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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thanks to all that came and participated in our first LARC Hamfest/Tailgate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The event was successful and made the club some money. We had people with some good ideas that carried them out the day of the event. There has been some feedback this morning from other club’s members. A few wanted it earlier to start at 7am but mostly that they enjoyed the event and were impressed with our first try at this type of event. We surprised most everyone with free coffee and donuts. It was a nice benefit. They also were impressed with our selection of door prizes. There were no negative comments about anything just wanted it earlier. That stems from places like TARC Fest that start at daybreak and it was the Tampa guys making the suggestion. We had hams come from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties there. I am sure that I missed a few but will update that at the Christmas party. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Congratulations to one of our own, George Gafford, KI4NBE. He was the big winner getting two of the drawings and two nice gift certificates. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The church was having a yard sale at the same time as the hamfest and it was a nice addition. Some of our people made purchases and helped their carpet fund. They have just put new carpet in the church and are working hard to put the carpet money back into the general fund. Pastor Rusty Herrington, of Revolution Church, was pleased with the turnout and gave us a green light for future events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Kevin Rought, N4KMR, was the driving force in this successful event. He spent lots of time selecting a location and seeking out the nice list of donors for our door prizes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Our Vice President, Matthew Stevens, KK4FEM, his brother Andrew Stevens, WX4AMS, were true assets in the setup operation of the event making it run smoothly. Several other club members were running, lifting, fetching and doing during the whole event and it was truly a great team effort. Thanks to all. Sorry if I didn’t list all of the names but I am always a brain cell short when it comes to remembering people on the spur of the moment. I will remember them all during the course of the next day or two. I will kick myself for not mentioning more. Our next on event will need even more volunteers to fill in the gaps that we noticed this time. We can never have to many workers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The VE team made a good showing and gave 4 exams during the event. We have had another great year with our VE team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Finally to our donors. They made all the difference in the world for our bottom line with a special thanks to Al Sheppard, W4ZSC, and Roy Bucher, K3YVS, with the help of Bob Siegel, WA4YFN. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thank you all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Rich Kennedy - N4ESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Lakeland Amateur Radio Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>813-240-5614<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:n4ess@tampabay.rr.com">n4ess@tampabay.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>