[PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East Holiday Dinner Summary

[NX9T at aol.com]

The December meeting for the North Carolina Chapter (East) was held on  
December 1st.  Typical meeting elements were held to a minimum as the  evening was 
centered on enjoying a special meal and fellowship.  Those  in attendance: 
W0UCE, Jack, and daughter Vickie; K4QPL, Jim, and xyl Tricia;  K2AV, Guy, and xyl 
Joyce; N4TL, Tom, and xyl Jan; W4MY, Marty, and xyl Chris  KC4HDI; N4CW, 
Bert, and xyl Patty; WW4M, Jim; N3NPQ, Jeff; WS4NC, Don; W4RXG,  Melissa; N4YDU, 
Nate; and NX9T, Jeff, and xyl Suzie.  K4CIA and K4HA were  unable to attend due 
to a trip to Florida to assist K4PB in the repair of his  hurricane damaged 
antenna system.
 
The festivities opened with K4QPL presenting a gift of appreciation to  
former NC-E Chairman K2AV.  An introduction of guests followed.  While  dinner was 
being prepared, a special "guest-non-ham" Paper Contest was conducted  of 
which Jan (xyl of N4TL) took home the beautiful poinsettia.  A more  typical Paper 
Contest was then held for the hams in attendance and NX9T and N4CW  tied for 
top honors.
 
The group then enjoyed a delicious meal together.  To our surprise,  Santa 
and Mrs. Claus stopped in for a visit. The holiday gathering was a  nice treat.  
There were many of our brethren who were unable to attend for  a variety of 
reasons but we look forward to seeing  as many as  possible at our "normal" 
meeting in January. 
 
PVRCNC-EAST appreciates the involvement and support of each of it's  members. 
We are ending 2005 with a high level of HF activity and look forward to  
starting 2006 with much enthusiasm and energy.  Join us in January and hit  the 
ground running (or S/P if you prefer!).
 
73,
jeff nx9t