[RVRC] Hamfest

[E. Drew Moore]

Greetings all,

Today was a beautiful day for the W2QW Hamfest. One could not have asked 
for a better day in so many ways.

A special thanks to all committee chairs and those assigned to their 
respective assignments. Even more kudos to those members that easily 
handled multiple assignment and seemed to be having fun. You know who 
you are and what needed to be done got done. Thanks.

We didn't hear any complaints except that Kathy Sauder of Sauder 
Electronics was missed as we all were looking to pick up that item we 
needed in the shack or for the mobile. As usual Gene of KJI Electronice 
was very supported of our end goal of having a successful hamfest. If 
you get a chance try to visit his new store.

The VE Exam team candidates all went home with an upgrade. The team was 
lead by W2LJ, Larry, and the VE's were W2LJ, AB2ZK, AB2ZK, Carlos, 
KE2TT, and KB2JSG. Marvin K2VHW brought in tables and chairs for the 
testing event and Jim, KC2ZXP provided the canopies and water for the 
candidates..
A special thanks to the setup crews chaired by Scott, W2SJW, W2AEW, Alan 
and Craig, AC2FE for getting everything set up and running. Kenny, 
KC2OOP, Bruce, KC2YSF and W2LJ and Tim AB2ZK seem to be everywhere.

The club table crews lead by John, WA2F and David K2ULF kept everything 
well under control on the tables. They sold my Amp in 5 minutes. How 
good is that?

Of Course the Crew run by Bill, W2UDT to include Pete, KD2ARB, Jackie, 
KC2VVN were the heart of the activities coordinating the many door 
prizes and drawings. They were energized by that delicious crumb cake 
Victor, K2NBC dropped off. Bob KC2RDU and Sharon ran a flawless raffle 
for the vintages radios and speaker that surpassed last years take by a 
considerable amount. Our treasure Anna, KD2DUK is officially our 
sergeant of arms and Fifty Fifty ticket seller. Everyone bought a ticket 
from her.If they didn't Paul, KC2VRJ, was ready with the rescue bus.

Finally, our guest, David Burger from Australia was a delightful guest 
who also donated many books to our club table.The books went fast and 
quite a number of sellers/buyers went home with unexpected and 
information packed gifts to add to ones library.

We want to say this like all the others was another enjoyable hamfest, 
and I know there are many names  not mentioned, only because of creeping 
dementia, lol. So when I get the group photo from Anna, If you're in the 
photo we like to say thank you for making this an enjoyable day. We hope 
everyone like the food truck.

73,
Drew, Moore, W2OU;
Rich Pascale, W2PQ

Hamfest Chairmen