All About Antique Radio Club of Illinois
The Antique Radio Club of Illinois is a nationwide family of over 500 people dedicated to the preservation of antique radios and related items. We have bi-monthly meetings and regularly draw collectors and enthusiasts from all over the Midwest.
ARCI Offers...
Swap meets every other month
On-line presentations
Member forums
Newsletters
Special events
...and more!
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August brings our nationally renowned, two-day event, Radiofest! At our annual Radiofest, we sponsor seminars and displays on various topics related to restoration, historical presentations and helpful "how-tos" for Radiofest attendees
Organization and Officers
ARCI is run by the following members, among other volunteers.
Operating Officers
President: Tom Kleinschmidt
Vice President: Tom Zaczek
Secretary: Jay Stewart
Membership: Elaine Hecker
Treasurer: Rudy Hecker
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Operating Directors
Club Support and Information: Tom Kleinschmidt
Hospitality Services: Alan Gard, Bill Cohn
Editor, ARCI NEWS: Maureen Blevins
Publisher, ARCI NEWS: Cindy Fudge
ARCI Photographer: Daniel Schoo
Website Administration: Matt Scott
Director, Online Events: Matthew Pollack
Trustee of Club Amateur Radio License: WA9RCI
Ron Grams WB9IMR
Marketing and Promotion:
Gary Bernstein
Art Bilski - advisor
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Operating Managers
Radiofest Chair: Tom Kleinschmidt
Radiofest Speaker Programs Coordinator:
Tom Zaczek
Donation Auction: Bill Cohn
Registration: Elaine Hecker
Signage, People's Choice Contest: Rudy Hecker
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Standing Committees Radiofest
Radiofest Auction Coordinator: John Stone
Radiofest Auction Registration: Nicholas Tillich
Radiofest Auctioneer: Jim Sargent
Radiofest Registration: Elaine Hecker
Radiofest Sign & Flyers: Rudy Hecker
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Board of Directors
Dr. Barry Janov / Chairman
David Bart
Harry Blesy, N9CQX
Art Bilski
Tom Kleinschmidt
Steve Muchow
John Stone
Jeff Aulik
Antique Wireless Association
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ARCI is affiliated with The Antique Wireless Association. For more information regarding the AWA, see their website at www.antiquewireless.org
The Antique Wireless Association is an organization of some 4,000 members worldwide linked by a common interest in the history of electrical and electronic communications.
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