CW Weekend

[H. M. Motley, Jr,]

Not sure it the attachment to Don's e-mail came through so here is the text of that attachment.
Puck

The North American CW Weekend
May 3-5, 2013
Washington, DC


	CW Operators, Morse code aficionados, and their spouses are cordially invited to attend the North American CW Weekend to be held May 3-5, 2013, at the Fairview Park Marriott Hotel, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia.  All amateur radio operators with an interest in code operation are invited, and we have had good participation from FOC, CWOPS, FISTS, PVRC, CVCC, NCDXA, and several other Morse code-oriented and contest groups in the past.

	The Washington, DC area is a delightful place in the spring, and there are numerous attractions, museums, monuments, parks, and shopping opportunities within easy reach of the hotel.  We will have an informal pizza dinner on Friday evening at a local pizza restaurant, and on Saturday morning, Jim N3JT and Nina will host a brunch at their home in McLean.  We plan a hospitality suite with beer, wine, and other libations at the hotel on Friday and Saturday.   The no-host dinner will be at the highly-acclaimed Da Domenico Restaurant in McLean on Saturday evening (www.dadomenicova.com).  On Sunday afternoon, Frank, W3LPL, has offered to open his world-class contest station for tours.  While the weekend is predominantly social, there are wonderful opportunities to connect with fellow hams, talk radio, socialize, and enjoy the DC area.  Dress is casual, and the weather in Washington in May is usually quite mild.  Coat and tie are optional for the Saturday dinner.

	There is a modest registration of $ 25.00 per person which is used to defray the costs of the hospitality suite.  Registration can be paid by check to Don Lynch W4ZYT, 1517 West Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-4717.  Don's e-mail is w4zyt.don at gmail.com.

	Reservations at the Marriott can be made by calling the hotel directly [703-849-9400.  We have obtained a special group rate of $ 90.00 per night.  Please specify you are with the "North American Weekend Group" when making your arrangements.    Guests can call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the "North American room block" to make a reservation. For some who would like to make a reservation online through the hotel's web site -
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasfp-fairview-park-marriott/ , the
Group Code to type in the "Group Code" box is NAMNAMA.  Directions to the Marriott are available on the web site.  The hotel is readily accessible from the beltway, and there is easy access to area airports and public transportation. 

	Please join us in Washington for what promises to be a great ham radio weekend.