It may not be colliding with the Dayton Hamfest but occurring the weekend before qualifies as clashing for me,
Paul, KD4BFN > On Jan 3, 2024, at 10:23 AM, John Figliozzi <jfigl...@nycap.rr.com> wrote: > > Yes. And Sunday is Mother's Day. But we don’t plan on “Festing” on that > day. At least we’re not clashing with the Dayton Hamfest. :) And by > potentially holding a dual attendance event (virtual-definite; > in-person-potentially), those that have a clash for other reasons can choose > what is more convenient for them. > > John > >> On Jan 3, 2024, at 1:01 AM, Maryanne Kehoe <atlanta...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> That is the weekend of Eurovision!!! :) >> >> >> >> Maryanne >> >> On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 11:12 PM Richard Cuff <rdc...@gmail.com> wrote: >> We will soon be reaching out to folks who have participated in prior Fests >> to gauge their intent to join us in person. >> >> In the aftermath of the pandemic, we know some folks are loath to gather in >> large groups nowadays; that's why we'll still have a Zoom component. >> >> We also will need to identify a physical venue for the in-person component, >> and we'll be picking a venue based, in part, on how many folks plan on >> joining us in person. >> >> If you're interested in updates, we strongly encourage you to register for >> the Fest e-group here: >> >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> This is the best way to keep up-to-date on Fest happenings without having to >> check the Fest website for updates. >> >> Thanks -- >> >> Richard Cuff & John Figliozzi, co-Festmeisters >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 11:47 AM John A. Figliozzi <jfigl...@nycap.rr.com> >> wrote: >> THE “FESTMEISTERS" IN CONSULTATION WITH THE NASWA EXECUTIVE BOARD HAVE >> DECIDED TO SHIFT THE DATES OF THE 2024 FEST TO THE WEEKEND OF MAY 10-11!!!! >> >> (Yes, we know that’s “shouting”, but we figure big news deserves a big, >> noticeable announcement.) >> >> Stay “tuned” for further information. We also are examining the possibility >> of once again holding an in-person event in cooperation with the current >> online “Zoom” event. >> >> Better ease of travel and the potential for fewer health concerns in spring >> as opposed to winter were partial considerations for this decision to move >> the dates. It will now be known as: >> >> THE (Ahem) “WINTER” SWL FEST >> >> … even though it’s not in winter and covers far more than shortwave. (What >> can we say but we can’t come up with a better identifying moniker after more >> than three decades.) >> >> Thank you for your continued support and interest. We’ll be back in touch >> shortly. For one thing, we’ll want to poll past and potential attendees on >> their own interest and ability to commit to participating in an in-person >> event. >> >> 73s >> Richard Cuff >> John Figliozzi >> Fest Ringleaders >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- >> Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. >> View/Reply Online (#14421): https://groups.io/g/NASWA/message/14421 >> Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/103484871/384618 >> -=-=- >> Please address messages directly TO this group - avoid CC: and BCC: to this >> group. >> -=-=- >> Group Owner: naswa+ow...@groups.io >> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/NASWA/leave/3634037/384618/1157653710/xyzzy >> [rdc...@gmail.com] >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> Swlfest@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> swlfest-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown >> above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> Swlfest@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> swlfest-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown >> above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > Swlfest@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to > swlfest-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown > above. > > For more information on the Fest, visit: > > http://www.swlfest.com > http://swlfest.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Swlfest mailing list Swlfest@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to swlfest-requ...@hard-core-dx.com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above. For more information on the Fest, visit: http://www.swlfest.com http://swlfest.blogspot.com
