Month: October 2017

The Rare Ones of New Orleans is hosting a social gathering on October 28th at the Common Grounds in Gretna, Louisiana.  We will kick off the gathering at 6:00 p.m. with a Spiced Olive Cocktail Hour followed by dinner.  Friends, Family, and Guests of the Rare Ones are welcome to attend.  The event is dutch treat and please R.S.V.P to w5plt@arrl.net as soon as possible.

Information about the Common Grounds Restaurant can be found at the following web address:  http://commongroundsgretna.com

The “Rare Ones” look forward to visiting with everyone and enjoying a memorable evening.  Dress is casual.

Today, the Rare Ones of New Orleans awarded Daniel Alltop – km4tfg with the unique distinction of being the 100th Associate Member of the Rare Ones.  Dale Budenski – k5nq, the awards manager for the Rare Ones of New Orleans, stated “We are proud to have Daniel – km4tfg as our 100th Associate Member.  He exemplifies the values and traditions we hold with respect to amateur radio, our country and our wonderful City of New Orleans”. Also, the Rare Ones of New Orleans would like to recognize Daniel’s service to our country for his 30 year service in the United States Army as a Military Policeman, Field Artilleryman, and Cavalry Scout. Continue reading “100th Associate Member Awarded Certificate and Special Prize”