[nrv-hams] nrv-hams Digest, Vol 37, Issue 16

[Ben Williams]

I am registered with the Boy Scouts to do the Radio Merit Badge (and I 
also have Ron Ramseys slide Deck)
Also in the Fall Nathaniel will be back in the area who is currently at 
the Summit teaching the Radio Merit Badge



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>     1. Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy (dwylam at verizon.net)
>     2. Re: Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy (Russ Abbey)
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> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:55:25 -0400
> From: Russ Abbey <russ.abbey at gmail.com>
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> 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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