January 2017 General Meeting
Greetings everyone:
Just a reminder about this Saturday’s meeting at the Golden Corral, Gulfport beginning at 8:00 am. Breakfast begins at 7:30 as dutch treat. See you Saturday morning.
Thanks and 73,
Bob
KD5PYC
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