[MIham] Fw: Michigan ARRL State convention October 21, November 1

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirkbride" <ka8ykk@arrl.org>
To: <ka8ykk@arrl.net>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 12:03
Subject: Michigan ARRL State convention October 21, November 1


> Greetings Hams,
> 
>  I would like to send a special invitation to all Michigan hams to
> attend the 2003 Michigan State ARRL Convention and Hamfest to be held in
> Holland and Zeeland on October 31, and November 1.
> 
> Starting Friday October 31 a dinner banquet at the Holiday Inn,
> RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!   Please get them in NOW to attend the dinner
> banquet with guest speaker Rosalie White From ARRL Headquarters !
> Dinner is only $20.00 per person and can be made by sending a SASE to
> Debbie Kirkbride KA8YKK, 821 Florida Court, Bay City, MI   48706,
> 989-684-7917.
> 
> For all ARRL members, DON'T forget the WOUFF HONG Friday evening 9:30 PM
> at the Holiday Inn, a special induction ceremony of the Royal Order of
> the Wouff Hong will be presented after the Banquet, Ohio Section Manager
> Joe Phillips K8QOE, will be putting things together for us. Joe states
> that other parts of the ceremony are secret and cannot be discussed
> here. The ceremony will be monitored by the SPCA and all animals,
> including the goat, will not be harmed in any way during the
> proceedings.  Michigan has not seen a Wouff Hong in over 10 years!  Here
> is your chance to become a member.
> 
> Over 200 tables available along with some great ham gear.
> AND....It goes on all day Saturday
> PRIZES: WOW...!!!!!   Win a one of TWO Ranger 6-meter all mode
> radios.,,,or a complete mattress ensemble and many other hourly prizes.
> WOW...!!! WHAT A SHOW...!!!!
> 
>  The convention begins with a banquet at the Holiday Inn  in Holland
> October 31 followed by awards presentations and a Wouff Hong.
> 
> On Saturday we move to the Zeeland East High School for one of the
> biggest  ham radio events Michigan has ever seen.
> 
> You can expect to see some very important people, too.  ARRL
> headquarters Rosalie White ARRL Field and services manager will be there
> to answer your questions and chat with us during the banquet, along with
> our Great Lakes Director, Great Lakes Vice Director, Ohio and Kentucky
> and Michigan Section Manager.... Jim Bridgewater from the Detroit office
> of the FCC will be doing a forum at the swap (one you don't want to
> miss!!!!)
> 
>  There will be a hamfest, of course....plus seminars and forums like
> you've  never seen before.
> 
> How close have you been to a US Coast Guard helicopter??  Ride out a
> simulated tornado, find out how to handle hazardous materials.   Bring
> along the kids and meet  USCG's Coasty the robot and Sparky the fire
> fighting robot.
> 
> Wall-to-wall forums and seminars.  VE Exams, too (Get your reservation
> in early - limited walk-ins.
> 
> Attend the IRLP forum and learn more about this exciting communications
> project.
> 
> Oh yes, food ----- F-O-O-D ---- You have never experienced a menu like
> we're  putting on, at any hamfest.
> 
> But why am I writing all this----just go to www.hollandarc.org and get
> the full information, now. http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=MI
> 
> Hurry: Reservations for the banquet and special rates at Holiday Inn
> must be  made now.  Forms are available on the web at www.hollandarc.org
> 
>  Questions....just email me at ka8ykk@arrl.org  Hope to see you at the
> 2003 Michigan State ARRL Convention in Holland/ Zeeland
> 
> Debbie Kirkbride KA8YKK
> 
> "There's Ham Radio Excitement  In The Air And On The Air"
> Michigan State ARRL Convention and Super Swap, Holland Amateur Radio
> Club, Holland, Michigan, October 31 - November 1, 2003,
> http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=MI
> 
>