[SEDXC] Czar Communication #1

[jshort@mindspring.com]

Well... Since Gary has spilled the beans... I guess that I need to 
speak to the masses and "put the word out on the street".

Hi.. my name is Jeff and I'll be your Georgia QSO Party Czar for this 
year - so drop what you're doing and pay attention! <g>  What's that 
phrase about absolute power? :-)

Seriously - as Gary stated, I will be using the mailing lists to post 
any information, requests, grumblings... whatever is needed.  I hope 
that you reply in kind... particularly to the list, but I'll accept private 
emails as well.

First main topic that I think needs to be looked at... the Rules.  
Please read over the 2001 rules at 
http://secc.contesting.com/page3.html   and comment on anything 
that you would like to see changed... and those rules that should 
stay the same.

One area that I understand is up for discussion and possible 
change is when the GQP will be held this year (and in years to 
come) - mainly due to propagation and nicer air temperatures for 
the Rovers!

I doubt that we could get everything together for a GQP that's earlier 
than late-July, however it is still a possibility.  Doing a quick look at 
last year's contest calander, it appears that the weekend prior to the 
LA/TX/AL QSO Parties may be a good one; though I am not sure 
how popular the SAC SSB is.  In addition, I would like to coordinate 
with these groups.. just to be sure that one or more don't move to 
that weekend as well.

In any event - in response to a question that Gary had "asked".  
Yes, I do plan on attending the SECC Meeting on March 16th at the 
Kennahoochie Hamfest.. and am hoping for a "spirited debate and 
discussion" on GQP.  

One final note... I would like to thank those that have already 
volunteered their time and skills for helping me out on the GQP.  It 
is (and will be) appreciated...

Thanks all...

Jeff / KD3UC
Czar; GQP