The Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure (PLOA) was held this past Sunday September 15th at Colt State Park.  It was an absolutely stunning late summer day.  Unlike last year’s event, there was no threat of rain, and the temperature was a delightful 74 degrees.

Folks started arriving and things kicked off at noon.  Following a fantastic catered meal, we began the day reflecting on our history (Notes available here), and the club received a commendation from the ARRL New England Director Fred Kemmerer recognizing our 75 year history. Ed Gosling W1NQH, our longest serving member, received the award on behalf of the club (Ed has held every office for the club and his actual join date is much earlier that the club records indicate).  David Caine W1DEC, Silent Key, received recognition for his service to the club, which was accepted by his family members who traveled down from Vermont.

Drawings were held throughout the afternoon (DX Engineering provided several gift certificates, and the ARRL provided several publications as gifts), and many folks were able to view the custom radio trailer and satellite station built by Carl Dumas KC1NAM

Our thanks go out to the ARRL staff who joined us:

• Fred Kemmerer AB1OC  (NE Division Director)
• Phillip Temples K9HI  (NE Vice Director)
• Kevin Beal K8EAL. (Director of Development)
• Nancy Austin KC1NEK  (RI Section Manager)

Many thanks also to the committee members who put on the event:

• Jim Sendrak KC1LYG
• John Mills K1JSM
• Willy Maclean W1LY
• Jim Sammons KA1ZOU
• Bob Beatty WB4SON

And of course the designer of the 75th logo and photographer extraordinaire Keith Henry KC1LPV whos photos can be seen below:

Jim KC1LYG  was the chairman of the PLOA

Folks attending the event

Willy W1LY recognizing the contributions of our SK, David Caine W1DEC