[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: Calling All Youth Amateur Operators: Join the 4th Annual "Dream Rig" Essay Contest!

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From: McKenzie Denton <mckenziedenton15 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Subject: Calling All Youth Amateur Operators: Join the 4th Annual "Dream
Rig" Essay Contest!
To: <KO4GLN at arrl.net>


Dear club leadership,

My name is McKenzie Denton, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the
incoming Virginia Section Youth Coordinator. In my new role, I am dedicated
to fostering a vibrant and engaged community of young Amateur operators,
and I am reaching out to you for your assistance.

I am excited to share that the Intrepid-DX Group, a US-based 501 C (3)
nonprofit organization passionate about promoting Amateur Radio activities
worldwide, is launching its 4th Annual Youth "Dream Rig" Essay Contest.
This initiative is of great importance in recognizing youth who are
unquestionably the future of our beloved hobby.

Here's a brief overview of the contest:

*Contest Theme:* "What attracted you to amateur radio?"

*Prizes:*

   1. First Place: ICOM IC-7300
   2. Second Place: ICOM ID5100AD dual band mobile radio with D-Star
   3. Third Place: ICOM ID52A dual band handy talkie with D-Star

*Contest Rules:*

   1. Two-page essay addressing the contest theme.
   2. Contestants must hold a USA or Canadian Amateur Radio License and be
   aged 19 or younger.
   3. Commitment to keep the radio for at least one year and use it on the
   air.
   4. Essays can be submitted in plain text, PDF, or MS Word format to
   intrepiddxgroup at gmail.com by November 30, 2023. Alternatively, physical
   submissions can be mailed to The Intrepid-DX Group, 3052 Wetmore Dr, San
   Jose, CA 95148, USA (must be postmarked by November 30, 2022).
   5. Previous contestants are welcome to participate, provided all other
   criteria are met.

The winners will be announced on their Website and Facebook page on
December 15, 2023. They will also be asked to provide a photo with their
prize.

We would be immensely grateful if you could assist us in spreading the word
about this exciting contest by sharing the attached flyer in your club’s
newsletter or through any other means that reach the youth amateur radio
operators in your area.

While membership in the ARRL is not a requirement for entry, we understand
that many youths are affiliated with local clubs and may not come across
our announcement on other platforms.

For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to
intrepiddxgroup at gmail.com.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working with you.


73,



McKenzie Denton

KO4GLN

Virginia Section Youth Coordinator

KO4GLN at arrl.net

(757) 560 3901
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