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The “Rare Ones” of New Orleans congratulates Seth Angel – wd8orb from New Philadelphia, Ohio on becoming the 107th Associate Member.
As you see from Seth’s station photo, he is an avid amateur radio enthusiast who has already earned other certificates. He supports the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans with regular QSO’s with his good friends in New Orleans.
Congratulations again from the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans.
73 ….
To all our faithful supporters, friends, family and fellow New Orleanians, the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans wish you a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
To commemorate Christmas, New Orleans Style, there’s only one that does it best – Louis Armstrong, the Satchmo himself! Press Play, sit back, and enjoy “Christmas in New Orleans”.
Below is a link to the “Rare Ones” Christmas Social Photo Gallery. We all had a great time and appreciated everyone’s well wishes.
The “Rare Ones” extend their warmest Christmas Cheer to all our family, supporters, and especially the Associate Members.
73,
Scott – w5plt
Ryan Wolfe, ke0czq, is proudly displaying his Rare Ones of New Orleans Associated Member Certificate. Ryan has a wonderful shack in Missouri and regularly checks in with the Rare Ones.
Congratulations once again,
The “Rare Ones”
Recently, George Carr, II – ka5khb sent the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans a piece of Amateur Radio History. The WA “25” award was issued to an operator who contacted 25 other amateur radio stations in the Greater New Orleans Area. George believes this may have been a prelude to the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans!
One interesting note is both George Carr, II – ka5khb, the holder of the Award and John Uhl, w5ze (wa5cst), the past President of the Greater New Orleans Amateur Radio Club are currently two Association Members of the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans. The Award was dated August 1, 1965.
John Uhl, an Associate Member of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans, recently sent in a picture of his certificate proudly displayed in his shack. John is an avid DX’er and proud to be a part of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans.
Congratulations once again on behalf of the “Rare Ones”,
Scott – w5plt
The “Rare Ones” of New Orleans Fall Social Picture Gallery can be viewed at the following link:
KM4TFG, Daniel Alltop is the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans 100th Associate Member. In addition to receiving the certificate, Daniel was award with a “Rare Ones” Signature Tri-Centenial Wind Chime courtesy of Dale Budenski, K5NQ – the Noisy Quail.
Daniel states “I appreciate the chimes and being the 100th Associate Member of the Rare Ones. Totally unexpected and Thank you. It will hang in my shack until I’m a silent key.”
Once again, on behalf of the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans, congratulations to Daniel – KM4TFG
73,
w5plt – Scott
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”