[OFARC] Possible Activities

[Ralph]

At last Saturday's OFARC meeting, there was some discussion regarding a 
general desire for the club to have more activities.
We have lots of new members, many of whom are new to radio.
Activities help inform newcomers, encourage people to get involved, and 
keep the interest of those who may have become "too comfortable" with 
the status quo.

This does not mean something is wrong with the club, it is just a cycle 
every club goes through.
I think OFARC is a GREAT club and I am proud to be part of it.


Personally, I would like

  * build some kits
  * learn how to do more of the basic measurements/testing
  * Have someone describe tube operation for us compared to solid state
  * the club could offer a technician or extra level class


In addition, I noticed the BVARC club is having a similar discussion on 
their reflector.
With respect to our brothers in Sugarland, I have borrowed from their 
reflector and posted below as a source of some ideas.

Let's get a discussion going on our reflector and start some activities

73

Ralph
KE5HDF


On May 10, 2016 12:00 PM, bvarc-request at bvarc.org wrote:
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> This weeks BVARC Monday Night Net yielded some great responses from its participants in regards to activities the attendees would like to see happen.  All the ideas introduced were warmly welcomed and agreed on by others.  Lets get to the list!
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> 1. Radio in the Park.  Pick a park every month and work HF as well as work on antenna projects and such.
> 2. CW Net.  Looks like some of the guys want to bring back a weekly Rag Chew Net via CW.
> 3. Workshops. Monthly workshop on antenna building or small kit assembly such as antenna tuners and even crystal kits for he kids.
> 4. Extra Ticket Training. Training course on the Extra Class License for those who need help.
> 5. Club Picnic.  Get together were everyone brings some food and maybe some radio gear and have fun.
> 6. Digital Modes and ATV. Monthly get together or more for practice and learning of digital modes and ATV.
> 7. Club Contesting. Getting more member involved in contesting and joint efforts in contests.
> 8. Children Participation. Doing anything Ham related to get the kids involved, like kit building classes and ham radio introduction.
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> Thanks again to everyone who joined this weeks Monday Night Net!!!
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> Steve F
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> Date: Tue, 10 May 2016 08:30:13 -0500

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> All great ideas.    Most had been done enthusiastically in the past and were
> a lot of fun.   Now with a new batch of KE,KF, KG hams it is time to launch
> into some of these again.
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> Most of these require nothing from the club "officially", as they are ZERO
> DOLLAR things to do.   Radio in Cullinan Park, contesting on Mustang Island,
> the Antenna Seminar we did were all done independently of the club.  Not on
> purpose, but because it was fun and the individuals had a common desire to
> have fun with the event, etc.
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> CW Net was started by W5TOM and me.  Ran for 2.5 years and was a good
> stepping off point for a few hams wanting to get back into CW (i.e. K0NM).
> We promoted it thru the club nets and newsletter (see August 2012 newsletter
> front page for an example), but operated independently on 10 and 80 meters.
> Easily done today by someone that currently has that interest.
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> So, all of you newer Hams - have at it!  Find yourself some others of
> similar mindset and go for it.  Do what you like in the hobby and others
> will follow..remember that mouse trap quote!!!
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> One group outside of BVARC (but with BVARC members) is the Houston QRP club.
> These cats are a great bunch of hams that get together for multiple
> mini-contests throughout the year.  They couple radio in the park with
> contesting with antenna and rig building.  See what they do at
> http://www.w5acm.net/hqrp.html
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> OK, off the soap box.I look forward to seeing these events happen soon....GL
> ES 73...W5RH
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> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-bounces at bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Friedman via
> BVARC
> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 9:05 PM
> To: bvarc at bvarc.org
> Cc: Steve Friedman <kf5yyz at outlook.com>
> Subject: [BVARC] Monday Night Topic "Activities, Activities, We Want
> Activities!!!"
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> This weeks BVARC Monday Night Net yielded some great responses from its
> participants in regards to activities the attendees would like to see
> happen.  All the ideas introduced were warmly welcomed and agreed on by
> others.  Lets get to the list!
>
>
>
> 1. Radio in the Park.  Pick a park every month and work HF as well as work
> on antenna projects and such.
>
> 2. CW Net.  Looks like some of the guys want to bring back a weekly Rag Chew
> Net via CW.
>
> 3. Workshops. Monthly workshop on antenna building or small kit assembly
> such as antenna tuners and even crystal kits for he kids.
>
> 4. Extra Ticket Training. Training course on the Extra Class License for
> those who need help.
>
> 5. Club Picnic.  Get together were everyone brings some food and maybe some
> radio gear and have fun.
>
> 6. Digital Modes and ATV. Monthly get together or more for practice and
> learning of digital modes and ATV.
>
> 7. Club Contesting. Getting more member involved in contesting and joint
> efforts in contests.
>
> 8. Children Participation. Doing anything Ham related to get the kids
> involved, like kit building classes and ham radio introduction.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks again to everyone who joined this weeks Monday Night Net!!!
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