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The Banquet is the culmination of the conference.
Good conversation, tasty food, entertainment, awards, and then.....the Prize
Table!
President Lauren Libby WØLD started the evening with a dedication.
The 2005 CSVHFS Conference is dedicated to the memory of Ted Mathewson W4FJ. Ted was
a founding member of the society and instrumental in the early growth of the society. He served as Secretary for 14 years.
The society would not be here today if not for his efforts during the formative years.
Ted recently passed away--just short of his 100th birthday.
Special recognition and a moment of silence were given to recognize
the recent passing of two prominent VHF+ operators: Fred Fish, W5FF and Dave Batcho, N5JHV.
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYPresident
Lauren Libby WØLD begins banquet by dedicating the conference to the memory of Ted Mathewson W4FJ
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As the delicious meal drew to a close, our
evening entertainment began. First, we were treated to Cowboy Poetry.
Our poet rounded out the experience by giving history and background to
some of the references in the poems. Then a firearms historian displayed
classic pistols from the old days. He told colorful stories bringing history
to life. Our entertainers played the part wearing period dress.
After the entertainment, we proceeded through
awards and finished with the Prize Tables. A fun evening!
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYCowboy Poetry reveals the life and beauty on the range
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYKnowledgeable historian (on right) brought colorful history of pistol firearms to life
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYThe evening's entertainment brought to life the "Old West"
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Gerald Handley W5DBY has shared his wisdom and energy
with the society by sustained tenure as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Year after year, the board members appreciated his reasoned approach to
challenges and selected him to lead the board. After more than 15 years, Gerald now
steps aside. President Lauren Libby WØLD appreciated Gerald remaining in
position one additional year. For that, and the sustained years of excellence,
Lauren presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Society to Gerald Handley W5DBY. A standing ovation ensued.
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYPresident Lauren Libby WØLD presents Certificate of Appreciation to Gerald Handley W5DBY
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Prize Table: many generous donors enabled our banquet members to go home with nice mementos and valuable prizes. Donors are recognized on the CSVHFS website.
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Prizetable goodies are reviewed before dinner
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYLarry C. Hazlewood W5NZS and Christopher Caldwell pick prize tickets
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYVE3AX reviews what will be available
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Headtable Photos
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Ken Wyatt WA6TTYJune Libby and President Lauren Libby WØLD
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYGerald Handley W5DBY and Jeannie Handley
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYMike King KMØT and Colleen King
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYWØETT, WAØVSL, and W9FZ
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYDiane Uberecken and Ray Uberecken AAØL
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This year, the Chambers Award
for Technical Excellence was presented to Gary Lauterbach
AD6FP for his pioneering work on 47 GHz operation.
Gary was also a crucial part of the initial conquest of
successful EME contacts on 47 GHz. Gary intended to be at
the conference but had to cancel at the last moment. For
the 2nd time, the award was presented by cellphone. A formal
presentation was made at Microwave Update 2005.
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYGary Lauterbach AD6FP receives the Chambers Award via cellphone
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This year, the Wilson Award for
Service to the Society was presented to Emily Ward for
her many years of organizing or supporting the CSVHFS Family
Program.
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYEmily Ward
receives the Wilson Award from Kent Britain WA5VJB
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For the States Above 50 MHz Award Program,
our winner, again, this year is Bob Mathews K8TQK with 193 band-states.
Our second place winner is a repeat 2nd Place winner--Tony Emanuele WA8RJF
with 163 band-states. Our third-place plaque winner is Gary Mohrlant WØGHZ
with 126 band-states. The new program year (already in progress) celebrates the
40th Anniversary of the Society and is the 10th year of the Award Program.
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYTony Emanuele
WA8RJF receives his 2nd Place plaque in the States Above 50 MHz
Award Program
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When conference attendance exceeds
budgeted numbers, the society has the privelege of recognizing
worthy programs with financial support. This year, Central States
VHF Society sends $250 to ARRL Defense of Frequencies and $250 to AMSAT-NA.
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Keith Pugh W5IU, on behalf of AMSAT, accepts $250 donation
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photo ©2005 Ken Wyatt WA6TTYCSVHFS supports ARRL Defense of Frequencies with a $250 donation
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Family Prizetable
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Family Prizetable
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