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After the hack, we found that we were ill prepared with a sketchy at best backup and restore system.  That has since been rectified.  I recently was able to do some research using The Wayback Machine and found copies of all the pages of convention wrap ups and reports that were penned by the late John R Malicky.  Some contained photos and some did not. I have reconstructed the pages and were possible posted photos and rebuilt off site links. Other links for brochures and other documents have been added.

Previous Conventions

• 2017… Joint Decalcomania/I.R.C.A/N.R.C Reno, NV Hosted by Mike Sanburn (Convention Program)
• 2016… Joint NRC/IRCA/WTFDA/Decalomania Kansas City, MO Hosted by Dale Hamm and Ernest Wesolowski (EJW_Convention Photos) (CWD_Convention Photos) (Technical-talk audio and slides at the IRCA website) (Convention wrap up) (Convention Program)
• 2015… Joint NRC/IRCA/WTFDA/Decalomania Fort Wayne, IN. hosted by Scott Flybush (Technical-talk audio and slides at the IRCA website) (Convention Program)
• 2013… Joint NRC/IRCA/MNDXC/WTFDA (Minneapolis, MN, Convention wrap up by Mark Durenberger) (Convention Papers & Photos ) (Convention Program)
• 2012… Joint NRC/WTFDA Bridgeport, WV by Bill and Brenda Swiger (Convention Program)
• 2011… Omaha NE, Convention hosted by Ernest J. Wesolowski (Convention Program)
• 2010… Rochester NY, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2009 … Allentown, Pennsylvania, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2008 … Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2007 … Boise Idaho, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2006 … Akron OH, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2005 … Kulpsville, PA, Convention wrap up by John Malicky  (Convention Program)
• 2004 … Batavia NY, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program) (Convention Quiz)
• 2003 … Dallas TX, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2002 … Lima OH, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2001 … Pittsburgh PA, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 2000 … Lima OH, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 1999 … Bridgeport WV, Convention wrap up by John Malicky (Convention Program)
• 1998 … San Antonio TX, hosted by Dale & Wanda Hamm. Leroy Dietrich, chief engineer of KTSA-550, was one of two guest speakers. The entire weekend was stifling hot – hi temperature all four days AVERAGED 108!!) (Convention Program) (Convention Quiz)
• 1997 … New Castle, DE, hosted by Dave Schmidt. Allan Loudell of WILM as guest speaker. Princess Diana died the same night Allan spoke, so airchecks from the weekend have the same lead story. (Convention Program) (Convention Quiz)
• 1996 … Knoxville TN, hosted by Steve Francis. (Convention Program)
• 1995 … Aurora CO, hosted by Wayne & Joan Heinen at the Ramada Inn. (Convention Program)
• 1994 … Merrimack, NH, Bruce Conti hosted. (Convention Program)
• 1993 … Enfield CT, “60th Anniversary convention”, hosted by Ron Musco (Convention Program)
• 1992 … Omaha, NE, hosted by Ernie Wesolowski, Curne Chadwick, Dan Bartek, Carl Mann, Mike Hawk, Neil Zank and Bob McCoy at the Days Inn. Banquet was at Caniglia’s Venice Inn, guest speaker was Dr. Bruce Elving, editor of the FM Atlas. The site was moved to Omaha from Des Moines in June of 1992, and, to this day, I still thank Ernie for bailing out my butt on that one! (Convention Program) (Nebraska Beverage “NEBE” Presentation)
• 1991 … Bridgeport WV, hosted by Bill & Brenda Swiger. (Convention Quiz)
• 1990 … Pittsburgh PA, hosted by John Malicky and Chris Cuomo at the Greentree Marriott. Guest speaker was the late Bill Steinbach of KDKA. (Convention Program)
• 1989 … Topeka KS, hosted by Paul Swearingen, Todd Brandenburg, and Skip & Buddy Dabelstein at the Ramada Inn. Guest speakers were Warren Wilson of KKTY 88.1 and Ed O’Donnell, chief engineer of WIBW-580. (Convention Photos ) (Convention Program)
• 1988 … Milwaukee WI, hosted by Mike & Sue Knitter at the Midway Motor Lodge. (Convention Program)
• 1987 … Lima OH, hosted by Fred Vobbe at the Milano Inn in downtown Lima.
