[ARRL-OK] AMATEUR RADIO EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ROLES INTO OKLAHOMA

[Mark D. Conklin N7XYO]

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 13, 2003

Contact : Mark D. Conklin
  918-232-8346 or 1-888-597-1492 digital pager

AMATEUR RADIO EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ROLES INTO OKLAHOMA

Tulsa, OK -- The ARRL - the national association for amateur radio, brings
to Oklahoma "The Big Project". The Amateur Radio Education & Technology
Program (aka "The Big Project") is an educational program to enhance student
learning through authentic application of mathematical and scientific
concepts. The project emphasizes integration of math, science, writing and
speaking, geography, technology, and social responsibility within a global
society.

To encourage teachers who may not be aware of the educational potential of
Amateur Radio, the ARRL has developed a comprehensive education and
technology program.  In Oklahoma this effort will be lead by Thomas Webb,
WA9AFM/5 who has recently been has been appointed Assistant Section Manager
for ARRL in Oklahoma.

Webb is a retired United States Air Force major and a graduate of Southern
Illinois University (now University of Southern Illinois) with a bachelor of
science in mass communications. Webb also holds a master of arts in
management from Webster University along with additional graduate work with
the University of Oklahoma. He currently serves as senior site director for
Webster University at Tinker Air Force Base where he administers graduate
programs in management and management of information systems.

"If I could invent the right person for the job, I could not do any better
than Thomas Webb," says John Thomason, WB5SYT (Oklahoma ARRL Section
Manager) "With his background and education he will be of great help to
bring to the children of Oklahoma "The Big Project."



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Amateur Radio (HAM Radio) is best known to the general public for its role
in emergency communications during disasters. Despite many advances in
communications technology, emergency management agencies and relief
organizations continue to call upon Amateur Radio for assistance and to
respect the contribution made by HAMs during times of crisis. Amateur Radio
is now a significant resource for the classroom teacher in the education of
America's youth for life and work in a global, technological society.

For more information about "The Big Project" see
www.remote.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/
or contact Thomas Webb, WA9AFM/5 Oklahoma Assistant Section Manager. Phone:
405-373-6716, e-mail: wa9afm@arrl.net
.
Today there are more than 700,000 Amateur Radio operators in the United
States and more than 2.5 million worldwide. Information on how to become
involved in Amateur Radio is available from ARRL - the national association
for Amateur Radio, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111 or by calling
1-800-32-NEW HAM. Visit ARRL on the Web at www.arrl.org.


MEDIA CONTACT:
Mark Conklin, N7XYO - Oklahoma Public Information Coordinator
Phone: 918-232-8346 or 1-888-597-1492 digital pager
E-mail: n7xyo@arrl.net




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