[nrv-hams] Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy

Wed Jun 26 09:55:25 EDT 2013

Hi all,
Danny, if you contact Ron Ramsey AB4A, (I have the contact info) he has
been setting up the ITT Scout Day at the ITT building every year.  Maybe he
can give you ideas and help?

73
Russ, KG4MAV

On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:03 AM, <dwylam at verizon.net> wrote:

>  This looks like an opportunity for our club.
>      73
>    Danny
>
> ----------Original Message----------
>
> From: Chirs Dempsey **
> Date: Jun 25, 2013 6:11:12 PM
> Subject: RE: RE: New Guy
> To: <dwylam at verizon.net>
>
>
> Danny,
>
>
>
> Thanks so much.  With my job…I need as many options as possible.
> Hopefully I can get this knocked out sooner rather than later.  We’re
> camping almost 10,000 kids this summer so things are pretty crazy.
>
>
>
> Also, I was thinking….do you guys ever plug into doing events for kids in
> the NRV?  As an Executive with the Scouts, I cover about 1800 youth and
> roughly 600 adults in various units.  I’m working to set up an event in
> November that focuses on STEM which stands for Science Technology,
> Engineering and Math and will provide opportunities for kids to work on
> STEM related Merit Badge Requirements as well as help them attain life
> skills involving resume building, applying for college, interviewing
> skills, and other important areas.  STEM jobs are the future of our economy
> and we’re hoping to expose as many scouts to these opportunities as
> possible…not just to help the American economy, but to possibly inspire a
> boy by providing  him a chance to stumble upon a field of study or work he
> will love and which will ultimately help lead to his future success in
> life.
>
>
>
> I’ll be working with Sue Magliaro at VT who is the STEM Coordinator
> there.  We’re looking at November 2nd as a possible date to do this on
> the Tech Campus.   Since we have a radio merit badge (
> http://www.scouting.org/jota/radio_merit_badge.aspx) was wondering if
> this might be something you guys would be interested in getting plugged
> into?  Also, among the mom’s and dads, it might help build exposure to your
> club within our circles and possibly build membership (Win-Win?).
>
>
>
> No pressure on this, but just something to think about.  Odds are good
> that you have Scouters in the club that are aware of the merit badge as
> well as the “Jamboree On the Air” that happens every so many years.  Other
> opportunities might be to feature the club at an upcoming camporee where
> you guys could take a segment and feature amateur radio with our boys.
> Anything to heighten awareness and maybe spark interest (whether it be a
> parent or a boy).
>
>
>
> Thanks again for your time, and for your guidance as I am still stumbling
> on my own interests and passions in life.  It’s never too late...right?
>
>
>
> Peace,
>
>
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> *Chris Dempsey  *|  District Director
>
>
> *BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA*
> *Blue Ridge Mountains Council
>
> *1195 Cambria St. N.E.
>
> Christiansburg, VA 24073
> C 540.558.8834  |  F 540.381.6471
> *cdempsey at bsamail.org *
>
> * *
>
> [image:
> http://www.yccbsa.org/images/branding2011/logo_preparedforlife_color_270x77.jpg]
>
>
>
> *From:* dwylam at verizon.net [mailto:dwylam at verizon.net <dwylam at verizon.net>]
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:16 PM
> *To:* ctdempsey at live.com
> *Subject:* Re: RE: New Guy
>
>
>
> The Roanoke club has testing on the 3rd Sun. of each month at the Roanoke
> Red Cross building on Church Ave. at 2pm. They also sponsor a hamfest in
> Vinton at William Byrd high school that is on Aug 3and will have a
> testing. Not sure of the time but I think 11am.
>
>
>
>
>
> On 06/25/13, Chirs Dempsey<ctdempsey at live.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Danny,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the kind invitation…As well as the heads up on the use of the
> radio.  The only frequency I have used it on is the one that is licensed to
> our camp by the FCC and the one that all our other radios are programmed
> on. This said, I have been told that to use it with any other frequency
