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NEWINGTON, CT, May 7, 2001--ARRL will offer two forums, a demonstration of its popular TravelPlus repeater-locating software--and DXCC card checking this year at Dayton Hamvention. In addition, a wide array of ARRL publications and products will be on sale, and there will be a table of freebies too.
This, the 50th Dayton Hamvention, will be Friday through Sunday, May 18-20 in Hara Arena.
Hamvention offers an opportunity to get acquainted with ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, and other volunteers and notables in the ARRL family. At the ARRL Forum, Saturday, 8:30-9:45 AM, Room 3, President Haynie will share the podium with ARRL Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ, Great Lakes Division Director George Race, WB8BGY, and others.
 ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, will speak at the ARRL Forum, Saturday morning at Dayton Hamvention. [ARRL Photo] |
"I look forward to telling people how things are going at the ARRL and that League membership is on the rise," Haynie said. "We always enjoy Dayton Hamvention!"
During the ARRL Forum, members are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns. The forum also provides a chance to hear about League's latest activities on behalf of its members.
The ARRL Public Relations Forum is set for Sunday, 11 AM-noon, in Room 1. A panel of public relations volunteers will share their success stories on getting positive publicity for Amateur Radio in their areas. The moderator will be ARRL Public Relations Committee Chair Diane Ortiz, K2DO. Panelists will include Cal David, KF4LAR; Sherri Brower, W4STB; Scott Yonally, N8SY; Steve Anderman, K2SMA; and Jeff Reinhardt, AA6JR. Door prizes will be awarded. Ortiz and ARRL Public Relations Manager Jennifer Hagy, N1TDY, organized this year's forum. Hagy said questions about ARRL's public relations program are welcome any time during Hamvention.
 DXCC card checking again will be available at the ARRL booth at Dayton. [ARRL Photo] |
All visitors to the ARRL booth in North Hall of the indoor exhibits area can pick up a free Dayton Hamvention 50th show commemorative button. The ARRL booth will feature product demonstrations, DXCC card checking with ARRL staff members Wayne Mills, N7NG, and Dave Patton, NT1N, and volunteer card checkers, and, of course, sale of ARRL publications and products.
The authors of the popular TravelPlus for Repeaters, a map-based repeater-locating program, demonstrate their program throughout the show. Purchase the latest version of TravelPlus and get a free ARRL Repeater Directory.
A variety of free ARRL materials--from operating aids to award applications and even official forms--also will be available across the aisle from the retail sales area. Headquarters staff members will be on hand to answer questions, too.
Hamvention offers an opportunity to join ARRL or renew your membership--and get a free gift--or to take advantage of the special five-year membership rate before the dues increase on July 1!
The ARRL booth is also the place to meet ARRL Headquarters staff members who are attending this year's show as well as the various field organization volunteers who turn out to lend a hand. President Haynie and others plan to be available to chat as schedules permit.
ARRL headquarters staff will participate in various Hamvention forums and programs. Here's a sampling:
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