In a message dated 9/17/2006 11:10:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
k5zd@charter.net writes:
So John,
How much does it cost to sponsor a CQWW Plaque and where does one submit
their offer?
Randy, K5ZD
Randy,
I'm glad you asked. On occasion I publish an update to this list with
information about the CQ WW plaque program and sponsorship opportunities. So
here
it is:
* The 2005 CQ WW plaques are being produced at the engraver as we speak. I'm
hoping to have all awards in the mail within the next 45 days. For non-US
winners, please be patient as shipping is sent via sea mail. As you've already
seen, the 2005 certificates have already been mailed (thanks again Barry,
W5GN).
* The current cost to sponsor an award is $50/year. Interested parties can
contact me directly (a listing of openings is summarized below).
* There are nearly 150 plaques in the program today. I'm not particularly
interested in creating new categories as they dilute the value of receiving a
plaque in the first place. Obviously, there are exceptions.
* Unfortunately, donors come and go, so the list of sponsors is fairly
dynamic. If you wish to sponsor, I strongly prefer a long-term commitment.
* Sponsors are notified annually with a reminder that their payment is due.
* According to my records, there are no outstanding plaques awaiting
delivery. However, I do realize that things slip through the cracks and/or the
mailman can let us down. If you have a missing award, let me know.
Here is a list of current openings (note, these are obligated awards, so
they will be produced for the 2005 contest, even if a donor is not found):
SSB:
* Single Op/Assisted World
* Single Op/28 MHz Europe
* Single Op/14 MHz Europe
* Multi-Single Japan
* Multi-2 World
* Multi-Multi USA
CW:
* Single Op/1.8 MHz USA
* Multi-2 World
* Multi-2 USA
I appreciate the support from so many of you -- especially those who have
participated for decades (in some cases), sponsoring multiple awards. This is a
great way to give something back to contesting. If you're interested, let me
know. Sponsorship assignments will be offered on a first-come, first served
basis.
73 John, K1AR
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