[PaQSO] JVARC HAMFEST/MEET-N-GREET

[dxop429]

Hi Fellow PaQP'ers; (And MAQP'ers)

Now that another enjoyable Bloomsburg Hamfest-2004 has passed into history, we (JVARC) wish to announce that all preparations are on schedule for our Juniata Valley A.R.C. Hamfest/PaQP Meet-n-Greet, in Lewistown, Pa., Mifflin County, on Aug. 7, 2004.  Numerous respondees, to our invitations, have expressed a desire to have a "Sit-Down/Social Dinner" prior to departing the Lewistown area, following the Hamfest/PaQP Meet-n-Greet.  All preparations are listed below, and, a complete "Word File" of Directions, Lodging Accommodations, Camping Facilities, Sight-Seeing, Airport Facilities etc., is available to all who wish a copy.  Pse send requests for specific copies to (WB3IVX) wb3ivx at localnet.com, or (K3QLZ) dxop429 at localnet.com .

We wish to make this event a "Family-Gathering" for Individual Families, the PaQP/MAQP Families, and the Family of Amateur Radio !  "You will be a stranger, but once, - - and ONLY for a short time after your arrival" !

 1. A roofed picnic-pavilion has been set aside as a "gathering/sign-in place" for PaQP'ers.  This will provide approx. 8 picnic tables, under roof, a G5RV antenna will be installed, and power will be provided for anyone who wishes to bring an HF Rig/Antenna-Tuner/Pwr Supply.

2. A "Bullitin Board" will be provided for anyone who wishes to post a notice, or a QSL Card, (bring along a thumb tack), there will be a "Sign-In Roster", and a book of "Stick-On" name tags has been purchased!

3. In addition to the "regular" Hamfest Door Prizes, a Custom-Made, Cast-Aluminum Vehicle I.D. Plate, commemorating the occasion, with be raffled-off.  On the commemorative I.D. Plate, will be:
Top Line, in 5/8" letters: "JVARC/PaQP MEET-N-GREET"   Middle Line, in 1 1/4" letters:  Winners Callsign.  Bottom Line, in 5/8" letters:  "LEWISTOWN, PA. 2004".  A "model" of my personal I.D. Plate, from the local manufacturer, can be sent as an attachment to anyone who would like same.  Background color of the plate will be chosen by the winner, his callsign will be molded-into the plate, and the plate will be shipped to him/her within 3 weeks, following the Hamfest/Meet-n-greet.

4. Now, for the DINNER.  The Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary have agreed to provide, in their "Cook House", (family-seating for 120 people) the following:  A "family-style" meal of roasted Ham & Turkey (two meats), mashed potatoes, gravy, filling, hot vegetables, dessert, and beverage. (non-alcoholic)  Cost for this meal is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 12, children under 6 are FREE, and all proceeds from this meal go to the Decatur Vol. Fire Co.  In addition to their "Breakfast Menu",(Ham/Bacon/Egg/Cheese Sandwiches, etc.) the "ladies" will have this meal ready-to-serve at 1PM.  Bowls of Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, and Platters of carved meat will be placed on each row of tables, - - "You help yourself, and pass it along" !   Yes, a Ham Dinner (and turkey) for HAM FAMILIES !   We feel that this will avoid any traveling, and searching for a "commercial restaurant", by any group, - - there will be no hassle with the general public, and, we think it will BE FUN in a FAMILY SETTING !

Necessarily, we must know the "approximate number" of those who will partake of the meal, to allow sufficient time for the Ladies Auxiliary to make all preparations.  For those who wish to partake of the meal, pse SASE, with appropriate payment, to WB3IVX, Cliff Bell, 107 Washington Ave., Lewistown, Pa., 17044.  Cliff has computer-generated the appropriate tickets, and they will be returned via "Snail Mail", to the meal-subscribers prior to Aug. 1, 2004.

"The time for PaQP 2004 is drawing nigh", and we hope that all participants, and their family members will have fond memories of their visit to JVARC Hamfest/PaQP-MAQP Meet-n-Greet 2004.

We still have still have sufficient time to entertain any thoughts/suggestions/inquiries....., and, all are welcome.

tks, es 73   Gene/K3QLZ