• 1986 … New Castle DE, hosted by Dave Schmidt. (Convention Quiz)
• 1985 … Portsmouth RI, hosted by Craig Healy.
• 1984 … Colorado Springs CO, hosted by Wayne Heinen. (Convention Program)
• 1983 … Enfield, CT “50th Anniversary convention”, hosted by Ron Musco. (Convention Program)
• 1982 … Louisville KY, hosted by Dick Truax and the LADS. Orrin Towner, former engineering director at WHAS, was banquet speaker. (Convention Program)
• 1981 … Rockaway NJ, Mountain Motor Inn, hosted by Russ Edmunds and Bon Stonier. Longtime DX’ers Ernie Cooper, Harley Steward, Pete Clarius, Carleton Lord and Dick Cooper shared the speakers’ podium at the banquet.(Convention Program)
• 1980 … Los Angeles CA, Hacienda Hotel, hosted by Greg Hardison and John Clements. Light turnout. No report appeared in DX News. (Convention Program)
• 1979 … St. Charles, MO, Noah’s Ark: Lou Buehler, Walt Breville, Rich Eddie and Roger Giannini hosted. More than $700 raised at auction. Among tours — Anheuser-Busch Brewery. (Convention Program) (Convention Photos)
• 1978 … Tucker GA (Atlanta suburb); Northlake Hilton, across the road from WSB tower. 73 attended. Aubrey Morris, WSB, was banquet speaker. (Convention Program)
• 1977 … Lincoln, NE; Villager Motel, 62 attended. Neil Zank, Bob McCoy, Skip Dabelstein, Rob Keeney, Roland Lindblade and Ernie Wesolowski hosted. 62 attended, touring Back to the Bible Broadcast HQ and the Nebraska NETV network. (Convention Program) (Convention Photos)
• 1976 … Louisville KY, Holiday Inn South, new attendance record: 74. Louisville Area DX’ers hosted. Ernie Cooper honored for 30 years as Musings Editor. Robert E. Lee, FCC Commissioner, spoke at the banquet. (Convention Program) (Convention Photos)
• 1975 … Windsor Locks CT, Bradley International Airport Ramada Inn, hosted by Ron Musco and Frank Dailey. Harold Dorschug of WTIC spoke at the banquet. He was at the control board when CBS aired Orson Welles “War of the Worlds”. (Convention Program)
• 1974 … Perrysburg OH (Toledo suburb), Ramada Inn, hosted by Gary Siegel, Dan Meyers and Frank Merrill Jr, attended by 54 people, but not on the Labor Day weekend. Instead, it was held August 16-18. Royce Woodward of Woodward Frequency Measurements, Mt. Vernon OH, spoke about his work. (Convention Program) (Convention Photos)
• 1973 … Cambridge MA Sheraton Commander Hotel, 50 attendees, hosted by Gordon Nelson.
• 1972 … Coral Gables FL University Inn. Ron Schatz hosted. Five car caravan traveled to VOA-Marathon site. (Convention Program)
• 1971 … West Sacramento CA at El Rancho Hotel, Pete Taylor and Frank Kennedy hosted.
• 1970 … Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, hosted by Russ Edmunds. New attendance record: 70. David Popkin of the New York City FCC Field Office was banquet speaker. First NRC auction held, bringing in more than $100.
• 1969 … St. Louis MO, Parkway House. Bruce Reynolds hosted. (Convention Program)
• 1968 … Boston, MA Gordon Nelson, Tom Holmes and others hosted the convention at the Fenway Commonwealth Hotel, where 67 DX’ers set a new attendance record. Included among the attendees was the first from outside the USA and Canada, Cesar Objio of the Dominican Republic.
• 1967 … Eugene, OR, hosted by Bart Cronin, Mike Northam and Carl Staley. (Convention Program)
• 1966 … Montreal, PQ, Downtown Holiday Inn; 48 hosted by Andy Rugg and Sam Simmons.
• 1965 … Cedar Rapids, IA. Bob Gorsuch and Len Kruse hosted 24 members plus guests at the Roosevelt Hotel. (Convention Program)
• 1964 … Tonawanda NY (Buffalo suburb) Kenton Manor Hotel, Ray B. Edge hosted. 46 attended. Edge retired as executive secretary and turned over the reins to Dick Cooper.
