[QCWA Hotlist] Convention Status Reminder

[Ken Simpson, W8EK]

Hi Vic,

We certainly will be "pushing" the convention.

I had a thought that you might want to investigate.  ARRL has a web page
where all of the hamfests and conventions are listed.  It is a
searchable data base, as I am sure you know.  Usually we think of it for
hamfests, but it says it is for conventions as well.  I had always
assumed that meant ARRL conventions that were held in conjunction with
the hamfests.  However I see a 10-10 convention listed.  It would seem
that if they can list a 10-10 convention, they could also list a QCWA
convention.  Having it in the ARRL data base should help publicity.

I have no idea how to get it listed, but I assume an e-mail to ARRL
would tell us.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at speakeasy.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400


> -----Original Message-----
> From: qcwahotlist-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:qcwahotlist-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:52 PM
> To: qcwahotlist at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [QCWA Hotlist] Convention Status Reminder
> 
> 
> Good Afternoon, Hot list members.  This is just a reminder 
> that we are 
> now inside the 3 month (180 day) window before the October 3 - 5th 
> International Convention here at beautiful Virginia Beach.  How about 
> that wonderful Journal cover with the pictures of some of the local 
> Virginia Beach attractions!  Great job, Chuck, Jan, and Doug!
> 
> The convention web page has new material to be uploaded sometime this 
> week in the Convention Updates pages, and you might take a look -- 
> www.qcwa-ch119.org. 
> 
> Please let's try to minimize the negativism about the economy and gas 
> prices, and etc. that seems to be permeating most of our 
> conversations 
> these days.  We won't advance the well being of the 
> convention status if 
> we talk down the possibilities.  Let's keep a good thought as we talk 
> with those whom we influence:  QCWA members, local amateur radio club 
> members, etc.  There is, after all, little that will pump up 
> attitudes 
> and create an atmosphere of good will than positive people spreading 
> good information about things we all care about. 
> 
> Get out there and spread the good word among your own members.  We're 
> always available to provide any follow-up information you or 
> any of your 
> members may wish to have.  Registrations are starting to come in at a 
> faster pace, but we have not yet covered our base commitment 
> for rooms 
> to the hotel.  It IS still a bit early, but the sooner we get 
> the ball 
> rolling the better the whole experience will be.
> 
> Call or Write  if there is anything we can do to help you to 
> influence 
> those for whom you have responsibility.  Good luck to us all.
> 
> Vic Culver, W4VIC
> QCWA 2008 Convention Chairman
> vic.w4vic at verizon.net
> 757-495-2679 (H)
> 757-282-1290 (Mobile - Preferred)
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