[Fists] Yes, submitting a qualifying log gets you in the drawing for a big prize and GYFW is now underway!

[Tim O]

HI Folks

I am told participation in this event has been very low, judging by logs
submitted. Do you know what that means? It means that if you submit your
qualifying log, chances are very good that you will win the gift
certificate. It also means that if we don't start seeing more logs, this
event is likely to go away, and that would sadden me because it is one of
my favorites.

As I understand it, one must be a current (paid up) Fists member to win by
submitting a log but the stations you work do not have to be. Just make
sure they know you are doing the GYFW event and give them your number. You
can call CQ Feet Wet or CQ GYFW, or just make a general CQ then spring it
on them. Hi hi

Club officers are of course not eligible to win the prizes but can
certainly work the event and I am hoping to wind up in YOUR log.

73
Tim, AC5SH

>From the website:

GET YOUR FEET WET ACTIVITY DAY

One of the biggest challenges with learning to operate CW is overcoming the
"fright" of making those first contacts and learning to be comfortable in
operating the CW mode. The purpose of this FISTS activity is to provide new
or less experienced amateurs the opportunity to make CW contacts and learn
to enjoy the mode. Operating in contests, QSO parties, or DX pileups is not
a very good place to try operating CW for the first time. This activity
will provide a periodic opportunity to encourage new and inexperienced
amateurs to get on the air and practice operating CW. Hopefully many
experienced CW operators will be willing to get on the air, slow down their
CW, and help "Elmer" our new and less experienced members.

This weekend activity is designed to provide you with the opportunity to
practice your CW operating and gain some valuable experience.

IT IS NOT A CONTEST.

The activity will be held on the Third Sunday of every month. Operating
times will be 0001 UTC to 2400 UTC. This activity will be conducted on the
80 and 40 meter bands, on or near the following Suggested Frequencies:
3.558 and 7.110. Suggested items for exchange are: Name, QTH, FISTS#, RST.
Remember these are the minimum items and you can exchange whatever you want
because this is not a contest.

If you participate in a GYFW Activity, and submit a log showing a minimum
of five (5) QSO's, you will have a chance to win a gift certificate at the
end of the year. There will be two winners. The first will receive a $250
gift certificate and the second a $150 gift certificate. A random drawing
will be held after the last GYFW Activity of 2016. Only active and life
FISTS CW Club members are eligible to win the gift certificate, and winners
can choose the amateur radio company from whom they want the gift
certificate.

When you send in your log, be sure to include some comments on your
operating experience during the event and/or send your comments to Karl N2KZ
at: feetwetlogs at fistsna.org. You can make general comments on the number of
contacts, your station setup, etc. Also supply your call sign & Fists#. Be
sure to use the Subject line: GYFW Feedback. Your comments will be listed
in the next issue of The Keynote.

Send in your Logs to the Get Your Feet Wet Activity Manager:

Karl Zuk N2KZ
15 Flintlock Ridge Rd.
Katonah, NY
10536

Karl Zuk N2KZ e-mail - feetwetlogs at fistsna.org GYFW Activity Manager

http://fistsna.org/operating.html#feetwet