[ARDF] Host for 2009 USA ARDF Championships

[Vadim Afonkin (Comcast)]

I have organazed events in the past and I am sure I can do it next year, 
assuming folks can provide me with TX's. I will find venue, accomodations, 
volunteers etc.

Vadim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Homingin at aol.com>
To: <ardf at kkn.net>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 9:28 AM
Subject: [ARDF] Host for 2009 USA ARDF Championships


> In the past twelve months, hams in the USA have been treated to two
> outstanding national direction finding championship events.  Now it is 
> time to look
> forward to 2009.  As ARRL's ARDF Coordinator, I am seeking organizers for 
> the USA
> ARDF Championships, to be held about a year from now.
>
> Hams in the selected city will invite radio-orienteers from all over the 
> USA
> plus visitors from abroad.  They will stage separate events on 2 meters 
> and 80
> meters in accordance with IARU's rules for ARDF competitions.  They will
> provide medals and host a dinner at which the medals will be awarded.  And 
> if they
> organize it well, they will have lots of fun.  As a bonus, if approved, 
> this
> event may also be designated as the IARU Region 2 ARDF Championships.
>
> If your local radio club or club council has ever put on a hamfest or ARRL
> convention, then all the necessary organizational skills and experience to 
> stage
> an event of this type are probably available to you.  Hams who have 
> organized
> previous championships will have plenty of advice about foxtailing sites,
> mapping, housing, publicity, transportation, finances, and so forth.
>
> If you believe that the hams in your area would be seriously interested in
> hosting the 2009 USA ARDF Championships, please contact me via e-mail now. 
> I
> can provide information to help you approach your club/council leaders 
> about it.
>
> A new page of tips for organizing and hosting ARDF championships is now at
> <http://www.homingin.com>.
>
> What better way to generate enthusiasm within your club, help your fellow
> hams, promote international goodwill, and have a great time doing it!
>
> Joe Moell K0OV
> homingin at aol.com
> www.homingin.com
>
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