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
