[PVRCNC] Re: [PVRC] PVRCNC-East Early meeting and election notice

[Howie Hoyt]

Jim -

THANK YOU for your outstanding leadership !

PVRC/NC East is poised for even greater accomplishments as N1LN,
KA1ARB, W4MR, and quite a few other N.C. stations upgrade.

We are truly lucky to have someone with the stature of AA4NC to
preside over the continued expansion of PVRC/NC East.

Thanks, Howie N4AF



On Nov 27, 2007 7:23 AM, Jim Jordan, K4QPL <k4qpl at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> As promised this time last year, I agreed to one, and only one, more year as
> your chairman. I can't guarantee all promises are kept, but this is one I
> will keep as I firmly believe in new leaders with new ideas. I sincerely
> appreciate the tremendous support I have had during the past two years.  We
> have continued to make an impact on PVRC scores, we've had a lot of fun and
> we have a lot of new and active members. We have become better contesters
> through the shared experiences and knowledge of all.  I'm sure most of this
> would have happened anyway, but you've made it a most enjoyable experience
> for me. TU to all.
>
> As an extremely loose group with no local bylaws, regulations or dues,
> Roberts Rules of Order are about as welcome as Murphy here. Too many of us
> have experienced clubs where factions and politics were de rigeur. We can
> have elections, nominating committees, and whatever other political stuff
> you want.
>
> Or, we can elect a chairman and others by the tested and true tradition of
> PVRCNC-East. (Blow that whistle, guys and gals, the "railroad" is coming!)
>
> I have it on good authority that one of our most experienced and personable
> world class contesters, after a couple years of minimal activity due to some
> personal situations, is getting back into full bore contesting and club
> activity. He has also expressed willingness to lead PVRCNC-East for a
> one-year term with a "platform" of developing a strong leadership team to
> insure ongoing continuity of this great club and chapter.
>
> I am referring to none other than Will Roberts, AA4NC and frequent operator
> of W4MR.  Some of the newer members may not have heard as much from Will,
> but go back a few years and look at his achievements in all the major
> contests, contest DXpeditions, etc. More recently he hosted one of the
> W1AW/4 locations in IARU. You name it, Will's done it. He is equally at home
> on cw and phone and recognizes that each member's particular interest and
> aptitude is welcome in our great hobby. He's a musician and also an
> experienced pilot. Story is that while communicating on the aircraft band
> another ham pilot recognized Will's "tail number" and called on the radio,
> "Is that AA4NC?" To which Will, ever the contester, replied in a flash, "59
> NC"!
>
> Will is also totally non-political and says if anyone else wants the job, he
> will gladly step aside. Likewise, I would not want welcoming Will's
> willingness to serve the club to be construed as opposing anyone else who is
> interested.
>
> So, at our meeting next Thursday (Dec. 6) part of our business will be to
> elect a chairman for the coming year. If anyone wants to throw their hat in
> the ring, just let us know. If you can't attend this month and you would
> like to put in a nomination or vote by proxy, you can send it to either
> W4KAZ, chapter secretary, or myself.
>
> As Garrison Keillor might say, "It's been a busy contesting month at Lake
> Woebegone".   I'm sure we all look forward to seeing each other and hearing
> all about your successes as well as your experiences proving Robbie Burns
> immortal words about the "best laid plans of mice and men....."
>
> Last, but not least, having taken time off for a change in QTH, Jack, W0UCE,
> will be back in top form with the paper contest. I hear on the grapevine
> that while moving, Jack came across more goodies from his junque box and
> there will be several more prizes for "win or place". So if your historical
> and esoteric radio knowledge is not on a par with folks like K4CIA, come to
> the December meeting and improve your odds. (If the prizes are all wrapped
> like the ones for past winners, we may be at Manchester's all night HI!)
>
> 73 and see you next Thursday,
>
> Jim, K4QPL, soon to be "ex-chairman"
>
> _______________________________________________
> PVRC mailing list
> PVRC at mailman.qth.net
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/pvrc
>



-- 
http://N4AF.BLOUNTSCREEK.ORG