[SMCARA] Brainstorming

Fri Oct 18 11:43:09 EDT 2013

Thanks Gil!

I will keep you posted!

On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Gil Moore <gmoore at olg.com> wrote:

> Dan, I'd be happy to help out in this endeavor. My problem is that I'm away
> most of the winter, but would be available some of the school year: Sept -
> Nov and Apr - June.
>
> Just let me know when and where you need me.
>
> 73,
>
> N3GIL
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Daniel Metcalf
> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 11:25 AM
> To: Gary Ramon
> Cc: smcara at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Brainstorming
>
> 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>;
> > * To: * smcara at mailman.qth.net <smcara at mailman.qth.net>;
> > * Subject: * Re: [SMCARA] Brainstorming
> > * Sent: * Fri, Oct 18, 2013 2:18:01 PM
> >
> >   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!
> >
> > --
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > > 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?
> > >>>
> > >>> --
> > >>> Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
> > >>> c. 301 769 1111
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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.