Saturday, August 2, was a beautiful day for EAWA members and friends to make their way to the Augusta Civic Center for the ARRL Maine State Convention and Hamfest. It was great to see our friends from other parts of the state and other clubs, as well as hear the presentations and browse items on the vendors tables.
As is usually the case, many people closely studied the vendor tables throughout the morning. Others were in and out of presentations and group meetings.
Among these presentations given were Parks on the Air, with Kevin W1DED, the ARRL Forum, with the New England Director and Vice Director, Tom K1KI and Phil K9HI respectively, an ARRL ARES Meet & Greet, with Maine Section Emergency Coordinator, Derrick KW1A, and a Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter Meeting.
As part of the ARRL Forum, Phil N1EP presented two awards. Phil recognized Jim KY2D for his continued passion and commitment to the National Traffic System. Jim routinely handles a large number of messages along with offering frequent traffic handling training sessions. Phil also presented the Maine Ham Radio Operator of the Year to yours truly, Marion, W1GRL.
Even with the activities, there was time to hang out with friends and, for some, start some shenanigans! In the photos below, Mark W1ABY and Stan W1BOY share vendor notes, while Joan W1DLC, Marion W1GRL, and Barbara KC1SSY share the morning’s news. Marion and Stan were happy to catch up with their friend, Kevin W1DED. There’s something fishy about the bottom right photo…
What a pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning! Many thanks to Cory KU1U and the Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club for organizing this time honored event!
Written by Marion, W1GRL
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