Second Annual Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure – Sunday, September 10, 2023

When:
Sunday, September 10, 2023
1:00pm to 5:00pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York

Where:
Colt State Park, Bristol RI

SITE #25 MAP

Organizer: NCRC k1jsm@arrl.net

Description:
Newport County Radio Club is happy to announce our second annual Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure recognizing the achievements of club members, and the many activities that the club participates in throughout the year. It’s also a fun way to get together and enjoy a late summer day! This year’s event will be held at Colt State Park in Bristol RI on Sunday September 10 starting at 1 PM.

PETER LAWSON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
The 2nd annual Peter Lawson Outdoor Adventure will be at Colt State Park

Sunday September 10, 2023.
Register and Save the Date Now!

The picnic starts Sunday at 1 pm. Delicious catered dinner by Scratch Kitchen of Newport (same as last year).

Our Sunday picnic caps off three days of the All-RI POTA event, sponsored by NCRC, and managed by Jim Garman, KC1QDC. There will be active radio stations at the event so you can experience Parks-On-The-Air. Colt State Park is K-2872 in the Parks-On-The-Air (POTA) radio event.

The PLOA Sunday picnic event is for all NCRC members and their families. All RI POTA participants are invited as well. Best of all, it is FREE! You may wish to make a donation of any amount but not required.

WE NEED A HEAD COUNT to accurately forecast the amount of food to order. PLEASE sign up on the club web site now, W1SYE.ORG. Or, if web sites are not your thing, send an email to k1jsm@arrl.net.

As a reward for registering now, we have several drawings for prizes:

  • An antenna survey, recommendations & set-up assistance at your QTH by Mr. DX, W1LY.
  • $100 Gift Certificate to DXEngineering
  • A POTA activation (a guided training session) on another date & in RI with a POTA pro who will provide all the equipment.
  • A Wolf River Coil antenna (the antenna shoot out winner).

PLUS – events for the kids, and recognition of Jack Garforth, N1JK, (SK-Silent Key) and more.

Hope to see you there. Register now!

Should you be willing to donate to the event to cover expenses, please use the following Donation Button or find the link Pay Dues or Donate on the club website (You don’t need a PayPal account to donate as any credit card can be used).

Jack Garforth N1JK Silent Key

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jack Garforth N1JK.

Jack was a long-time member of NCRC (our records go back 33 years and he was a member before then).  His 32 years of volunteering to hold and run VE exams was just celebrated in 2021.  Jack was a constant presence at our weekly breakfast gatherings in Middletown, and was a warm and welcoming voice to even the most shy newcomer.  He was almost always present during our weekly 75 meter nets as well as RI ARES nets.  Jack’s voice and strong signal still echoes in our minds.  Jack was a life member of the Newport County Radio Club.  He will be sorely missed.

Services were private and there is a request for no flowers.  However, for anyone wishing to make a donation in his honor, the information is provided below:

In memory of: Jack Garforth
Aquidneck School PGT
70 Reservoir Road
Middletown, RI 02842

Jack Garforth N1JK receiving a VE Special Recognition Award for 32 years of service in March of 2021

Forrest Golden, W1ZAR, Silent Key

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Forrest Golden, W1ZAR

Forrest has been a fixture at Summer Field Day for many years, showing up to do the setup and takedown work, and of course was usually at our club meetings.  In addition to his amateur radio interests, Forrest was an avid sailor.

His service is at Portsmouth Methodist Church on February 23rd at 10 AM