1964 YLRL Convention
1964 4th International YLRL Convention
25th Anniversary
June 19-21 Nationwide Inn Columbus OH
from W7FWB (now K4LMB) published in QST, 13 YLs under the leadership of W9INBX (now W6UXF) as president, founded the Young Ladies Radio League. Now, 25 years later, YLRL has celebrated its silver anniversary and its growth to nearly a thousand members. Its 25th anniversary was the theme of YLRL’s 4th International Convention held June 19-21, 1964 at the Nationwide Inn, Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by the Buckeye Belles.
Never before had so many YLs gathered in one place to exchange “eyelash QSOs” for the conventional kind. Total registration reached 165 licensed YLs, plus 6 guests. Every U.S. call area was represented, with YLs from 25 states, plus Canada and Guatemala. What a heap of writing it took to autograph each other’s programs, and what a fine way to get acquainted with everyone!
Throughout Friday and on Sat. a.m. YLs registered with K8UKM, Zip, in the lobby of the Inn, received their 1.D. badges and buckeye souvenirs.
Plaque Presented to each of the founders who maintained membership in the YLRL for the full 25 years. (K1EKO photo)
W3CDQ (center) is congratulated by convention chairman K8MZT for holding her amateur license continuously since 1922. At left, K8PXX, president of Buckeye Belles, hostess club for the convention. (W8BTW photo).
W6UXF (ex-W9NBX), left, receives from K4LMB (ex W7FWB) a certificate granting her life membership in YLRL, This was an historic occasion for though they were co-founders and first officers of YLRL and ‘in frequent contact throughout the 25 years of its existence, this was the first time these two Yls had actually met in person! (W5IWL photo),
YLRL District Chairmen for 1964 attending the convention, I. to r., W3GTC, W4TVT, W5ZPD, W6BDE, K8LHF and K9ILK. (K1EKO photo)
*Information provided by book CQ YL The story of Women in Amateur Radio by Louisa B Sando W5RZJ