> would require a technicians license, which is what sparked my interested in
> your group.  The last thing I would want to do, would be to get myself in
> trouble…as well as put our camps FCC license in jeopardy.
>
>
>
> Last night I got on a site where I could take sample technician’s exams
> online….over and over.  This is helping, but it proves that I have lots to
> learn.  I wish I could take the test when you offer it in July, but I have
> a church obligation that day.  I will likely be done by 2:00, but since I’m
> preparing a sermon…I’m sure my mind will be mush by the time 2pm rolls
> around. October may be a challenge as well (since I work for the Scouts and
> the Fall, Spring, and Summer are stacked with programs).  I average one
> weekend off a month but I’ll do my best to work this out with my schedule.
> Do you know of any other testing/class opportunities with other groups in
> our area?  Perhaps I could take a class with them, and then join you as my
> local group.  Just a thought.
>
>
>
> I am excited to get involved and learn more about you guys, gaining the
> qualifications necessary to explore the world of radio in our area.  I
> would also like to see how these qualifications can be used as a service to
> others.  Knowing that this skill can be used to help others, is a pretty
> cool thing.
>
>
>
> Thanks for the heads up and hope to meet you in person real soon.
>
>
>
> Peace,
>
>
>
> *Chris Dempsey  *|  District Director
>
>
> *BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA*
> *Blue Ridge Mountains Council
>
> *1195 Cambria St. N.E.
>
> Christiansburg, VA 24073
> C 540.558.8834  |  F 540.381.6471
> *cdempsey at bsamail.org *
>
>
>
> [image:
> http://www.yccbsa.org/images/branding2011/logo_preparedforlife_color_270x77.jpg]
>
>
>
> *From:* dwylam at verizon.net [mailto:dwylam at verizon.net <dwylam at verizon.net>]
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:50 AM
> *To:* ctdempsey at live.com
> *Subject:* Re: New Guy
>
>
>
> Hi Chris,
>
>      Glad to here of your interest in ham radio. Here is the link to our
> club website. www.qsl.net/n4nrv
>
> We meet for breakfast every Sat. morning at Country Kitchen in
> Christiansburg around 8:30 , except on the first Sat. of the month we meet
> at Shoneys in Dublin. The next monthly club meeting is July 22 , 7:30pm at
> the Christiansburg Public Library. Please join us for either. I must tell
> you in a freindly way that you are probably violating FCC rules using the
> radio without a license. We can help you get licensed. The FCC will take a
> very dim view if you are caught.
>
>     My cell is 838 1033 or leave a message on my home phone 382 9439.
> Never answer the home phone but I do check the messages.
>
>       Best regards
>
>      Danny Wylam
>
>
>
>
>
> On 06/24/13, Chris Dempsey<ctdempsey at live.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hey Danny,
>
>
>
> Very interested in joining your group and learning about Hamm radio in the
> NRV, as well as just learning more about Hamm radio period.  I'm brand new
> at this and need to surround myself with folks who can teach me the ropes.
> I'd also like to eventually get my technicians license so I can comply with
> FCC regs (as well as just understand them).
>
>
>
> I saw your July 14th test date, but unfortunately I'm preaching at church
> that day, May have to be October.  Wondering if you can add me to
> your email list for the group so I can get updates about your meetings and
> events.  I live two houses up from Amelia's restaurant in Cambria (where I
> understand you hold your meetings) and am the Scout Executive serving the
> Boy Scouts in the NRV.  A recent purchase of a handheld Hamm radio to
> communicate on our Camp frequency has rekindled an interest in this.
> Perhaps if I learn what the heck I'm doing...a boat anchor will be in my
> future.
>
>
>
> Thanks for any info you can provide.
>
>
>
> Peace,
>
>
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> Chris Dempsey / District Director
> Blue Ridge Mountains Council BSA
> 1195 Cambria St. N.E.
> Christiansburg, VA 24073
> 540-558-8834
> newriverde at bsa-brmc.org
>
>
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