I would like to wish all the great members of CTRI Contest Group a Happy New Year for 2012.  As a club, we have many things to look forward to, and I trust we will have many enjoyable opportunities to get together and enjoy our fabulous hobby.

So, what goals are you going to set for yourself for this coming year?  Personally, I want to continue persuing 5-Band DXCC.  I have completed the first 100 in 2011, and am rapidly closing in on 40-meter DXCC.  I have 96 confirmed on LoTW, and I have four cards that should put me right at the magic number!

One really good way, as you all know, to increase these numbers is to operate in the various DX contests!  And, submit your scores so the club aggregate can take advantage of your progress toward your personal goals.

I believe a good topic for our first meeting in 2012 would be to establish some club goals.  That way, we can keep an eye on our progress as the year passes beneath our feet as we trod along together.

Again, Happy New Year.  See you in the pile-ups, and at a club meeting now and then.  73, Mike, K1DM