10-10 At The ARRL National Convenion

[N1API]

I've heard from Mel, KD5DE the President of 10-10 concerning plans for the ARRL Convention in July.

Mel will be the official representing 10-10. One local member in Hartford, (Art), will be receiving the material need for the booth, (Banners and Newsletters), and Mel will bring a kit with him when he flies in. He will stay at one of the hotels in Windsor Locks and Mel will drive in with Art.

The 10-10 booth will be open on Friday July 18th and Saturday July 19th. (It is a three day convention, Thursday is devoted to forums, activities, and ARRL Visits).

I plan to be there Friday and Saturday to help out with the booth. That gives us three people committed to mostly full time. If you are planning to attend we would like to get other 10-10 or club members to volunteer for an hour or two to sit in and give us some time to take a break, or see the convention or flea market. This is not "heavy duty" it is mostly just handing out newsletters and flyers or just meeting and greeting the people who stop by to say hello and sign the guest list. It can be a chance to find a spot to sit for an hour or so to see the world go by.

I'll be looking at information for the Bus system in Hartford. I suspect that it may be easier, (and cheaper), to get a one or two day round trip train ticket in from Meriden or Wallingford and take the bus to the Convention Center rather than have to deal with the traffic and parking fees for the convention center. You can park in one of the Meriden lots close to the station for free.

If you would like to sit with us for a while please let me know and I will pass this information on to Mel.

Thanks.

Al N1API
10-10 Planning Committee
CH/CM Castle Craig Chapter of 10-10