[NCARC] fwd: ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- April 2008

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>> ========================================
>> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update
>> April 2008
>> ========================================
>> 
>> ===== 2008 Rocky Mountain Division Convention =====
>> 
>> Dealers.  Swapmeet.  15+ seminars.  Fun ham radio competitions.  Lots
>> of prizes.  VE exams.  Great food.  Even better company.
>> 
>> Planning for the 2008 Rocky Mountain Division Convention is happening
>> right now, and you're invited to spend a wonderful weekend with hams
>> from across the Division in Bryce Canyon, Utah this July 11-13. 
>> Special guest Katie Breen W1KRB, ARRL's membership manager will be
>> present to share fantastic ideas that can be taken back to your
>> respective ham communities and clubs.
>> 
>> The convention will occur at Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon.  Hotel
>> accommodations are available, as are camping and RV sites.  Advanced
>> registration as well as special hamfest rates for hotel rooms are
>> available only until June 1.
>> 
>> We hope you'll join us for a great time!  All the information you need
>> awaits you at http://www.utahhamfest.org/. 
>> 
>> ===== Meet ARRL's Emergency Preparedness & Response Manager =====
>> 
>> Meet with ARRL's Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager, Dennis
>> Dura K2DCD, who will present information about the ARRL's EmComm
>> program and what he's been working on!
>> 
>> This 'meeting' will take place via a webinar/teleconference -- audio
>> will be made available by telephone, and video/graphics will be shown
>> over the internet via a website.  This unique event is being hosted by
>> ARRL's Atlantic Division, and an invitation was given to members of the
>> Rocky Mountain Division, especially its club members, ARES members,
>> Section Managers, Section Cabinet Staff and those interested in
>> emergency communications.
>> 
>> Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19, 9:00am - 10:00am (MDT). 
>> There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.
>> 
>> This is a free online presentation and teleconference.  However the
>> telephone call to the conference center may be a toll call.  In order
>> to participate, you must register in advance at:
>> https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/874893521 
>> 
>> ===== Honor the Young Ham you know! =====
>> 
>> One of our nation's two prestigious awards dedicated to young hams
>> continues to accept nominations -- the Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham
>> of the Year (YHOTY) award.
>> 
>> Perhaps he or she is a member of your local club.  Perhaps he or she is
>> the one you talk to on the air all the time.  Or perhaps he or she is
>> someone you've mentored all these years.  Do you know a young ham who's
>> gone out of his/her way for the betterment of ham radio and their
>> surrounding ham community?
>> 
>> If so, please consider nominating that young ham for YHOTY award. 
>> Details and a nomination form can be obtained from
>> http://www.yhoty.org/ 
>> 
>> Please carefully note that nominations are due no later than May 30. 
>> Also be aware that the more supporting documentation provided with the
>> nominee, the better!
>> 
>> ===== Field Day: Map your site for other Hams and Visitors =====
>> 
>> Whether it's to be enjoyed with a bunch of friends, a local club, or an
>> ARES group, in the mountains or in the city, Field Day is only two
>> months away!  We hope you and your club are gearing up to be a part of
>> the fun.
>> 
>> ARRL has created a new, useful feature on its website: A tool that
>> displays Field Day sites and information across the United States and
>> Canada, thanks to Google Maps.   While you or your club members may
>> know where your particular Field Day site will be located, the real
>> beauty of this feature is to inform other Hams, prospective Hams, or
>> visitors where Field Day efforts will take place in their areas.  Is
>> your site shown on the map?
>> 
>> Head over to http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php
>> to see what Field Day sites are nearby, or to add yours.  This tool is
>> only as good as the number of people who make use of it, so please post
>> your site and spread the word to all the Hams you know, especially
>> those new to the hobby.
>> 
>> Information packets and rules for the 2008 event are available for
>> download at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/02/08/101/?nc=1  See
>> you on the bands this June 28-29!
>> 
>> ===== Upcoming hamfests, tailgates & conventions =====
>> 
>> April 26 Central New Mexico Spring Tailgate (Albuquerque, NM)
>> April 27 Mesilla Valley Radio Club Bean Feed & Swapfest (Las Cruces,
>> NM)
>> May 10 Silver City Swapfest (Silver City, NM)
>> May 24-25  Wyoming State Convention (Casper, WY) 
>> June 7 Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Assn Megafest (Monument, CO)
>> July 11-13  Rocky Mountain Division Convention (Bryce Canyon, UT)  
>> August 17 Denver Radio Club Swapfest (Golden, CO)
>> 
>> Links to websites belonging to the above events are found on the Rocky
>> Mountain Division site: www.RockyMountainDivision.org 
>> 
>> If you're organizing a Hamfest, convention or tailgate, please consider
>> having your event ARRL-sanctioned.  Sanctioning details can be found at
>> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/hamfests/
>> 
>> ===== Upcoming on-air activities =====
>> 
>> In addition to chewing the rag with fellow hams, here are some
>> additional on-air activities which await you on the airwaves.
>> 
>> Upcoming special event stations:
>> http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
>> Upcoming contests: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html
>> Operating awards: http://www.arrl.org/awards/ 
>> 
>> ===== Final note... =====
>> 
>> Please touch base with your Section Manager if he can be of any
>> assistance to you:
>> 
>> Jeff Ryan K0RM (Colorado): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=CO  
>> Don Wood W5FHA (New Mexico): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=NM  
>> Mel Parkes NM7P (Utah): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=UT  
>> Chris Pritchard WY7UPR (Wyoming):
>> http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=WY
>> 
>> 
>> We also welcome you to contact both Dwayne and I with concerns,
>> questions or ideas.  See you on the airwaves!
>> 
>> 73,
>> Brian Mileshosky N5ZGT, Rocky Mountain Division Director
>> Dwayne Allen WY7FD, Rocky Mountain Division Vice-Director
>> Division website: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division
>> Director: Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT
>> n5zgt at arrl.org
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