[NCDXA] [PVRC] WE NEED YOU TO RSVP ASAP FOR FOWLFEST - a comment

[Bud Governale]

Kayren and I are going.

73,

Bud W3LL

On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 9:31 AM Dan K2YWE <dan.k2ywe at gmail.com> wrote:

> I will add that K3ZO sponsored much of this event and it's a fitting
> tribute to Fred that we keep FowlFest vibrant and well-attended.
>
> Phil, Louise and I plan to attend.
> 73, Dan
>
> On Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 6:17 PM Phillip Barsky <phillipbarsky at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> FOLKS,  Time is getting short and without knowing how many of you are
>> attending, hopefully with significant others, we cannot complete planning
>> for the event.  As of now I have two couples , besides my wife and I , who
>> are on the attendance list.  Please respond to this email as soon as you
>> can.  Please don't let us down - this has been one of the few face to face
>> meetings planned for NCDXA during the year.  Again, please let us know what
>> you contribute to the bountiful food offerings- appetizer, side dish, or
>> dessert.
>>
>> In case you missed it, here's the notice again:
>>
>> ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> NCDXA/PVRC JOINT ANNUAL FOWLFEST 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT
>>
>>
>>
>> FOWLFEST 2023 will be held on the traditional date on the 4th Saturday in
>> August, August 26, 2023, in the Bobwhite Pavilion in Seneca Creek State
>> Park in Gaithersburg, MD. It will take place from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm –
>> rain or shine! This is the same great location that we used in 2018,2019
>> and 2022
>>
>>
>> This event, co-sponsored by PVRC and NCDXA, is made possible in part by
>> the unselfish generosity of  Joel Knoblock, W3RFC, of The RF Connection,
>> who has graciously made a donation to cover the cost of the pavilion rental
>> and alcohol permit.
>>
>>
>> *FOOD COMMITTEE - 2-3 FOLKS ARE NEEDED TO STEP FORWARD TO ASSIST ULIS,
>> K3LU AND ME, WITH THE ORDERING, LOCAL PICK-UP IN GAITHERSBURG AND SERVING
>> OF MAIN ENTREES.   FOWLFEST DOES NOT HAPPEN WITHOUT THE FORMATION OF THIS
>> FOOD COMMITTEE. YOUR ORGANIZER WILL BE UNABLE TO PULL OFF FOWLFEST WITHOUT
>> THIS ASSISTANCE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE*
>>
>>
>> WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED –Bottled water, iced tea, lemonade, assorted soft
>> drinks, deli coleslaw and potato salad, all paper products, utensils, etc.
>> and of course, lots of tasty charcoal BBQ roasted Peruvian Style chicken
>> everyone liked in 2019 AND 2022 . A variety of chips and dips will also be
>> provided. You may bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverage, wine or beer
>> for yourself or to share.
>>
>>
>> APPETIZERS, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS WELCOME–*Please* bring an
>> appetizer, a side dish to complement the chicken, or a dessert to share,
>> serving 4-6 people. Suggestions are:  raw vegetables with dip, hummus with
>> pita chips, cucumber salad, pasta or macaroni salad, tossed green salads
>> with dressing, three-bean salad, couscous salad, brownies, cookies, cakes,
>> watermelon or fresh fruit salad.
>>
>>
>> OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING-While there is covered seating for 50
>> available in the pavilion, some of it will be used as the serving bar for
>> the food. You should consider bringing a lawn chair to sit under the shade
>> of the pine trees on the perimeter of the pavilion area, to spread the
>> crowd around and encourage socializing.
>>
>>
>> ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS–Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road,
>> Gaithersburg, MD 20878.  The park is approximately 2 miles away after
>> taking Exit 10 off I-270 Northbound and about 1.5 miles from Exit 11 off
>> I-270 Southbound.
>>
>> Printed directions to Seneca Creek State Park and to the FowlFest are at
>> the end of this announcement.
>>
>>
>> PARK ENTRANCE FEE: There is a $3.00 service charge per person for MD
>> residents and $5.00 charge per person for out-of-state residents *payable
>> in cash only* at the front entrance gate.  Maryland Park Service Golden
>> Age cardholders presenting their membership card at the entrance gate will
>> enter the park free-of-charge.
>>
>>
>> FOWLFEST REGISTRATION: PLEASE LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING AND WHAT,
>> IF ANYTHING YOU ARE BRINGING TO SHARE.    WE NEED SOME ADDITIONAL FOLKS TO
>> STEP UP AND VOLUNTEER TO HELP SET UP (3 FROM 1030-1130 AM),   AND TO HELP
>> WITH CLEAN UP (3 OR 4 FOLKS FROM 3-4pm).  PLEASE RSVP WITH THE ABOVE
>> INFORMATION VIA EMAIL TO  phillipbarsky at gmail.com  or telephonically at
>> 301-266-6666*.  *
>>
>>
>> *We expect some last minute deciders and welcome you, but please let us
>> know that you are coming.*
>>
>>
>> FowlFest Pavilion
>>
>> Directions to FowlFest:
>>
>>
>> From points South: From I-270 North toward Frederick, MD take Exit 10,
>> Clopper Road – West Diamond Avenue. After exiting I-270, stay in two
>> rightmost lanes and follow the exit around Park-and-Ride to the traffic
>> signal at the end of the exit ramp. Turn RIGHT onto MD-117, Clopper Road