[FQP] [FCG] 2014 Orlando Contest Dinner Venue Change

[Christopher Blake]

Kudos to you, Chris- tnx fer all the hard work!

C U There!

73/OJ,
Chris, NX4N :-)

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On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM, <Georgek5kg at aol.com> wrote:

> Chris,
>
> What a great announcement.  Thanks for all the hard work that  obviously
> went into relocating our premiere FCG Banquet to a new  QTH.
>
> Sign me up!  My check will be in the mail to K4LQ tomorrow.
>
> 73, George.
>
> George  Wagner, K5KG
> Sarasota, FL
> 941-400-1960 cell
>
>
> In a message dated 12/20/2013 8:40:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> chris.plumblee at gmail.com writes:
>
> Gentlemen & Ladies,
>
> Unfortunately, due to the City of  Orlando declining to renew the lease on
> the American Legion Post #19's  facility at 2101 Lee Rd., we're forced to
> seek a change in venue for our  2014 event. The Post #19 has been a great
> home for the Orlando Contest  Dinner for the past four years, and we wish
> them well as they go forward.  Unfortunately, their new home does not have
> a
> banquet hall available to  rent.
>
> However, I believe I've found a great replacement just across the  street.
> The American Legion Department of Florida, the statewide chapter of  the
> American Legion, has their headquarters literally just across Lee Road
>  from
> Post #19's old building. So, on Friday, February 7, 2014, set your GPS  to
> direct you to
>
> 1912A Lee Road
> Orlando, FL 32810
>
> which is  a large two-story building with a blue roof on the opposite side
> of the  street from the American Legion Post where our dinner has been held
> for the  past four years.
>
> One additional wrinkle with this new facility has to  do with capacity.
> Always before we could squeeze in a few extra folks at  the last minute,
> but
> fire codes strictly prohibit more than 100 people in  the banquet hall
> we've
> rented, so our maximum capacity will be strictly  enforced this year. Get
> your tickets early if you're thinking of coming;  you won't want to miss
> the
> presentation by K1DG, president of WRTC2014, as  he discusses the first
> return of WRTC to the USA since 1996.
>
> Once  again, as a reminder, the 2014 Orlando Contest Dinner will be held
>  on
> Friday, February 7 2014 from 6pm until 9pm at the American  Legion
> Department of Florida, 1912A Lee Road in Orlando. Our speaker will  be Doug
> Grant K1DG, president of WRTC2014. To purchase tickets, send a $25  check
> to
> K4LQ at
>
> 3437 Lake Josephine Drive
> Lake Placid, FL  33852
>
> or, send $26 by PayPal to blake at n4gi.com.
>
> Please mention  the event to local and other regional clubs; we need to
> spread the word  about the Dayton of the Southeast!
>
> 73,
> Chris WF3C
>
> --
> Chris  Plumblee
> 407.494.5155
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