[Boatanchors] Reality Comes Knocking.

[KA2PTE]

Well it was kind of fun and interesting a while, before he acted up.
He wanted more visiting hams to come in and give talks about stuff like 
antennas,
and I found a guy in a club in another state who drove out without any 
compensation
to be with us one night. He also teaches at a tech college, so he was very 
good, and this
other guy was glad to see his request fulfilled. He then said we ought to 
try a Skywarn session,
which also happened, and that was a huge turnout by the public, but 
unfortunately
no guests showed any interest in ham radio.

Other hams that spoke with me who were in the club previously, said he is a 
very difficult person and
is the reason they left. He happens to be extremely smart, and experienced 
with ham radio and that is
I guess why he is worshipped without doubt and also he insists on doing 
certain key services in the club himself,
with no help and these things have to be done "his way" else he gets into 
some loud arguements for all to witness
which is I guess to show everyone hes unstoppable.

A couple of us refer to it as "anal-crainial reversal syndrome". We are not 
sure if its chronic or acute....
Hes also about 70 yrs of age, so for the sake of respect for his 
contributions to the hobby for many years,
I refrain from confronting him any further on the matter. He does seem 
bewildered why when I see him in public,
I dont acknowledge him.

--
Steve Hearns [ KA2PTE ]


> I think you did the right thing by getting involved. This is how to build 
> community.
> Like anything, if people aren't showing up, you have to market.
> Find out who has had success and how they did it. Put yourself where 
> people likely to join hang out, virtually or in person.