[MCARC] [Fwd: Announcement and Invitation: 2025 Midwest Division Convention]

[Nate Bargmann]

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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:06:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist at arrl.org>
To: n0nb at n0nb.us
Subject: Announcement and Invitation: 2025 Midwest Division Convention

Here's the first in what will be a series of announcements about our
2025 Midwest Division Convention. This message from Randy Schulze,
WØICQ, talks about an opportunity for Division Clubs.

I look forward to seeing you this October!

73, Art KØAIZ

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Hello to All My Amateur Radio Friends in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and
Missouri!

Mark this important date on your calendars! October 10, and 11, 2025.
Why is this date important? This is the 2025 ARRL Midwest Division
Convention, known as SPARK-CON which will be held at the Missouri State
Fairgrounds at Sedalia, Missouri. Check out the website at
https://spark-con.org.

This isn’t just another Hamfest. This is your Convention! This is
about you and all the Amateur Radio Organizations in the Midwest! To
that end, I want to bring an opportunity to your attention. Among the
various tables being reserved at the convention, the Lead Team for the
convention has created a special class of tables which will be included
on the convention floor. Club Tables!

Different from the tables for vendors and sellers, a Club Table will be
for the various Amateur Radio Clubs and Organizations from the Midwest
Division to display and promote their club or organization. Put your
best foot forward and tell everyone at the convention what makes your
club special. Display and tell the story about the projects and
activities your club or organization is doing for your members and your
community. We believe that everyone at your convention should know!
Share your ideas, and perhaps learn some ideas from other
organizations!

Here’s where the good news gets even better… Club Table
reservations are being offered for only $10.00 Dollars! That’s only
half the price of what it would cost for a seller’s table! For
$10.00, you have the opportunity to promote your club or organization,
and perhaps make your club famous!

There is only one caveat: While you can conduct club business such as
recruiting members or collecting dues, etc. you cannot sell items or
wares from your club table. For that, you would need a sellers table
for $20.00.

To reserve a table for your club or organization, go to
https://spark-con.org/Purchase2.htm If you believe you need more than
one table, simply order an additional table. While your there, feel
free to explore the rest of the website. Additions and updates will be
added as time goes by!

What are some ideas to help make your table stand out? Here are a few:

* Cover Your Table with an inexpensive, brightly colored table cloth.
* Display a Club/Organization Banner across the front of the table or on
the backdrop behind the table.
* Create a stand up, cardboard display about your organization.
* Have a binder containing photos of your club activities, or if you
have a computer, display a PowerPoint or slide presentation about your
club. (Be aware that there is an additional cost for electricity at your
table.)
*Importantly, have one or two friendly people at your table to greet
visitors and answer questions about your organization.

These are just a few suggestions as I’m sure there are many more
ideas!

Think this over… Discuss this offer with your members… I’m sure
you’ll agree, this is an opportunity!

For more your questions about Club Tables and / or SPARK-CON, please
send an email to:

Randy Schulze – WØICQ
info at mokancouncil.org

Bret Kuhns – WØVK
w0vk at arrl.net

Richard Camirand - KEØQYA
ke0qya at yahoo.com

We’ll be happy to hear from you!

We look forward to seeing you at SPARK-CON, Your 2025 ARRL Midwest
Division Convention at Sedalia, Missouri, October 10 and 11, 2025!

73
Randy Schulze – WØICQ
Chairman,
Mo-Kan Regional Council of Amateur Radio Organizations, Inc.


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ARRL Midwest Division
Director: Arthur I Zygielbaum, K0AIZ
k0aiz at arrl.org
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