[arrl-odv:31498] Ham-Com Last Call
Ham-Com was the largest hamfest in the West Gulf Division. This is a permanent closure of the event by the organizers. As an additional note, at present all hamfests of any size in the West Gulf through February have been canceled by the organizers _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Ham-Com Last Call Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:23:52 +0000 From: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> Reply-To: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> To: n5aus@n5aus.com Ham-Com Last Call It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter about the future of Ham-Com. After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern. We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community. Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”. 73 Bill Nelson President of Ham-Com Inc www.hamcom.org <https://hamcom.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&id=fab899b922&e=aeaf864979> This email was sent to n5aus@n5aus.com <mailto:n5aus@n5aus.com> /why did I get this?/ <https://hamcom.us19.list-manage.com/about?u=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&id=c3539bfec6&e=aeaf864979&c=df66267f0e> unsubscribe from this list <https://hamcom.us19.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&id=c3539bfec6&e=aeaf864979&c=df66267f0e> update subscription preferences <https://hamcom.us19.list-manage.com/profile?u=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&id=c3539bfec6&e=aeaf864979> Ham-Com, inc · PO Box 260721 · Plano, TX 75026-0721 · USA Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp <http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=referral_marketing&aid=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&afl=1>
Wow, I’m really disappointed. I had fun. I’m an honorary Texan (watch out John!) and I have loads of friends there. But I’ll still find an excuse to come on down. 73 Ria N2RJ On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 10:33 AM John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:
Ham-Com was the largest hamfest in the West Gulf Division. This is a permanent closure of the event by the organizers.
As an additional note, at present all hamfests of any size in the West Gulf through February have been canceled by the organizers
_______________________________________
John Robert Stratton
N5AUS
Director
West Gulf Division
Office: 512-445-6262
Cell: 512-426-2028
P.O. Box 2232
Austin, Texas 78768-2232
*_______________________________________*
-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Ham-Com Last Call Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:23:52 +0000 From: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> <info@hamcom.org> Reply-To: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> <info@hamcom.org> To: n5aus@n5aus.com
It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter about the future of Ham-Com. After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern.
We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community.
Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”.
73
Bill Nelson
President of Ham-Com Inc www.hamcom.org <https://hamcom.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8ba03f5ee0129ad87e5704e69&id=fab899b922&e=aeaf864979>
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John, I certainly hate to hear this. We’ve enjoyed Ham Com immensely over the years with so many friends and fond memories. A sad day to be sure. 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 23, 2020, at 9:33 AM, John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:
Ham-Com was the largest hamfest in the West Gulf Division. This is a permanent closure of the event by the organizers.
As an additional note, at present all hamfests of any size in the West Gulf through February have been canceled by the organizers
_______________________________________
John Robert Stratton
N5AUS
Director West Gulf Division
Office: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232
_______________________________________
-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Ham-Com Last Call Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:23:52 +0000 From: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> Reply-To: Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> To: n5aus@n5aus.com
It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter about the future of Ham-Com. After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern.
We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community.
Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”.
73
Bill Nelson
President of Ham-Com Inc
www.hamcom.org
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