I agree with Jeff. Even though the Hamfest was not as big as previous years, the people who attended it seem to enjoy it. Congratulations to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event work.
Now, let us think positively and start planning on how we can make the Hamfest better every year starting with the next one. Nizar From: BVARC [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 4:35 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jeffery MacMillian Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hamfest complainers I thought it was a great Hamfest and I didn't get an opportunity to help this year. So I guess I am just a member. No offense taken, but I am sure condescending comments could have a negative affect on getting more people involved. As a club we should value all our members. They pay dues and I see allot of people doing all they can. My thoughts is that is perfectly fine. If I spent time wondering why other people weren't involved I would be wasting my time in which I could be learning CW. Personally I have done lots of Volunteer work over the years Professionally and in the Hobby and it is always more work than reward and every time I do it, it is because I like to do it and I ended it about right there. The Ballon team is always a fun bunch to watch. The TDXS booth was nice as was the soldering station. The Testing table is always a fun place to hang out. Food was well done this year. The tail gating had a nice selection of stuff. Website was great. Positives across the board. The state even did there part with construction and signs. :) Finding Hamfest should always be the first challenge of the day. I even had a nice looking lady sell me another Navy Hat... :) Hamfest is a TON of work for the board, volunteers , vendors, and clubs alike. All who deserve more appreciation than they will ever get. Big THANK YOU to all that supported the event, and onto Next year. What we could be doing is using social media after the fact to let other hams know what they missed, followed by the dates for next year. Have Fun, Jeff KG5LRP On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 3:24 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Ok - I have been a member for almost a year. I thought it was a great show. I even bought a table. I will tell you if you need people to help, not only I will but my company is ready to help too. We are as a club, in my opinion, a great set of people, we just have to find the right place for the right people. And as for Mike, he does what he can and I believe that he wears a lot of hats and just needs more support. I know I am going to become unpopular with some members saying this, but there are 2 types of members 1) those who are members and, 2) those who are active members. I am now standing up to say I want to be an active member, please let me know what is needed. and to those who did work on the show this year (and I mean this in all caps) WHAT AND AWESOME JOB AND CUNGRATS AND THANK YOU. On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 3:14 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I personally, I think GHHH turned out pretty well. I hope those complaining about it actually did something to help. Hamfests don’t happen by themselves, they require volunteers and we didn’t hear from near enough of our members. . If you’re not volunteering for some reason that’s understandable. But if you just didn’t bother to show up, then you have no right to gripe. JP K5JPP Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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