Policy Pertaining to the

            Yankee Clipper Contest Club (YCCC)

                 DXpedition Program



 



The purpose of this program is to encourage youth and new amateurs to participate in contesting. 



 



The source of funding is one half of profit derived from the Yankee Clipper Contest Club's 

(the "Club") Annual Raffle Program.  Should the amount allocated to this program exceed 

$1,500.00, the Board may make a second award or roll any excess funds into the following 

year's DXpedition Program.



 



Youth is defined to be between 14 and 21 years old and a new amateur, 22 or older, is 

defined as one holding a first time license for less than one year. 



 



The award will cover costs up to $1,500.00 (for 2004) for the winner to participate in a 

DXpedition/Contest for up to one week.  The award is for airfare, lodging and a stipend 

for $150.00.  The award must be used within 12 months of being announced.







Applicants must live within the Club's territory and submit a copy of his/her license 

(General Class or higher only) in their application package, which would also include a 

resume, if under 21 a letter from parents, and an essay as later described.  Package 

would be submitted to the DXpedition Program Committee of the Club.



 



Applicants under 21 years old must have written approval from their parents.  The winner 

if under 21, must submit written parental consent and release the Club from liability. 

A winner 21 years or older will also be required to sign a release of liability.



 



Applicants must submit an essay comprised of not more than 300 words describing "Why I 

would like to go on a DXpedition" or "Why I enjoy contesting."



 



The application period will be from May 1st to July 15th.







Final decisions regarding the winner will be made by the Board of Directors of the Club 

based on a recommendation from the DXpedition Program Committee and be announced no 

later than August 31.



 



The winner will receive a free one-year membership in the Club.



 



The winner must join a Club authorized DXpedition to participate in one of the four 

major contests---ARRLDX or the CQWWDX (CW or Phone).  



 



There must be current Club members in attendance on the DXpedition and resulting contest 

scores must be credited to the Club.



 



The Treasurer will be responsible for distributing the money.



 



The winner will not qualify for a second trip.  



5/01/04