Congratulations to Dean, NW2K. Dean was nominiated by Jeff, W2FU and the membership rapidly responded with a universally positive vote. Dean, welcome to NCC! If you want to send a note to Dean, his email is dfaklis at frontiernet.net . Dean, we look forward to many years of successful -- and fun -- contesting with you. 73, Tom, K8AZ (on behalf of North Coast Contesters)