[NCARC] Hamcon - ARRL Division Convention Deadlines almost here!

[Ron Klein]

Deadlines for saving money by early registration and room booking are 
almost here. Do it now and save $! 

The Rocky Mountain Division convention, HAMCON 2003, which is being 
held in Estes Park May 30 - June 1 is shaping up well. As you know, 
LRA and NCARC are sponsoring clubs. 

If you haven't registered, or booked a room at the hotel, deadlines for 
saving money on both are fast approaching. 

- Registration is a reduced rate until May 15. 

- Prior to May 9, hotel room rates are greatly reduced for convention 
attendees. Singles are $69, doubles are $79 - far below the usual hotel 
rate, which is what will be charged after May 8. 

Since NCARC & LRA are sponsoring clubs, it potentially benefits the 
clubs to have the  rooms all sold out. If that occurs, the costs for use of 
the convention facilities drop drastically, potentially improving the amount 
of "profit" we will share in. 

The Hamcon committee met at the hotel on 4/19, and the programs for 
technical forums and other events are shaping up to be really great. 

So, if you've been planning to attend, but just haven't registered - or 
booked rooms - yet, I would encourage you to do so soon. Rooms are 
going fast, and you can save yourself some $ by acting soon. 

You can find all the details on the convention website, 
www.hamconcolorado.org  where you can check out all the great events 
that are going to occur and register by Paypals if you choose to. 

Below is a PR note recently sent from the ARRL with some information 
you might find interesting. 

73, 

Ron - W0OSK 

John - KB0VZI 
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Subject: 2003 Division Convention Invitation 
 Copies to:Subscribed ARRL Members: ;  

The 2003 ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention, sponsored by  
HAMCON Colorado, will be held on Friday, May 30 thru Sunday, June 1  
at the Holiday Inn and Estes Park Conference Center, 101 South St.  
Vrain Avenue, PO Box 1468, ESTES PARK, CO, 80517. This is located  
at the junction of Hwy36 and CO State Hwy 7, 70 miles NE of Denver  
International Airport and 5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. 
Hotel reservations made by May 8 are discounted to $79 per night.  

Features include ARRL president Jim Haynie, W5JBP, at the Saturday  
banquet, kick-off speaker Rosalie White, K1STO, ARRL Field and  
Educational Services Manager Friday evening, exhibitor and vendor  
displays, Section and Division Leadership meetings, a multitude of  
technical special interest sessions (Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 9AM-
 noon), and ARRL Contest/DX chief Wayne Mills, N7NG.  

Plus  ARES lessons learned forum, Free Emergency Communications  
Course Seminar (contact Dan Miller, K3UFG, 860-594-0340) Ladies  
Luncheon featuring YLRL's Cherly Muhr, N0WBV; VE sessions. One and 
 a half days of special interest Forums; ARRL Open Forum with ARRL  
staff, section and board leadership. Banquet Saturday night featuring 
ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP,Wouff Hong ceremony, 
DX/Contest Breakfast featuring Wayne Mills, N7NG; Bob Allphin, K4UEE, 
and Rick Dougherty, NQ4I. Vendors T-hunt, W1AW/0 special event 
station, RV Camping And more.....  

Come up Friday evening and enjoy springtime in the Rockies at this  
weekend Ham-extravaganza. Book your room now at a special rate.   

More info, including early registration form: www.hamconcolorado.org  

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ARRL Rocky Mountain Division  Director:
Walton Stinson, W0CP 
w0cp@arrl.org  


73,

Ron - W0OSK
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w0osk@arrl.net