[SOC] New Certificate Designed, Sent

[w9ya]

That stuff is too pretty for my shack .... and it seems too nice for someone
that is truly SOC.

- Wallowing in the bacteria of my well worn shack and the well worn
equipment in it.

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM, J. Ervin Bates <w8erv at acd.net> wrote:

> Good morning, everyone:
>
> The long awaited, long anticipated Certificates are going out today.  Many
> apologies for the lengthy delay....the delay is certainly worthy of Second
> Class status (hi hi).  The good news is that this batch is the FIRST batch
> of the new design!  We have updated the logo with an iambic, which was
> refurbed by Gregg Mulder (WB8LZG-newly minted SOC #933), and sports custom
> made paddles (also handcrafted by Gregg).  He has done work for several
> Hams, both locally and abroad, and is doing some work for Vibroplex, too!  I
> just sent my Vibroplex iambic to him for refurbishing and new paddles and
> can't wait to see the finished product.  Photos to follow!  Take a look at
> his website http://www.egr.msu.edu/~mulderg/
>
> Now, the Certificates are going out in today's mail to the following:
>
> John K5ZU
> Arnold K0ZK
> Dale G4IPZ
> Nancy K9FH
> John F5VHC
> Michael AC6E
> Scott KG9Z
>
> If I haven't listed you here, and you DID order a Certificate, please let
> me know.  I've never had an issue with the integrity of the SOC'ers and
> trust them.
>
> Finally, we are offering a Christmas 2010 edition of the Certificate, so if
> you don't have one and want to order one, now is your time.  They will be
> printed on Christmas afternoon, or evening and sent out right afterwards.  I
> hate to say it, but I have already received some compliments on the look of
> the new Certificates.  Might have to go back to printing them on paper bags
> so I don't jeopardize my SOC status.  Oh and if you want to see what they
> look like, a sample is posted on the SOC website.
>
> Merry Christmas to all!
>
>
>
> EH?
>
> Erv W8ERV
>
> Second Class Operators' Club Certificate Dude
> "I strive for mediocrity"
>
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