[NJARC] Here's an idea which may work for us: Raised $11, 314 ~ "Live at KRE" report

[John Dilks K2TQN]

NJARC'ers,

CHRS had a big day.  This could work for us and Infoage.  Check out the 
photos on the link.

73, John Dilks, K2TQN
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       "Live at KRE 2005" was a BIG Success!

        Thanks to all the volunteers, donors, performers & participants

     CHRS/KRE REPORT: As we came across the Bay Bridge at 6:45 am on 
Saturday morning the 16th, we saw the traffic alert sign, "Major accident 
ahead. All lanes closed at Ashby Ave."  This can't be good. We took the 
Powell exit and came around Shellmound until the Berkeley police had the 
road blocked at Ashby. This wasn't good either. After much nice talking to 
the police officers, we were allowed to drive to KRE. From then on, things 
ran pretty well although we decided to start 1/2 hour late due to the 
extreme traffic mess in the area. Some people were stuck in traffic for an 
hour.

     We had lots of people in attendance, about 170. The weather could not 
have been better. We had a terrific group of volunteers who really made 
this happen. From carrying stuff out of the building to setting up canopies 
& chairs to staffing the food service, flea market & auction, ham station, 
stage & audio, safety, the gate & CHRS table, transmitters, clean up & 
bringing the coffee, our volunteers did an outstanding job. They really 
made this event run well. Thanks to you all!

     The live music was first rate. We are grateful to Frankye Kelly, John 
Dills & the Tamsen Donner Band for donating their services. Thanks also to 
the Broadcast Legends, Ken Ackerman, CB Smith, Norm Howard (Lehfeldt), Ben 
Williams, Ed Vasgersian & Alan Young for their nostalgic live rendition of 
the classic radio show, Gunsmoke. And of course a large thank you to our 
MC, Carter B. Smith.

     The auction went pretty well. We learned a lot for next year. The flea 
market was a hit. The first contacts by W6CF were made. And, we were 
pleased to have Trudy Maxwell present for the event.  The food was great. 
Thanks to the Aidells Sausage Co. for their donation. Thanks to Erick 
Steinberg and Dave Joseph for KFRC & KVTO transmitter tours.

     Be sure to see the web page full of pictures of the 
event.
   http://www.californiahistoricalradio.com/photos57.html

And if you have photos, please send them to Mike Adams for posting.

     Thank you to all who donated to the auction, and a special thanks to 
Andy Kaplan who became the next $1000 donor on our list. Considering that 
the Traffic Gods were against us, CHRS did very well this day. Our goal was 
to raise $10,000 and CHRS raised $11,314! Thanks to you!

Some comments from you:

      What a swell day. Thanks to you and Janice and everybody who helped. 
Best, Norm Lehfeldt

     My wife and I had a very nice time and went home with a very nice 
Zenith 5s127 and the Fairbanks Morse Desktop unit. Both work nicely. Thanks 
for the great day! Wayne Light

     I enjoyed yesterday's auction very much. It's the first year I've been 
able to attend & hope never to miss another one. Thanks again to you and 
all those members who helped to make this such a enjoyable and successful 
event. Jerry Hansen

     This was a really fun event. Marianne Haller

     Great event! I stayed for a little over an hour, and I enjoyed the 
museum exhibits and the walk-through of the building. You guys are doing 
amazing work. Harry Osibin

      Overall, it was a great event, and I really enjoyed it. Steve, thanks 
again for a terrific event. I think everyone appreciates the planning and 
effort that went into it, and if we can make it even better in the future, 
that's wonderful. Cheers, Tom Albrecht

      It was a lot of fun! Although I didn't win any bids it was great to 
hang out and see everybody.
All best- Kent Leech

Start thinking about "Live at KRE 2006", July 15th, 2006. Save the date.
Foothill is next: August 6th, 8 am. See you there. Best Regards, Steve