12-17-2016, 12:42 PM
MARC and Our Members get a couple of mentions in this months CT Section New By Chuck K1FDS
December, 2016
Douglas, WA1SFH’s (Section Youth Coordinator) presentation at CT
Rivers Council Pow-Wow, November 5, 2016, in East Windsor. He will be
presenting at the BSA University of Scouting (Adult Leaders) in March
of 2017
Douglas’ report for the month of November included a note that the
Meriden ARC has formed a sub-committee to bring youth into amateur
radio; he’s connecting with the Girl Scouts to bring services and
assistance to their efforts, and is meeting with the Manager of their
STEM Program.
As the Holidays marking the end of the Year 2016 approach, we find
ourselves adding up all the activities and accomplishments of the past
twelve months. It’s been a busy time. An election (national)
following a very noisy campaign. Concern about the future here in
Connecticut, and in the Country…. There’s a Chinese saying about
living in “interesting times”. We still have our lives to live,
and a future to live for.
Betsy, K1EIC and I were invited guests at the Meriden ARC annual dinner
on December 8th, with Tom Gallagher, NY2RF as Guest Speaker. Tom’s
presentation on the current status of ARRL and future plans was well
received. Thank you Meriden, and thank you Tom.
Monthly club reports and monthly net activities continue to roll in,
indicating lots of “action” in NTS and ARES. Thanks for keeping
Betsey and me in the “loop”.
While we’re on the subject of NTS: how about sending “Seasons
Greetings” radiograms to a few people you know – give the local
nets some work! Give yourself some practice.
Meriden ARC moved their meeting place to Hope Hill Fire House at 143
(or 147) Hope Hill Road in Wallingford.
CARA has been working hard at a new Linked repeater system on 2 meters,
currently located temporarily in New Fairfield, NorthWest of Spruce
Mountain. Wishing you great success!
Think about ways to reach the younger generation just coming along. We
need new hams. We also need new members in the American Radio Relay
League – the Voice of Ham Radio.
Very Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Safe and Healthy New
Year 2017
de K1DFS (Chuck Motes)
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ARRL Connecticut Section
Section Manager: Charles I Motes Jr, K1DFS
k1dfs@arrl.org
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