[ARRL-OK] Fw: Club News

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The following is from Norm Fusaro (W3IZ), ARRL's Club
Coordinator.  It was originally in html format, but I
have converted it to standard ASCII so that it will be
accepted on qth.net mailing lists.

Although Kid's Day has passed, other info contained is
of general interest.

73  ---  Mac, K2GKK/5


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From: "Fusaro, Norm W3IZ" <w3iz at arrl.org>
To: <clubs at arrl.org>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 15:34:01 -0400
Subject: Club News
Kid's Day June 19, 2004

Kid's Day is intended to encourage young people (licensed or
not) to enjoy Amateur Radio.  It can give young people hands-
on, on-the-air experience so they might develop an interest
in pursuing a license in the future.  It is intended to give
hams a chance to share their station with their children.
Get on the air and give a kid a QSO or get your own kids on
the air.  All participants are eligible to receive a
colorful certificate.

All information and operating times as well as suggested
frequencies can be found on the ARRL webpage:

http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/kd-rules.html


Here is a good idea that comes from a club Connecticut.

The Newington Amateur Radio League has a quick and easy
mentoring tool that they call "Quick Connect".  It is a quick
and simple method of assisting individual members in finding
solution to their specific question or problem.

Here is how it works: At some point during the club meeting,
the President will ask if there any QUICK CONNECTS.  At that
time any person with a specific radio related question or
problem will stand and make their request.  Hopefully, someone
in the room would stand and say "I can help."

After the meeting these two people can get together and work
out a solution or make arrangements to meet at a later date.

"That's all there is to it.", says Doris Spencer, KF6QKL,
NARL's Assistant Treasurer.  "By keeping it short and sweet
we don't slow down the meeting and we can accommodate several
requests for help."

This format also let others know who the "experts" are, even
if they don't have a question or problem at the moment.

The Newington Amateur Radio League, Inc. (NARL) is an ARRL-
affiliated Special Services Club dedicated to the promotion
of amateur radio and public service.  Proceeds are contributed
to charitable, scholarship, and civic activities. 

Their website is http://www.narl.net


Don't forget to checkout the Club Companion page this week for
some good tips for a successful Field Day.

http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/


If your club has any ideas or news that they want to share with
other ARRL Affiliated Clubs, please send them to: w3iz at arrl.org

Norm Fusaro, W3IZ
ARRL Affiliated Club/Mentor Program Manager
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06011
w3iz at arrl.org
860-594-0230



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