PETE LAWSON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
The 4th annual Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure will be at Colt State Park
Sunday September 7, 2025.
Register and Save the Date Now!
The picnic starts Sunday at 11:30AM and runs to 3:00PM.
Delicious catered luncheon by Common Pub & Grille, Bristol, RI (same as last year).
Colt State Park is US-2872 in the Parks-On-The-Air (POTA) radio system. We will have a station set up so members can make one contact. For that QSO, you get one ticket. Later in the day, tickets will be drawn for prizes!
Several 
…and other cool stuff!
The PLOA Sunday picnic event is free for all NCRC members and their families. 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 NOW!
If you wish to make a donation to help offset event costs, you can click the link below (Average cost PP $20)
Swap Meet!
Got some gear you want to Swap, Sell, or Donate? BRING IT!
(We’ll also have some equipment from the Estate of Jack Garforth)
Got a favorite homemade desert?
Consider bringing a small plate to share with fellow members.
Hope to see you there. Register now!
Newport County Radio Club is happy to announce our fourth annual Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure (PLOA) 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 7 starting at 11:30 AM and running through 3 PM. Join us as we:
- Enjoy time with others sharing common interests
- Picnic – Professionally catered luncheon
- Swap Meet (Some equipment from the Estate of Jack Garforth will be available
- Ham related contests & prizes
- Make on-air contacts from Parks On The Air US-2872
You can help with the PLOA the following ways:
- Volunteer to help, Day of the event, prior to the event, promoting the event, set-up, take-down, etc.
- Questions, Comments, Suggestions and Ideas
Contact – Jim Sendrak KC1LYG
860-985-8558
jimsendrak@comcast.net
While the event is free of charge to current members, registration is required. Please register for the PLOA using this link: Register for PLOA
The club has reserved the park’s large pavilion for the date, so we can have it rain or shine.
Prior Year Links: PLOA 2024