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<p>Good evening everybody,</p>
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<p> Last night was the final business meeting before fall, but we'll be gathering downtown next Thursday to have a group dinner (non-members always welcome!) to finish off the semester. Meet at the campus portion of Toomer's Corner at 18:00, and we'll decide
from there where to eat.</p>
<p> Also (drum roll, please)... Exciting news regarding Field Day 2015! The event is June 27 at 17:00 to June 28 at 16:59 this year. According to the ARRL, it's the largest annual radio event in the US and Canada; the objective is to "learn to operate
in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions" (<a id="LPlnk308728" href="http://www.arrl.org/field-day">http://www.arrl.org/field-day</a>). This isn't a contest, but instead is a great opportunity for an outdoor, radio related get-together. <br>
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<p> Renting a pavilion at Chewacla State Park is $50 for the whole day, and the Upper Pavilion is available for the Sunday portion of Field Day! If you've not been up there before, here's a description: it's an open air pavilion with a good roof and multiple
picnic tables, electrical outlets, and camping grills situated on the tallest hill in the park next to a nice open field. There is a bathroom next to it and plenty of parking, too. In other words, it's ideal for setting up amateur stations outside.</p>
<p> So, if you'll be in town for Field Day weekend and are interested in participating,<strong> let me know as soon as possible so we can get the pavilion reserved</strong>! You don't have to be a student or even a licensed member to come, and we'll have
a cook-out and such, too. Fun for the whole family, the more the merrier, etcetera. :)<br>
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<p>73,</p>
<p>SueAnne (KK4UWV)</p>
<p>AUARC Vice President<br>
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