[QCWA] International Growth & Communication

[Dave - VE3JX]

Hi Bob,

Thank you very much for your reply.  I figured that a copy was sent to each
chapter including the DX ones, and it makes sense that it is to their Secretary.

You have said: "The secretary of every active chapter outside of the USA
receives a copy of the Journal. . . . They can reproduce all or part of it in a
language better suited for their members."  Is this actually done?  Are we
really asking International chapters to bear the cost of reproducing and
translation of the Journal?  And, are they actually doing it?  How many
languages is the QCWA Journal being translated into?  In fact, are they allowed
to reproduce it as is, i.e. in English?

As far as translation goes, I have found in my travels that most, if not all,
Germans know English.  It seems to be part of their education system.  Other
countries such as Austria, Belgium & Switzerland may be similar.  Therefore, the
necessity of translation is not necessarily there, especially with hams who are
used to English being the almost universal language of radio communication.
However, reproducing (should we read photocopying?) the Journal is a daunting
task to put on any chapter's shoulders.  Do we really expect them to do so?

So, as I see it, many more than 65 members would benefit.

That is my imperfect opinion anyway.

As far as Dayton is concerned, I hope I can make it.  I would like to greet you
in person, as well as many other QCWA members.  But, I never know, from day to
day, what more pressing (read family) demands will be made on my time &
presence.  Who said you have more time when you're retired?

Cheers,

Dave.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Roske" <broske at hutchtel.net>
To: "QCWA - Reflector" <qcwa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [QCWA] International Growth & Communication


> Hi Dave,
>
> The secretary of every active chapter outside of the USA receives a copy of
> the Journal.  That's three (3) chapters in Canada (70, 73 & 151), the
> chapter in Germany (106) and the chapter in Switzerland (209).  They can
> reproduce all or part of it in a language better suited for their members.
> That leaves about 65 members (<1%) that don't have access to the Journal
> without paying for the high cost of postage.  Chuck tells me about 125
> Journals are mailed to QTHs outside of North America so some part of that 65
> probably receive the Journal.
>
> Calling ourselves International could be problematic as we are incorporated
> in the USA.
>
> Hi Norm,
>
> John may not have answered you directly, but the publication committee did
> look into the possibilities in the 06/08 time frame.  The idea of having the
> Journal on-line has been discussed on and off for the past 10 years or so.
> Doing so opens a whole realm of potential problems, not the least of which
> is, reducing the number of Journals printed does not necessarily reduce
> production or mailing costs.  (as mentioned by Jeff)
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> We print over 7,000 Journals so we have extra copies to include in Hamfest
> Packages and to give to new members.
>
> Hi Steve,
>
>>IF only our national leaders will consider it and then ACT on it in a
>>positive manner.
> Your national leaders consider every recommendation that comes in.  If it's
> acted on in a positive manner depends on your point of view.
>
> You contend there are less and less hams to recruit.  The number of licenses
> issued in the last few years does not support this position.
>
> About the 40 year old snubbed Ham.  Do you really think he'll feel less
> snubbed if he only has to wait 10 years?  Without the 25 year  requirement,
> there would be no more Quarter Century, just a Wireless Association and that
> would make QCWA just another radio club.  I have no interest in belonging to
> just another radio club.  Many current members have told me they would not
> renew their memberships if this comes to pass.
>
> For those that may not know, this 25 year issue has been raised multiple
> times to past boards and has been rejected by all of them.  My position is:
> I will not waste this board's time by addressing an issue that has
> repeatedly been rejected.
>
> So, there you have it, your suggestion has been acted on by a national
> leader.  It's your choice to determine if that action is positive or
> negative.
>
> Only 8 days left until Dayton, CU there!
>
> 73,
> Bob Roske, N0UF
> President, QCWA
>
>
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