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

Wed Apr 20 22:00:24 EDT 2011

Count me in Mike.  My 10X number is 23811.  I've had it since before dirt 
was here.  Hi Hi.

There used to be a 10X Chapter here in the Springs, but, as you know, it no 
longer exists.  I think it was called the Pikes Peak Chapter.

Keep me informed on the progress.

Dick
W0RAA

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

> 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.
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