Now we can put to bed every winters rumors on IF/WHERE/WHEN the Dayton
Hamvention is going to be held or moved to.
> HAMVENTION INKS HARA DEAL THROUGH 2003
>
> The Dayton Hamvention will be staying put for at least a few more years, and
> definitely through the year 2000, when it will be the site of the ARRL
> National Convention. Hamvention and Hara Arena officials this week announced
> a five-year contract to keep the Hamvention in Dayton. That's the longest
> contract in their business relationship. According to a report by Angela
> Townsend in the Dayton Daily News, there had been talk that the Hamvention
> might leave Dayton for Columbus, Indianapolis, or even Atlanta after its
> current contract expired in one year.
>
> Hara Arena President Johnny Walker estimated that the Hamvention brings in
> $7 million in revenue each year to the Dayton area. Approximately 28,000
> attended the 1997 Hamvention. The 1998 Dayton Hamvention will be held May
> 15-17. Advance tickets are on sale now for $15. Write Hara Arena Conference
> Center, 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd, Trotwood, OH 45415.--thanks to Bev Priest,
> N8VZV
>
73, Bob, W2CE
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Robert Reed, W2CE W2CE@prodigy.net
1991 Route 37 W Lot 109 w2ce@aol.com
Pines Acres Manor II w2ce@juno.com
Toms River, New Jersey 08757
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