[SEDXC] Fwd: Topband: Change in CQ WW 160M Contest Leadership

[Paul Pescitelli]

Dave,

Thanks for all that you have done for the community and for the locals
here as well... Your time spent at the helm of the 160 contest will
not be soon forgotten. My first contest was the 160 with K2UFT at
W8BLA's qth and I was hooked! Shortly there after I managed to secure
my own 160 Certificate for the wall, with your signature!

73 - Paul K4UJ

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From:  <K1AR at aol.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Subject: Topband: Change in CQ WW 160M Contest Leadership
To: cq-contest at contesting.com, topband at contesting.com
Cc: k4jrb at juno.com, n2nt at comcast.net



 Dear Contesters,
 I am writing to inform you of a  significant change in the CQ WW 160M
 Contest. Effective immediately, Dave  Thompson, K4JRB, is retiring from his
 leadership position as contest director.  Taking over the reigns will
be Andy Blank,
 N2NT.
 Dave has been director of CQ's  160M contest for 16 years, stepping up and
 taking charge after former director,  Don McClennon, N4IN (formerly W3EIS and
 W3IN), passed away. During Dave's watch,  the contest has grown by over 300% in
 terms of entries, but more importantly has  become one of contesting's top
 tier competitions.
 The task of contest director is a  tiring and sometimes thankless job. Over
 the years, Dave has performed his job  with quiet reserve and a smile on his
 face. His reliability in delivering the  results to CQ and to the contest
 community at large will always be  appreciated.
 As we move forward, Andy, N2NT,  has some big shoes to fill. However, his
 contesting experience and  organizational skills will prevail--we can all count
 on it.
 I encourage you to take the time  to thank Dave for his faithful, 16 years of
 service. We wish both Dave and Andy  the best. Dave will continue to support
 the contest behind the scenes as the  transition to Andy takes place. In the
 meantime, I want to personally thank Dave  for his commitment and dedication to
 our sport. Well done, OM.
 73, John, K1AR



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