[SMCARA] SMCARA] Boy Scout Jamboree

Tue Aug 8 10:07:24 EDT 2017

Doh!
Always... always ... always... start off with a cheerful greeting and good
wishes.
It accomplishes so much and shows good will and intent.

Thanks for the reminder!
88
Grant

On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Rene Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com> wrote:

> Okay, first off, good morning.
>
> I have looked over the dates and checked my schedule and I can
> setup/suppport operations for the 21st of October for most if not all the
> day (08ish to 1630ish.  Times to change due to interest in the station).  I
> can bring just about everything.  20w rig, dipole, feed line, solar
> station.  I'm not too worried about the safety requirements as I am VIRTUS
> certified with clergy background checks.  Anyhoo.... Unless something comes
> up, I can support the 21st for the day.  Just would like another HF
> operator (preferred) or just another club member to be my second.  June,
> lets go off off list with this to discuss more details.
>
> Ren.
>
> On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 8:12 AM, Grant Graessle <stewfoot.grant at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> As I have told Ren and June, I will be on my way to South Carolina to
>> watch
>> the eclipse. Unfortunately for the fourth year in a row, I will be out of
>> town during JOTA/JOTI.
>>
>> I don't understand the logic why Walt would encourage us as a group to
>> pass.
>> I can understand an empathize that he is busy and not able to support,
>> but I
>> am positive that two of us could step forward to support.   I wish I were
>> in
>> town. I would take the lead.  Amateur Radio and Scouting have a long and
>> strong relationship. Radio merit badge is one of the first and oldest
>> continuous merit badges scouts can select from.  Here is an opportunity to
>> show youth the importance and role that amateur radio plays in a practical
>> way. It would be good for us to support this request.
>>
>> One thing to take into account as I have told June and Ren separately,
>> Jamboree on the Air has been combined with Jamboree on the Internet
>> (JOTA/JOTI).  This is in recognition that so many stations have a hard
>> time
>> getting HF and good DXing for a myriad of reasons.  Many of the stations
>> have begun to use Internet based programs like IRLP and Echolink to
>> connect
>> scouts.  We don't need a station or set up like Field Day.  We just need a
>> couple of computers with internet access and maybe some large screens to
>> display what is going on to the scouts.  somebody could set up a simple
>> node
>> for a few hours.  I could advertise through K2BSA and other stations that
>> are hunting internet nodes will come looking for us.
>>
>> Again, I wish I could take the lead, but a family field trip that we have
>> been planning for a year takes priority.
>>
>> Good luck.
>> 73
>> N4PGG
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman
>> .qth.net]
>> On Behalf Of Walter Rupp
>> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 10:45 PM
>> To: Rene Ramirez; jdentzi at hotmail com; SMCARA
>> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] SMCARA] Boy Scout Jamboree
>>
>> Hi, the jamboree  would be a good place to " show our wares"  but I think
>> we
>> should pass this is time. Walt From my kindle fire
>>
>> Ren Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >June et.al.
>> >
>> >We have gotten this request every year and we dont as a club act on it.
>> >Grant does.  The main reason why we do not do this is that there is
>> >specific "child safe" training that any and all volunteers have to
>> >complete as well as a background investigation before we can show up
>> >and setup.  If you still wish to do something I would suggest getting
>> >in touch with Grant Grassele (Grant...you there?  Maybe you could chime
>> >in and add info with this) who would know all the rules and regulations
>> >surrounding any outside people assisting with the Scouts.
>> >
>> >------ Original Message ------
>> >From: "June Entzi" <jdentzi at hotmail.com>
>> >To: "smcara at mailman.qth.net" <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
>> >Sent: 8/7/2017 2:26:18 PM
>> >Subject: [SMCARA] Boy Scout Jamboree
>> >
>> >>I received this email and would like to pass along the information.
>> >>73
>> >>June
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Hi- my name is Walt Nilsson and I am a Webelos leader for Pack 2819.
>> >>Does your ham radio club participate in jamboree on the air? If not
>> >>would you be interested? The dates are Oct 20-22 but we are only
>> >>looking to do it for a few hours.
>> >>
>> >>https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/03/2017-jamboree-air-jambore
>> >>e-internet-dates-set/
>> >>
>> >>You would be welcome to set up at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church if
>> >>we need a space 23101 Town Creek Dr Lexington Park, MD 20653.
>> >>
>> >>Thanks,
>> >>Walt
>> >>
>> >>
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