[GreenKeys] Teleprinter Collectors Association

Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:37:36 +1200

George,
Dont know if your group is open to foreign membership, but if it is, count
me in.
Will ring in the next few days if I get a chance.
73 de Ted
ZL1MT

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Ted Minchin, ZL1MT
RD1,   Putaruru 2370,
New Zealand
Phone +64 07 8835716
email [email protected]
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-----Original Message-----
From: George B. Hutchison <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, 20 March 2002 14:24
Subject: [GreenKeys] Teleprinter Collectors Association

>GreenKeyers - - -
>
>I am still in the midst of ascertaining a method of perpetuating the
>spirit and services, if not the callsign of WC2XPF.
>
>I have discovered that certain bureaus of the FCC tend to favor projects
>and ambitions of relatively small non-profit groups who are intent on some
>manner of service or effort for the public good.
>
>To this end, Jerry Lockett, N6JP and myself have come up a possible
>mechanism whereby the activities of WC2XPF would gain significant
>consideration  in the eyes of the FCC.
>
>How many of you would consider joining what I shall call at this time the
>"GreenKeys Teleprinter Collectors Association"???
>
>I envision this as an incorporated, non-profit entity whose intent is to
>foster the collection, restoration and operation of electro-mechanical
>printing communication devices such as teleprinters, stock tickers, and
>the like.
>
>Essentially that is about what we do right now, but it is not a chartered
>group.
>
>Please think about it. There is a lot of expertise and skill amongst us,
>and collectively we could do a rather impressive job of stating our case
>before the commission.
>
>I have no real life right now, but in order to keep the work and effort
>that went into WA9XHN/WC2XPF from going into the toilet, I would be
>willing to assume the position of President for a limited amount of time
>until we either got it going or it was soundly defeated. There is plenty
>of room for advisors and committees or other means of establishing a
>course for such an organization.
>
>I don't want to go into it much more right now, but will say that if you
>are interested, send me your telephone number and I would be more than
>happy to call and fill you in on what has transpired thus far, and why I
>feel that an organized group can be a positive move.
>
>My Phone is 253-833-6755 if you want to call me.
>
>Thanks and 73,
>
>George, W7KSJ
>
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