[Swprograms] Casting Call for the 2019 Winter SWL Fest (First Notice!)

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Every year I put this out and think Iâm actually getting a jump on the previous year.  And every year, it turns out that first notice gets published right around the same time â mid November.  This year in the northeast U.S., it appears that winter has already arrived.  Half a foot of new snow in Saratoga County New York says so.  So, letâs get right to it!

Anyway, once again, we invite one and all to be a part of the Winter SWL Fest!  Edition 2019 will take place on 
February 28 - March 2 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in fashionable 
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.   

This will be the 32nd such annual gathering and due to popular demand
we have kept the extra half day, opening the event on Thursday 
afternoon and continuing through all of Friday and Saturday. Details and
background info, as well as regular updates, are at <www.swlfest.com>.

One of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is our line-up of informative 
and entertaining forums.  How do we get them? These  excellent sessions 
are put together and presented by you and people just like youâpeople 
with a deep and abiding interest in radio and a willingness to share
their experiences, knowledge and know how.

So, how about it?  Have you a topic that you think Fest participants  
will find interesting and would be willing to present?  Tell us about it. If
youâve already contacted us, chances are we have your e-mail on file.
However, chances are also that we donât.  (I turned 65 this year, so donât you dare trust my memory!) Even if you have runs something by us in the year since Fest 3, please re-contact and remind us at
this time just to make sure.

As usual, your role will be to lead a one hour session forum.  That means  
preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of time  
for audience questions and interaction.  It can be anything from a 
serious (or comic) lecture (or both) to a multimedia extravaganza.
Your choice!

And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of small  
compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your registration  
fee if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee (which 
consists of Rich Cuff, yours truly and that Magic 8 Ball we found in Richâs 
attic when looking for old Fest printed programs and giveaways.  Heyâ it worked last year!)  

We are seeking your help in fashioning a balanced and diverse line-up of topics
and speakers.

Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>    
If you have any questions, we'll be happy to discuss them with you. And 
even if you've never led a forum before, don't hesitate.   We've learned 
that people tend to unfairly and inaccurately minimize their own abilities.  
We know you'll  be great...but you have to  let us in on what you're thinking!  
We promise a quick turnaround on your proposal once we are able to 
survey the field.

Be a part of the 2019 Winter SWL Fest program!

73 and 88 to the Ladies (with due apologies to Ian McFarland)
John Figliozzi
Richard Cuff
2019 Winter SWL Fest (and apparently for life) Co-Chairs
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