Re: [IRCA] CONVENTION INTENTION

[John Sampson <jnsampson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To continue . . . and perhaps some burnout.  Also, I well remember the IRCA/NRC split and the associated rancor, much of which was (unnecessarily) directed at several NRC members, who I knew very well.  Even though Iâve been an IRCA member since the split (only for the DX info), my loyalties have been with the NRC.  Consequently, I have never had much fun interest in the IRCA or, in particular, attending any of its conventions.  Iâve attended several NRC conventions in the past and have enjoyed them.  However, Iâll probably not attend any more conventions, just not interested.  I must say, tho, that the joint convention you helped host in Minneapolis a couple of years ago was a real winner and a great final convention for me.  Sorry for the rambling (I could go on and on but figure it is enough) and hope this helps. - John

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> On Sep 11, 2018, at 9:16 AM, Mark Durenberger <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> This is an unofficial request for planning information, generated as a result of the 2018 DX Convention in St. Charles MO.  
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> If you couldn't make St. Charles, your response to the following queries will help future planning, so please respond; either via this reflector, or privately to me if you wish.
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> But DO reply!  A poor response to this inquiry will be a signal in itself, so please take 24 seconds to answer this. All you have to do is return this e-mail, listing the relevant numbers below.  E-mails sent off-reflector to me will be tallied but kept private.
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> THANKS!
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> WHY I COULDN'T MAKE THE DX CONVENTION (Pick all appropriate numbers in your response):
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> 1)  I made no plans to attend because:
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> 1A   I'm frankly tired of conventions.
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> 1B   Couldn't allocate the travel/lodging cost.
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> 1C   Didn't see anything on the program that would attract me.
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> 1D   Technical programs have nothing new of interest.
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> 1E   Tours offer nothing new of interest.
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> 1F   Didn't know about the convention.
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> 1G   Found out about it too late to make plans.
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> 1H  Heard it was an "IRCA" convention and I didn't make it because I'm not an IRCA member.
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> 1J  I'm not a member of any DX club and didn't think I could just show up.
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> 1K   It's a bad time of year for a convention.
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> 1L  I knew about it but didnât know what was planned for this year..
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> 1M  My further thoughts:
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> 2)  I was going to be there but:
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> 2A   Circumstances caused me to cancel my plans.
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> 2B   I forgot about it and didnât see any reminders.
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> 2C   I was told by someone it wouldnât be worth it.
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