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To All Arizona Radiosport Enthusiasts;

 ARIZONA OUTLAWS CONTEST CLUB IS NOW OPERATIONAL!

NAME: ARIZONA OUTLAWS CONTEST CLUB (AOCC)
(A Radiosport Association of Big Guns, Little Pistols and Cap Guns)

An ARRL-Affiliated Club since 31 July 2009.

FOUNDERS and 2009-10 Board of Directors: Veteran contesters AB7E, K7WP, K8IA, KC7V and N7RQ

PURPOSE: To provide a full-featured, focused contest club throughout the state of Arizona for contesters of any level; to further the exchange of information and cooperation between members; to promote radio knowledge, camaraderie, and individual operating efficiency; and to conduct club programs and activities with a focus on contesting. Contesting of all disciplines will be supported including DX, Domestic, VHF/UHF, etc.

MEMBERSHIP:  AOCC has open membership to all those wanting to contest and will provide opportunities for involvement, training, and recruitment of young hams as well as activities of interest to experienced contesters. No one will be turned away from AOCC, and new and would-be contesters will be encouraged to join.

2009-10 OFFICERS
President – Bob Epstein K8IA
VP North Region – Dick Zalewski W7ZR
VP Central Region – Mike Fulcher KC7V
VP South Region - Dave Gilbert AB7E
Secretary/Treasurer/Webmistress – Sandy Farley N7RQ

PR/Awards - John Arthurs K7WP

DUES: Dues are $5 a year, as designated in the AOCC Charter.

IN THE WORKS, OR ALREADY AVAILABLE :
1. Regular meetings, rotated throughout the state.
2. Informative programs and guest speakers with a focus on contesting.
3 A forum to exchange contest knowledge, along with on-the-air events.
4. A full-featured club website and email reflector.
5. Club call sign (N7AT) available for any member or group of members on a pre-arranged basis with the Trustee (K8IA).
6. Encouragement and support to organize multi-op efforts for current and prospective members without other access to a good station, or those want to learn from more seasoned members.

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW:

We are now ARRL-Affiliated and on the CQ Club List as well.

More features are being added to the website each week.

A members-only email reflector has been established.

HOW TO JOIN: Click on the "Join the Gang" link on the left side of the club website. www.arizonaoutlaws.net

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

73, Board of Directors, Arizona Outlaws Contest Club,

John Arthurs K7WP
Bob Epstein K8IA
Sandy Farley N7RQ
Mike Fulcher KC7V
Dave Gilbert AB7E