Congratulations Kevin on being successful in fighting to change things for
the better!  I'm not usually a fighter, but I have done my share of standing
up for and fighting for equal access and common sense.

Keep up the GREAT work!

Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
FIGHT TRUTH DECAY!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 6:43 PM
Subject: Field Day


Hi All,

I hope all of you had a great field day weekend.  What a difference here.
You all may remember last year that I had a horrible experience with our
local club and the guy who was in charge of the event.  Basically, he did
not feel a blind person was capable of much and despite my early interest,
really had no place for me to work last year.  Later that summer I
participated with some other friends in the club in an IOTA event where I
was able to demonstrate my operating capabilities.

Earlier this year, following a great deal of upheaval in that same club over
money and some questionable practices by some members, I left the club along
with many of those friends from last summer.  We formed a new club called
the Northwest Society of Amateur Radio.  I made the mistake of missing a
meeting and got elected president.  <GRIN>

We just finished our field day event today and I had a great time.  I did
the majority of the cw operation and despite lousy band conditions had a
great time.  It was really nice to be appreciated for your operating skill
and not discriminated against by some ignorant slob.  <GRIN>  I hope all on
the list had good experiences also.

You all take care and very 73.

Kevin, K7RX :)