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Programme
The Venue for all events will be Rosario Hall on the Campus of Mt. St. Vincent University (MSVU). It is located on the Bedford Highway, near Halifax. Program Details
Thursday August 21st - Registration and Welcoming Reception Registration will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the foyer of Rosaria Hall at Mount St. Vincent University. You can pick up your registration kit and name tag at the registration desk. All registrants are invited to a cash-bar welcoming reception to be held in the foyer of Rosaria Hall (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.).
You MUST pre-register for all events, EXCEPT the Flea Market, on or before August 11, 2008 (in order to confirm catering requirements). If you do not pre-register you can not be guaranteed access to events with limited seating capacity. To pre-registration, click here. Friday August 22nd – Registration Registration will take place from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the foyer of Rosaria Hall at Mount St. Vincent University. You can pick up your registration kit and name tag at the registration desk. Registrants attending either the DX Forum or the Far Side of Amateur Radio programs should pick up their registration kit before moving to their respective meeting rooms. Friday August 22nd – DX Forum All Dxers, contesters and HF enthusiasts are invited to the Fifth Annual Maritime DX Forum to be held on Friday, 22 August 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. as part of the Down East Hamfest. The purposes of the Maritime DX Forum are to: 1) share our fascination for all aspects of DXing, contesting and HF operating; 2) encourage greater HF activity among hams in the region and beyond; and 3) enjoy ham radio friendships. The detailed DX Forum program can be found by clicking here. Registration for the Maritime DX Forum is $45, but we encourage everyone to register for the entire 75th Anniversary Hamfest celebration and take advantage of the other events planned for this weekend. The Registration form can be downloaded here. Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the MDF Chair, Scott Wood (VE1QD) by e-mail at: ve1qd@rac.ca or by telephone at (902) 823-2761.
Friday August 22nd – The Far Side of Amateur Radio This programme has been developed for those Hams who have an interest in VHF/UHF; APRS; Fox Hunting; Geocaching; and other “cutting-edge” aspects of Amateur Radio. The “Far Side of Amateur Radio” detailed program can be found by clinking here. Registration for the Far Side of Radio is $30, but we encourage everyone to register for the entire 75th Anniversary Hamfest celebration and take advantage of the other events planned for this weekend. The Registration form can be downloaded here. Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the organizer, David George (VE1AJP) by e-mail at: david.george@dal.ca or by telephone at (902) 466-8723. Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the organizer, David George (VE1AJP) by e-mail at: david.george@dal.ca or by telephone at (902) 466-8723.
Friday August 22nd Evening – 75th Anniversary Banquet Join us for the central event of HARC´s celebration of 75 years of achievement in amateur radio and service to the local community and region. The 75th Anniversary Banquet offers a fine menu and an interesting program about our past and present successes, and future ambitions. David Sumner (K1ZZ) will be present the keynote After Dinner Address: Not your Grandfather’s Amateur Radio. Full registration includes one ticket to the 75th Anniversary Banquet. Additional or individual tickets must be ordered before August 11. To purchase tickets click here. Saturday, August 23rd – Down East Amateur Radio Flea Market The Down East Flea Market is the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada. In the afternoon, there well be a series of presentations that run concurrently with the Flea Market. Saturday, August 23rd – Beer, Pizza and Bluegrass The Saturday evening social, Beer, Pizza and Bluegrass, will take place in Vinnie’s Pub. Join in the fun with live musical entertainment by Sunrise, a bluegrass band directed by HARC’s own Don Trotter (VE1DTR). Cash bar. Full registration includes one ticket to “Beer, Pizza and Bluegrass”. Additional or individual tickets must be ordered before August 11. To purchase tickets click here. Sunday, August 24th – Farewell Brunch Enjoy this opportunity to enjoy a great breakfast in the Rosaria Hall Dining Hall and to say goodbye to new and old friends. Full registration includes one ticket to the “Farewell Brunch”. Additional or individual tickets must be ordered before August 11. To purchase tickets click here. |