[OFARC] FW: JOTA/JOTI. - SCOTA

[Ralph (home)]

From: Ralph (home) [mailto:ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 13:42
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Subject: FW: JOTA/JOTI. - SCOTA

 

A very exciting event …..

 

THE SCOUTS HAVE ASKED FOR HELP FROM AMATEUR RADIO

 

The Houston region Scout Council (Sam Houston Area Council) contacted me today.

Our Houston area scout council wants to add new elements to the program, Mr Manning is especially interested in things the boys will not come across anywhere else.

He sees amateur radio as a prime candidate and requested radios be set up at various camps and around town for JOTA.

They also asked if Amateur Radio Operators can be made available for various camp events throughout the year.

 

They are very keen on having some radios at Camp Bovay (about ½ way to Conroe) for JOTA.

JOTA is the 3rd weekend of October and coincides with an event called “Fun with Son”.  

They expect about 800 cub scouts plus the parents for the 3 day campout.

I think they only need us for Saturday.

 

The boys will be arranged in two camp areas and we will need to set up at both areas simultaneously.

The areas are about ½ mile apart (That will give us a little relief for mutual interference.)

 

I am going up next week to survey the site for antennas, power, & shelter…… & will relay what I find.

 

In addition, he is interested in knowing if anyone can host JOTA events around town so the older boys can visit.

 

He also mentioned setting up at camp Brosig (near Sealy) and camp Bovay several times a year for other scouting events.

 

Our presence at Scout Fair last April was a success and got a fair number of visitors even though we were outside.

Now scouts are reaching out to us to partner with them for the boys.

 

PLEASE RSVP to let me know if you can 

1.       go to JOTA at Bovay 

2.       host scouts for JOTA in town someplace

3.       interested in other events

 

Spread the word to all the clubs in the Houston area (Sealy to Clear Lake)

 

73

Ralph  KE5HDF

 

From: Vincent Manning [mailto:Vincent.Manning at scouting.org] 
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:19
To: Ralph (home) <ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net <mailto:ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net> >
Cc: Brandon Lewis <Brandon.Lewis at scouting.org <mailto:Brandon.Lewis at scouting.org> >; Monica Cotten <Monica.Cotten at scouting.org <mailto:Monica.Cotten at scouting.org> >; Dolly Ortega <Dolly.Ortega at scouting.org <mailto:Dolly.Ortega at scouting.org> >
Subject: RE: JOTA/JOTI. - SCOTA

 

Ralph,

 

I’m looking forward to working you.  I want to add something new to the programs and events I’m working with. We can discuss these programs and events when we meet Tuesday, August 15, 2017. 

 

Thanks

 

Vincent B. Manning| Program Director

 

Department of Support Services
SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2225 North Loop West
Houston, Texas 77008
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