[PPRAANet] Hams interested in forming a 10-10 group

[WV7T at aol.com]

Here is the information to form a 10-10  group here in the Colorado Springs 
area. If you are interested please e-mail  me.
 
Mike WV7T
The basic purposes of the 10-10 International Net,  Inc. are "...to promote 
activity on the 10 meter band, to handle traffic and to  assist radio 
amateurs in improving their technical skills and operating  procedures...." 
Chapters are responsible for promoting these purposes on a local  level 
particularly during periods of minimum sunspot  activity.

A. What is a 10-10  Chapter? A 10-10  Chapter is a group of 10-10 members 
in good standing, normally, but not  necessarily, located in the same 
geographic area (ground wave distance), who  wish to participate in the activities 
of the 10-10 International Net, Inc.  Although the Chapter exists to promote 
the purposes of the International group  on a local basis, the 10-10 
International Net, Inc. will not be liable for  physical or verbal activities of 
the  Chapters.

B. Basic  Requirements for Becoming a 10-10 Chapter

1. U.S. Chapters consist of seven or more  members except for Alaska and 
Hawaii. Alaska, Hawaii, and all DX Chapters must  have five or more members. 
Members must be in good standing (dues paid). The  10-10 Database Manager may 
be consulted about the membership status of potential  Chapter members.

2. A Chapter must have a name  and must conduct weekly scheduled nets.

3. They must select a Chapter  Head whose responsibilities are detailed 
later.

4. The group must  complete a '10-10 Chapter Application,' copy enclosed, 
and forward to the  Chapter Coordinator for approval by the Chapter Relations 
Committee. The Chapter  Coordinator will adjust frequencies to prevent 
conflicts and may suggest  alternate frequencies in order to use the entire 10 
meter band.

5. Nets  may meet on any mode as permitted for that portion of the 10 meter 
 band.
C. Chapter  Privileges

1. May  participate as a Chapter in all 10-10 contests in accordance with 
published  rules. (Chapter members within 150 miles of the Chapter may assign 
their score  to the Chapter.) 

2. May issue a Chapter Certificate. Charges assessed  for the Certificate 
program should not exceed chapter costs of the program. May  issue a chapter 
number only via email or for an S.A.S.E. (self addressed stamped  envelope)

3. May elect officers, have a treasury and charge dues or raise  funds by 
any lawful means.

4. May support any activity deemed good for  amateur radio.

D. Chapter  Reporting 
A responsible chapter official must report  to the Chapter Coordinator. 
This is done quarterly. If there are no changes to  the previous report, then 
the chapter can go for up to a year without reporting.  A report must then be 
made even though no changes have been made. These reports  may be made via 
the U.S. Postal Service or via email.  For access to the  reporting forms, 
go to the "Resources" and click on it, from the pop-up menu  choose "Forms", 
(The forms are in the fourth row.)  
E. Reasons for Terminating Chapter  Affiliation

1. Failure to file a quarterly report for four  consecutive quarters.

2. Suspension of net operations for more than a  three month period. 
Permission to suspend must be obtained from the Chapter  Manager.

3. Deliberately furnishing incorrect information on  report.

4. Conduct unbecoming an amateur radio operator.

F.  Responsibilities of the Chapter Head

1. The chapter head shall guide  the activities of the chapter and is 
responsible for keeping the membership  interested and motivated to operate on 10 
meters, participate in 10-10  activities, and promote the purposes of the 
10-10 International Net,  Inc.

2. The chapter head shall be the liaison between the chapter and the  
parent organization, usually through the Chapter Coordinator.

3. The  chapter head may appoint an assistant and/or create local 
committees if  necessary.

4. The chapter head or his designated representative shall  report 
quarterly to the Chapter Coordinator on the approved form or via e-mail  if desired.

5. The chapter head must secure approval of the Chapter  Coordinator prior 
to changing net operations (day, time or frequency) and/or  certificate 
requirements. Approval for temporary changes (e.g. for one month's  duration) in 
net operations need not be obtained. The Chapter Coordinator and  the 10-10 
membership at large, however, should be notified - 

6. Chapter  heads of chapters with certificate programs should be aware 
that the position of  Certificate Manager requires a lot of time and effort. 
Much of a chapter's  success - or failure - depends on the timely and faithful 
performance by the  C.M.

7. The chapter head (or his designee) should consult with the  Chapter 
Coordinator about any questions regarding operation which may develop.  Use this 
link to obtain a copy of the _Chapter Application  form._ 
(http://www.ten-ten.org/Forms/Chapter%20Application.pdf)  
8. The Chapter Head  must be a member in good-standing and continue so 
until he/she gives up the  position.