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ARRL Club News

Published by the American Radio Relay League ********************************************

March 21, 2023

Editor: Michael Walters, W8ZY <clubs@arrl.org>

IN THIS ISSUE

- New ARRL Club Development Program
- National Inventor's Day Special Event Station N2I
- Amateur Radio Proclamations and Recognition
- VOTA Update
- YCARS Youth Engagement Team Hosts Providence High School NJROTC
- New York Club Celebrates 50 Years
- Club Commission Program Promotion for 2023
- Correction
- Submitting Info for this Newsletter
- How to Plan and Apply for an ARRL Hamfest or Convention
- Important Links

NEW ARRL CLUB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Amateur radio clubs across the country are led by many dedicated
volunteers who often give more than their share to make the club
successful. They are often asked to take on rolls that may or may not
line up with their personal experience. ARRL is hoping to bridge that
gap with its new Club Development Program. This program consists of a
series of free webinars aimed at covering the various roles that exist
in clubs. Subject-matter experts from across the country are
volunteering their experience to help provide training. In today's ever-changing environment, just having someone review what each role
entails can be a big help.

The first online seminar will take place on Thursday, March 30, at 7 PM
Eastern time. All webinars will be recorded and made available in the
ARRL Learning Center <https://learn.arrl.org/>. The first online
seminar will concentrate on the role of Club Secretary. Future seminars
will look at the roles of Treasurers, Newsletter Editors, Public
Information Officers, Webmasters, and others. The link to register for
the webinar is below. Feel free to spread the word to others that may
wish to attend.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AzCmCTdORruOmPu5gm2W_g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the webinar.

NATIONAL INVENTOR'S DAY SPECIAL EVENT STATION N2I

The New Jersey Emergency Communications Team celebrated National
Inventor's Day on February 11 with special event station N2I at the
Thomas Edison monument in Menlo Park. One of Edison's major innovations
was the establishment of an industrial research lab in Menlo Park.
Created in 1876, it was the first of its kind on this site. There, his
team invented the electric light bulb, phonograph, and the carbon
microphone for Alexander Graham Bell's telephone.

The club made over 200 contacts worldwide on 2, 10, 20, and 40
meters from the foot of the monument. Local hams came to visit, as well
as four new hams from the club's recent Hamcram event at the Neptune
Twp OEM held in January. Many hams who had communicated on the radio in
the past were able to meet for the first time in person, and new hams
made their first international contacts while being mentored by club
members. Local residents who were touring the museum stopped by for information.

-- Thanks to New Jersey Emergency Communications Team Club President
Holger Skurbe, K2HES

AMATEUR RADIO PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION

One of the better ways to build relationships and foster recognition
for your club's events, and amateur radio in general, is to work with
your local government representative to develop a proclamation of
recognition. Many clubs have done this in the past, and some have even
done so with their state governors office. Typical proclamations are
for World Amateur Radio Day and ARRL Field Day, but a club can also be recognized for the good work that they do at any time.

This is a great opportunity for your club's Public Information Officer
to reach out to your local government representative and see just what
the process is to receive a proclamation of recognition. If you do
succeed in having a proclamation or any other letter of recognition
presented, we want to know. Send us a copy to PR@ARRL.ORG. ARRL is
working on a way to archive these and have them available for view.
These also come in handy when our legislative efforts can show that
local and state government recognize the value of amateur radio. By
nature, hams are communicators, and this is a great example of
communication.

VOTA UPDATE

The yearlong operating event recognizing volunteers continues to
attract attention both online and on the bands. With favorable
conditions and near-record turnouts for operating events, many hams are
getting the chance to contact more and more ARRL volunteers. We
encourage you to take a look at the website <https://vota.arrl.org/>
for the latest schedule and list of volunteer points. More information
is being added as we go. W1AW/ stations are being activated each month,
and this is your chance to contact as many as possible.

From my home station in Connecticut, I have been having a great time

with 100 W and my vertical antenna on 10 meters. I have not been able
to say that for quite a while. If you have not already done so, check
out the website and get on the air. A special thanks to the volunteers
that have built applications for the events.

YCARS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TEAM HOSTS PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC

The Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at Providence
High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently visited the York
County Amateur Radio Society (YCARS) clubhouse, where students had the opportunity to experience the world of amateur radio and technology.

The visit began with a brief history of amateur radio and how it
applies in today's world. Captain David Biggers, K1DVB, from the Rock
Hill Police Department also gave a brief presentation on the
application of radio in public safety and how local amateur radio
operators have assisted the police department with radio communication. Students toured the clubhouse, where they were introduced to the
various equipment and technologies used in amateur radio, including
radios, antennas, and other communication devices. Theo Moore, K4TTM, demonstrated how to properly operate the equipment and explained the
different frequencies and modes used in amateur radio communications.

After the tour, NJROTC students had the opportunity to get on the air
and make their first amateur radio contact. Under the guidance of YCARS members, the students communicated with other amateur radio operators
in the area. This was a thrilling experience for them, as they were
able to make real-life connections with people through radio.

