[SMCARA] Brainstorming

[Daniel Metcalf]

Thanks Gary and Tom for you responses.

 I have already contacted the Principal of Oakville Elementary in
Mechanicsville to see if the school would be interested in such a
capability and he has responded in the affirmative and he is helping me
in getting the information required to develop such a program. I figured
that the club would need more information so I am doing my due diligence
and getting all the ducks in a row for a proper presentation. If we are
successful in one or two schools then we should peek the interest of the
others.

I am pushing something like this because I am also trying to find ways to
involve the Club in the community outside of our normal events. Getting us
known throughout the community will help us grow. There is an item or two
on the fire that we should be ready to present to the club soon enough.

As always HAVE FUN!


On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Gary Ramon <g_ramon at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Actually, I am slow to reply. I recommend a exploratory committee be
> formed and report back with their findings. You may want to make this a
> business item at the club meeting.
>
> 73,
> Gary, KD5ZOF
>
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> * From: * Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com>;
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> * Subject: * Re: [SMCARA] Brainstorming
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>
>   Good morning,
>
> I take it by the lack of any response to this email that this is something
> the club is not interested in doing.
>
> That is Ok we'll move on to the next idea.
> HAVE FUN!
>
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> Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
> c. 301 769 1111
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>
>
> > I got to thinking about this school club roundup happening next week and
> I
> >>> know of only one school in St. Mary's County who has the equipment to
> at
> >>> least to make something like this happen and that is Leonardtown High
> >>> School with Jim (KB1YZ) at the helm. Which is awesome because he was
> the
> >>> one that inspired me to get into radio back when I was in middle
> school.
> >>> It
> >>> just took me a while to figure out where to go to get the study
> material
> >>> and a place to take the exam.
> >>>
> >>> Here is what I am considering and would appreciate some feedback on.
> >>>
> >>> Would the club be interested in sponsoring other schools in St. Mary's
> >>> County including Elementary Schools inviting grades 3 - 5 to
> participate.
> >>> This sponsorship would include classes and exams to get those
> interested
> >>> licensed. If enough interest is shown (at least 4 students) we would
> then
> >>> head up school club meetings. I am sure we can round up donations for
> >>> gear
> >>> to setup a club station at the sponsored schools.
> >>>
> >>> Now I know this is going to take some work and we might have to jump
> >>> through some hoops but I think it would be worth while to do it.
> >>>
> >>> Any ideas where we can start? I am partial to Oakville that is where I
> >>> went
> >>> as a kid and now my kids go there. If enough interest is shown should
> >>> we sponsor more than one at a time.
> >>>
> >>> Thoughts?
> >>>
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Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
c. 301 769 1111
Amateur Radio has something for everyone. Even if it is just peace of mind
that no matter what happens your message will get through.