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NEWINGTON, CT, Mar 4, 2005--A slate of at least 10 ARRL-sponsored forums and activities will highlight the League's 2005 National Convention, held in conjunction with Dayton Hamvention Friday through Sunday, May 20-22. Even more are in the planning stages. In addition, ARRL EXPO 2005--a special area at Hara Arena where visitors can learn what the League means to Amateur Radio--will offer an opportunity to meet ARRL publication authors, view software demonstrations, find out more about DXCC, ARES, clubs and mentoring, the ARRL Education and Technology Program, youth activities, amateur licensing, product review testing, RFI, BPL and much more. ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, now deeply engaged in planning activities, is eager to spread the enthusiasm about this year's ARRL National convention.
"The level of excitement for the 2005 ARRL National Convention is contagious," Inderbitzen said. "Dayton Hamvention has really rolled out the red carpet for ARRL, preparing the way for a top-notch show, and ARRL staffers and volunteers are pulling together loads of exhibits, displays and presentations."
The lion's share of ARRL's National Convention activity
will take place at ARRL EXPO 2005 in the "Ballarena" at Hara Arena. Inderbitzen
says visitors should come prepared not just to learn or be informed but to have
some fun.
Cover of the Rolling Stone? Well, how about cover of the QST? Visitors dropping by ARRL EXPO 2005 can have their photo taken then digitally superimposed on a cover of QST. For a modest fee, you'll walk away with a souvenir to wow your friends or at least hang on the wall of your shack.
ARRL National Convention Forums
 Dayton Hamvention typically attracts upward of 25,000 visitors from around the world. |
 ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, answers questions during the ARRL forum at Dayton Hamvention 2004. |
 (L-R) ARRL Ohio SM Joe Phillips, K8QOE, ARRL Vice President Kay Craigie, N3KN, and ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, at an earlier Dayton Hamvention. Phillips is organizing a Wouff Hong ceremony to be held in conjunction with the ARRL National Convention. |
You'll also find ARRL staff members and volunteers at many other Hamvention forums. Sessions organized by individuals working directly with Dayton Hamvention include: Teacher's Workshop with Carole Perry, WB2MGP, and Youth in Amateur Radio Program; DXing and Contesting forums and more! A complete slate of convention forums is available on the Dayton Hamvention Web site.
But Wait! There's More!
In addition to the various forums and presentations, ARRL Ohio Section Manger Joe Phillips, K8QOE, is organizing an ARRL Wouff Hong ceremony. Steeped in ritual and mystery, this ceremony also promises to be great fun. Attendees receive a special keepsake. The Wouff Hong ceremony takes place Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 PM, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Dayton.
 No one can pass up the fresh-grilled burgers available in the Dayton Hamvention flea market area |
The National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE) will be attending Hamvention as guests of the ARRL National Convention. ARRL and NARTE have a Memorandum of Understanding to support mutually beneficial programs and activities. NARTE representatives will be on hand at the ARRL exhibit and will provide FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) examinations to interested applicants. The testing fee, not included in the Hamvention admission price, is $40. Register or get more information from the NARTE Web site or by calling NARTE toll-free at 800-89-NARTE (800-896-2783).
 The main arena in the Hara Arena complex is always a busy place and a popular gathering spot for Hamventioneers. |
ARRL EXPO 2005 visitors will be able to pick up a free "ARRL Passport," which they can exchange for a 2005 ARRL National Convention keepsake when making qualifying purchases from participating retailers at Hamvention.
The theme of Dayton Hamvention 2005 is "Bringing hams together from around the world." Upward of 25,000 visitors from the US and elsewhere on the globe make the annual pilgrimage to Hamvention, where socializing is a big part of the fun.
Check the ARRL
National Convention at Dayton Hamvention Web page for future information
updates.
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