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The 33rd FOC Florida Dinner, November 30 and December 1 and 2, 2023
(last updated November 12, 2023)
The 33rd FOC Florida Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn Orlando Airport November 30 and December 1 and 2, 2023.
September 2023 Announcement in News Sheet 887
2023 Orlando FOC Dinner Updte by K5TF
Mark your calendars to attend the 33rd Orlando FOC Dinner to be held at the Holiday Inn Orlando Interbational Airport 30th November through 2nd December 2023. Always a well-attended and fun event with local informal social and dining events on Thursday and Friday, programs on Saturday, and an outstanding Buffet Dinner Saturday evening. W4FOC will be available and on the air during the event. Both King and Double Queen Rooms are available and include breakfast for two in the $125.00 (plus tax) room rate, If arriving ealier and/or departing later than the event dates, rooms are available at the special FOC rate. Free hotel parking and a hotel shuttle from and to the airport are also provided.
Reservations can be made on-line at <https://tinyurl.com/2txvbev8> (Note: New URL from July News Sheet), or by calling 1-800-465-4329 and referencing code "WCF". A $100.00 per attendee Event Fee covers the Saturday Dinner and other hotel expenses for the event. Please forward a cheque payable to Richard Baxter, 1416 Stratfield Circle NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 to cover the Event Free.
2023 Saturday Afternoon Schedule
(First session starts around 1 p.m.)
- FOC Jam Session with Dave W4CI, Lee W4EDE, Bonnie WB4FSF, Rob K6RB and Jim Harris.
- Overview: "Submarine Warfare" by Dave Vittum W1DV (in a former life Dave was the CO/Skipper of a nuclear attack submarine).
- WRTC 2022 by George Wagner K5KG. George was a referee for the event held in 2023 due to COVID restrictions the previous year. In addition, George will tell of his operations from San Marino T7, and from Iceland TF.
2023 Saturday Night Banquet Menu
Surf & Turf Buffet: Herb Roasted Salmon, London Broiled Steak Choice of Caesar or House Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Cheesecake