December 9 , 2005
Ryan's Steak House, Union City, TN
Once again, Ryan's Steak House was the scene for the annual Christmas gathering for the members of Reelfoot Amateur Radio Club. 
It was a time of holiday celebration and enjoying everybody's company and reflecting on the year's great amateur radio activities.
A great group of us gathered for the festivities - Glenn N4MJ, RARC President; Bob K9IL, RARC Vice-President and XYL Rose KB9CEX; Ray N4SLY and XYL Dolly KN4SLY; Ron W9RVR; Gary W4GT; 
Stan W4RB and daughter Heather N4SIS; Jamie WB4YDL; Jeff W5VNH; Harold KI4HAI; Robin WA4YGM; and Alan KA4BNI.
Rose KB9CEX and Bob K9IL again displayed their impressive artistry with highly sought after door prizes they created. There was a 'Santa in sleigh with reindeer', two beautiful country
winter scenes with lit 'shacks' and towers supporting antennae - one obviously VHF and the other appears to be a 'shorty-40' beam. Also there was a very nice selection of Christmas plates and cups with 'RARC 2005' imprinted on them. After everybody enjoyed a fine meal, Rose passed around the hat and distributed numbered pieces of paper. The Santa and reindeer went to Heather N4SIS, the VHF winter shack went to Ray N4SLY, and the 'shorty-40' winter shack went to Jamie WB4YDL. The plates were scored by Glenn N4MJ, Jeff W5VNH, Robin WA4YGM, Gary W4GT, and Gladys (W9RVR's XYL), 
and the cups went to Harold KI4HAI and Alan KA4BNI. All door prizes will figure prominently in decorating the winner's homes for the holidays. Congratulations to all and thanks to Rose and Bob for providing such wonderful door prizes.
Despite arrangements to the contrary,
we were not granted the back meeting area for our meeting and party by Ryan's Steak House. It appears the Southern Concrete Association "poured in" with two counties represented. This made for a noisy and crowded situation that made the business aspect of the gathering untenable. Bob and Rose however did do a credible imitation of "Blitzed" and Rudolph ! We all tried to make the best of the situation but it was obvious that other arrangements must be pursued for next year's gathering.
Jamie WB4YDL mentioned a few things that were important. First, the next two meetings will be held at the Obion 
County Library on the third Thursday of the month due to scheduling conflicts. Also, the Net Control Station list and the Refreshment Committee list for the coming year must be firmed up. It is expected that there will be club business performed on the club reflector as well as on the Sunday evening net. Best wishes were also extended to Britt KB4IBW who was unable to attend the gathering, via Alan KA4BNI, who is undergoing continued treatment for his illness.
Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! 
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