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Hudson Division 2008 Awards Luncheon  |
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Frank Fallon - N2FF ARRL Hudson Division Director welcomed all to the event, while Jim Joyce - K2ZO, Master of Ceremonies, looked on. |
Bill Hudzik - W2UDT, the now retired Northern New Jersey Section Manager was presented a plaque noting his years of dedicated service to the Section and the ARRL. |
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Mary Hobart - K1MMH, ARRL Chief Development Officer was the Special Guest Speaker. |
The full group of Award Winners for 2008 George Gluck - WA2WKV, Rich Rosner - N2STU, Bill Hudzik - W2UDT, are to the left of Frank Fallon - N2FF, the ARRL Hudson Division Director while to his right are Dave Mutterer - KC2H and Adam Feuer N2ACF. |
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| Antje Dirksen-Post - KC2DTP receives her doorprize from Frank Fallon - N2FF while Joyce Birmingham - KA2ANF ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director looks on. | Rachael Weiss - KC2SGF- one of the many doorprize winners, receives hers from Jim Joyce - K2ZO while Frank Fallon - N2FF looks on. |
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| Joyce Birmingham - KA2ANF ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director chats with Randy Gutentag - WA2RMZ and Gene Niemiec - K2KJI. | Joyce - KA2ANF at the Metroplex Table visiting with Walter Lange - AE2AA Mike Adams - WA2MWT and Nick Bernice - W2NAB. |
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| Rachael Weiss - KC2SGF and Antje Dirksen-Post - KC2DTP, carry on with the now well established tradition of the BARA Babes, as they make the rounds of the tables with the raffle tickets.. | Fred Fitte - WA2MMX displays his doorprize, one of many given out during the festivities. |
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| Joyce - KA2ANF, checks in with John Acovino - KB2VVO, President of the Metroplex Amateur Radio Club, the hosts for the event, while Armand Lucchesi WA2SHA looks on. | Joyce - KA2ANF chats with George Gluck - WA2WKV while Lew Malchick - N2RQ and David Zahler - W2DZ enjoy the festivities. |
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| Larry Lutzak - WA2CNV with Joyce Birmingham - KA2ANF and Mike Lisenco - N2YBB. | Mary Hobart - K1MMH, Joyce Birmingham - KA2ANF and Frank Fallon - N2FF in what looked to be a high level official political discussion! |
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| The room was filled with many happy and well-fed Hams and their Guests who came from all three Sections of the Hudson Division. | The Hudson Division Dinner returned to Biagio's Restaurant this year, and were welcomed with a newly opened Ballroom, now more than able to comfortably seat all attendees. |
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| Phil Casey - KA2SEY, was the winning high bidder for a special BARA Box. What's a BARA Box you may ask? Each one is a collection of unique items worthy of any prized treasure chest! | And here is a peek into this events BARA Box. If weight alone was the deciding factor, then this one was one of the best ever! |
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| The well stocked Doorprize Table had piles of ARRL Books, items from CQ Magazine, Gift Certificates for use at KJI Electronics and unique items from the East Coast DX Association as part of the treasure trove. | Rain did not dampen the spirits of the crowd or hold back on the attendance! The Parking Lot, while busy, was still able to handle everyone present and more! |
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Tony Izzo - K2AMI, the 2007 Special Recognition Award Winner and Barry Riordan - N2UVZ at the dual (Roasted Turkey and Beef) Carving Station. |
Lew Malchick - N2RQ and Mike Lisenco - N2YBB prepare to lead the way for all, along the 7 Full Entree Buffet Table (Here's the Menu). |