• 1963 … Denver CO, The Balboa-Thunderbird Motel, 39 members, hosted by Bill Nittler, Marv Robbins, Larry Godwin, John Tracy, Murray Mann, Dave Johnson and Bus Boatman. Club constitution presented and accepted. (Convention Program) (Convention Banner) (Convention Name Badge)
• 1962 … Indianapolis IN David Roys host. Ed Dooley of WLW spoke at the banquet. Vane Jones was there to introduce his new log. Tragically, Carroll Seth, Fran Nittler and Hal Wagner died in an auto accident in Nebraska on the way to the convention from Colorado.  (Convention Program)
• 1961 … Amarillo, TX, Ramada Inn, hosted by Larry Godwin, Jeff Stewart, Jack Hathaway, John Tudenham, Glen Kippel, Neal Eubanks and Ross Harp. 53 attended. (Convention Program)
• 1960 … White Plains NY, Roger Smith Hotel, hosted by Peter Hansen, Alex McKenzie, Jim O’Brien, Ernie Cooper and Bob Foxworth. 57 attended. Phil Irwin of WVOX, New Rochelle, was banquet speaker. (Convention Program)
• 1959 … Omaha NE, at the Town House, hosted by Marv Robbins, Phil Robbins, John Sampson, Murray Mann, Ernie Wesolowski and R. Haney. First outside speaker at the banquet … FCC Grand Island Monitoring Station engineer Arthur Johnson. 35 members and 19 guests attended. (Convention Program) (Convention Name Badge)
• 1958 … Findley OH. Elbert and Marie Tewell hosted at the Phoenix Hotel. 68 attended.
• 1957 … Ponca City OK. Hank Ward hosted at the Jens-Marie Hotel. Pat Reilly was honored for attending 25 conventions.
• 1956 … Harrisburg PA Fred Van Voorhees was host at the Penn Harris Hotel. 63 attended.
• 1955 … Cedar Rapids IA. The first convention held at a hotel. 41 attended, but Ernie Cooper missed his first convention since 1940. Bob Gorsuch was host. (Convention Program)
• 1954 … Williamsville NY. Back to the Brauner’s home, where 54 attended at one time or another.
• 1953 … Wheeling, WV. Sid Rosenbaum and his mother hosted the gathering. 30 attended.
• 1952 … Williamsville NY at Joe and Marty Brauner’s home. 42 attended.
• 1951 … Kittanning PA, at Dick Cooper’s house; banquet at teh Fifth Avenue Hotel in Ford City.
• 1950 … Williamsville NY, at Joe and Marty Brauner’s, 23 Howard Avenue. 25 attended.
• 1949 … Buffalo NY, 31 attended at Ray Edge’s home.
• 1948 … No convention … low number of reservations and Mrs. Edge was ill.
• 1947 … Buffalo NY, 34 attended at Ray Edge’s home in Buffalo.
• 1946 … Buffalo NY, at Ray Edge’s home, new record attendance, 48, probable first banquet at McDoell’s Restaurant in Buffalo.
• 1945 … East Hartford CT, at Phil Nichols’ home.
• 1944 … Kittanning PA, at Dick Cooper’s Home. Wartime travel again kept attendance down.
• 1943 … Buffalo NY Low attendance due to wartime travel constrictions, held at Ray B. Edge’s home at 325 Shirley Ave.
• 1942 … Williamsville NY (Buffalo suburb) John Kalmbach Jr’s home at 1195 Wehrle Drive.
• 1941 … Buffalo NY, at Ray B. Edge’s home at 525 Stockbridge Ave.
• 1940 … Erie PA, the first convention over Labor Day weekend. 32 attended. (Convention Letter)
• 1939 … Erie PA 37 attended
• 1938 … Erie PA, the next three years saw the site change to NRC headquarters at Harry M.Gordon’s home at 317 East Tenth St., Erie. Banquet at the Sunset Inn and a boat ride on Lake Erie were part of the program.
• 1934-1937 … The first four NRC conventions were held in late June at the home of Robert R. Weaver, at 603 West Market Street in York, Pa.
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