[GCARC] A proposal for a Saturday Training and Testing Session.

[Harry Elwell]

It is my understanding that the tech course would be scheduled early with
the general to follow, and finally a VE session at the end of the day. The
Spring Tailgatefest could benefit from the publicity if the events were
held on the same day. The tailgating part of the event would typically
generate most if its traffic early, during the tech course. Candidates for
general would have an opportunity to attend the tailgating event before the
general course.
I think with proper planning the two could work together.
Opinions? Comments?
Harry
K2ATX

On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM, djgrath1 <djgrath1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Urb,
> Count me in on helping out at the Clubhouse for this event. I think it is a
> great idea. We can offer some refreshments and snacks.
>
> We have some tables and folding chairs in the shed if we need them. For the
> VE testing session, if we need more room, we can use the desks in the VHF
> and HF rooms.
>
> A Tailgate SwapMeet at the Clubhouse site is tentatively scheduled for
> Saturday, May 13, 2017.
>
> I think your training class should be held on a separate day so as to not
> interfere with the SwapMeet.
>
> We may be able to do it as a substitute for a Tech Saturday?
>
> Anyone else have some thoughts?
>
> D. Jeffrey Garth
> 621 Greenbriar Drive
> Williamstown, NJ 08094-1149
> 73, KC2WCS
> Club Publications
> www.w2mmd.org
>
> "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life"
> - Confucius
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GCARC [mailto:gcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Urb
> LeJeune
> Sent: March 17, 2017 11:22
> To: GLOUCESTER COUNTY RADIO CLUB
> Subject: [GCARC] A proposal for a Saturday Training and Testing Session.
>
>
> GM all,
>
> A group of members have been having an email discussion on topics related
> to
> bring new people into the hobby and training them.
>
> I am putting forth a proposal and would appreciate any comments, positive
> or
> negative.
>
> My proposal is to have a Saturday Technician and/or General test prep
> session at the club house to be immediately followed by a VE session while
> the material is fresh in your minds. My method has three main features.
>
> 1. We don't study incorrect answers.
> 2. We study only the questions most likely on the test.
> 3. It's free.
>
> My idea is to do the Technician training and exam in the morning and the
> General training and exam in the afternoon. One of the advantages on this
> sequence is that when you pass the Technician exam you can take the General
> exam, at the same session, with no additional fee.
>
> At this point in time all I would like is an indication of interest, not a
> commitment. Please let me know you name, call if you have one, your goal
> Technician, General or both and your email address.
>
> I would also like your willingness to help teach the course. Again, only an
> interest, not a commitment.
>
> Any additional comments would be appreciate.
>
> 73 Urb W1UL
>
>
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