[PVRCNC] Fwd: [PVRC] FROSTFEST MEETINGS

[Tucker McGuire]

Thanks Jim!

--Tucker

On Mon, Feb 6, 2017 at 7:25 AM, Nathan Moreschi via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Thanks!
>
>       From: Jim K4QPL <k4qpl2 at nc.rr.com>
>  To: Bert via Pvrcnc <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
>  Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 10:50 PM
>  Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: [PVRC] FROSTFEST MEETINGS
>
> Way to go Tucker and Nate!
> Pvrcnc
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: Bill Conkling <nr4c at widomaker.com>
> > Date: February 5, 2017 at 4:39:32 PM EST
> > To: PVRC <pvrc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [PVRC] FROSTFEST MEETINGS
> >
> > Fellow PVRC members,
> >
> > On behalf of the Colonial Capital Chapter, I want to thank all of you
> who attended the two meetings that were held related to FROSTFEST 2017.
> The first meeting was called to order at Noon in the lobby of the
> FROSTFGEST building.  Bill Conkling (NR4C) called the meeting to order and
> passed around a sign-up sheet for all to sign.  Twenty-nine members
> attended and two guests made their first meeting.  These two were:
> >
> > Steve N3PMF
> > Bill WA4EUN
> >
> > This intent of this meeting was to gather as many members as we could
> and get an attendance record and to offer prospective new members a chance
> to get to a meeting.  Thus the meeting was adjourned quickly so we could
> make our way to lunch.
> >
> > And, to lunch we went.
> >
> > The next meeting began at One O’clock at Roma’s Restaurante in
> Mechanicsville, VA, just five miles from FROSTFEST.  We settled in for a
> nice lunch and Bill (NR4C) welcomed all to the meeting and turned things
> over to VP Ted (W3TB) who thanked all who came.  And all stood up and
> introduced themselves so that we could put a face to the call.
> >
> > The NAQP Club Competition Cup was on display and a photo was taken of it
> at each table.
> >
> > Next, President Bud, (W3LL) said a few words and gave out some awards.
> >
> > Bob W3IDT for the 2015 September VHF contest Medium Category. ARRL Gavel.
> > For perseverance in making it to the top of the W3SO mountain in all
> kinds of weather and for W3SO summary result write ups.
> >
> > Tucker McGuire W4FS – For Most Improved New Contester
> > One of PVRC’s younger active contesters, Tucker has advanced his skills
> rapidly, putting up good scores, showing constant improvement, and even
> winning the Rookie overlay category for North America in the 2016 CQ WPX
> SSB contest.
> >
> > Nate Moreschi N4YDU – For Outstanding Service to Ham Radio Contesting by
> Being an ARRL Contest Awards Editor
> > Everyone knows that Nate is a world class contester, a past WRTC
> competitor and the chairman of the NC – East Chapter of PVRC. But he also
> contributes to our sport by making the considerable commitment to serve as
> an editor for published ARRL contest results.
> >
> > And, Steve, (N3PMF) who attended the meeting at noon, was in attendance
> and was verily voted in as a member of PVRC.
> >
> > Ted tells me that there were 55 members seated at the tables so I got to
> test the attendance report for the most ever attendees at a meeting.
> >
> > The Second Annual Galactic Luncheon event was a great success and I am
> told that Ted has made tentative arrangements for next year already.
> >
> > Again,I thank all who came to these meetings and to FROSTFEST as it is
> the biggest event in the area.  And it is almost the center of our circle
> so it like home.  Aside from the deals and temptations of the show, it is a
> place to meet and catch up with friends and fellow amateurs.
> >
> > I look forward to seeing you all next year.
> >
> > …bill  nr4c
> >
> >
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