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

[Tony]

I think doing the two on the same day is a great idea. The 2 events would likely generate traffic for each other.

Tony Otlowski W2WCC
SEC SNJ ARES


> On March 17, 2017 at 5:39 PM Harry Elwell <elwellharry at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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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