"Great Moments are Born From Great Opportunity"
-HERB BROOKS, 1980 USA Olympic Coach
Long before the U.S. Hockey Team played The Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics, MARC was hosting hamfests. In fact, it is nearing 70 years (consecutive) and counting!
This is not something we stand around and gloat about or tout false claims. Our goal has NEVER been to be the biggest or the strongest! It HAS been to provide a situation where that spark is ignited to share one of the greatest hobbies in the world.
With so much change happening with amateur radio clubs and organizations, the one constant that still holds true, in any organization for that matter, is the genuine loyalty, and giving spirit of its members - Members who continue to selflessly volunteer, who give of their time, and who care immensely about the cause and vision of amateur radio.
The list is just too long to mention all who made the MARC Hamfest at MAPS a tremendous success. Countless hours of thought, planning, hashing & rehashing of certain aspects, as well as all of the boots on the ground during the actual event, this event would never lift off the ground without the strength of our members and friends.
To ALL of our MEMBERS (to quote Herb Brooks) "This was our time" - You pulled it off with a lot of HEART! You were born to be "amateur radio operators.” Thank you from the bottom of our heart(s).
Stick around! 2026 MARC Hamfest at MAPS is just around the corner! See you there!
73,
Don, N8IVJ