The students also participated in several science experiments related
to amateur radio and technology, such as testing Lenz's law with a
copper tube and magnets, building homopolar motors with wires and
batteries, and trying their skills at Morse code. These hands-on
activities helped the students understand the concepts behind amateur
radio and technology in a more interactive and engaging way.

The visit also included a discussion about future careers related to
amateur radio and technology. YCARS members shared their own personal experiences and discussed the various career opportunities available in
the field, such as roles in the military, engineering, communications,
and emergency management. The students were able to ask questions and
learn more about the different paths they could take in the future.
Finally, the NJROTC students were introduced to the various
opportunities available for youth to get involved in serving their
community through amateur radio. YCARS members discussed the various
community service projects we participate in, such as providing
communications support during natural disasters and volunteering at
public events. The students learned about the impact that amateur radio
can have on their local community and the importance of giving back.

Overall, the visit to the YCARS clubhouse was a valuable experience for
the NJROTC students. They were able to learn about the world of amateur
radio and technology through hands-on activities and real-life
connections. They also gained an understanding of the different career opportunities available in the field and the impact that amateur radio
can have on their community. YCARS members did an excellent job of
showcasing the opportunities that amateur radio can provide for youth
and encouraging them to get involved in serving their community.

-- Thanks to YCARS PIO John Gendron, NJ4Z

NEW YORK CLUB CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

The Tryon Amateur Radio Club (ARC) is celebrating its 50-year
anniversary serving Fulton County, New York. The club was originally
founded in 1973 by a group of hams seeking to share ideas, operating
tips, and technical skills. They quickly built the K2JJI repeater,
which is still on the air in Fulton County today. They became an ARRL Affiliated Club on January 14, 1976, and pride themselves on 47 years
of affiliation.

Throughout the years, the club has become very active in the community.
During COVID, they ran nightly health and welfare nets to help ensure
that everyone was okay and had essential items. Members provide
communications for marathons, give amateur radio demonstrations at
local events, and participate in ARRL Field Day at public places to
show off the hobby and the capabilities of ham radio. The club has
given several Technician license courses and holds monthly VE test
sessions to serve amateurs in the area.

Tryon ARC works closely with their local government officials in the
county Emergency Management Office and has often been asked to assist
with communications for local community events.

Visit us online at www.tryonarc.org <http://www.tryonarc.org/> or say
hello via Echolink at K2JJI-R.

-- Thanks to ARRL Northern New York Section Manager Rocco Conte, WU2M

CLUB COMMISSION PROGRAM PROMOTION FOR 2023

One of the benefits of being an ARRL Affiliated Club is having the
ability to participate in the Club Commission Program. This program
allows clubs to earn a commission for enrolling new and renewing ARRL
members. Participation in the program involves clubs:

·Distributing the application forms to prospective and existing
members.

·Collecting the applications and filling out a Club Reconciliation
Form.

·Sending all the forms with the dues to ARRL.

Once the above steps are done, the club will then receive a commission
check from ARRL.

The necessary forms are located at Affiliated Club Benefits (arrl.org) <https://www.arrl.org/affiliated-club-benefits> under the Club
Commission Program link.

Consider having a quarterly event at a club meeting to discuss ARRL
membership and offer this to members. Members can renew at any time
without losing time. If your renewal is normally in July and you renew
in May, the time is added to your July date.

In the spirit of 2023 and ARRL's Year Of the Volunteers, we are
offering the following promotion to clubs using the Club Commission
Program:

· For every five new members signed through the Club Commission Program
through the end of 2023, ARRL will give the club a copy of The ARRL
Handbook, which can be used as a promotion, a door prize, be auctioned
off at hamfests, or used however you choose.

Keep reading ARRL Club News for additional information on how clubs are
using this program.

CORRECTION

In the last issue of ARRL Club News, the story, "Top of the Panhandle
50th Anniversary" mistakenly identifyed the Top of Panhandle Amateur
Radio Club, K5PH, as the Panhandle Amateur Radio Club, W5WX. Both are
very fine clubs and are doing great work in Texas. I apologize to both
clubs for the confusion and again congratulate Top of Panhandle ARC on
their anniversary. I also forgot to identify a supporter mentioned in
the story, Bennie Walker, Jr., KB5JXO. I am told he has been
instrumental in developing the club. Thanks to all.

SUBMITTING INFO FOR THIS NEWSLETTER

ARRL Club News is for radio clubs to show how they are working in the
community and the hobby to advance amateur radio. If your club
completes a project, supports an event, does an EmComm activation, or
activates a park, we want to hear about it. You can submit your
newsletter article to us at clubs@arrl.org. We like to get them as text
or Word files instead of PDFs. If you have pictures, please submit them
with caption information, as well as the name and call sign of the photographer. We want to highlight the good work being done by the
clubs and show others in the community. Think of this as a chance to
show off your club and your programs.

HOW TO PLAN AND APPLY FOR AN ARRL HAMFEST OR CONVENTION

If your amateur radio club is planning to host a convention, hamfest,
tailgate, or swapfest, please consider applying for it to be an
ARRL-sanctioned event. To learn what it means to be an ARRL-sanctioned
event, and to get some ideas on how to prepare for and conduct a
hamfest or convention, visit www.arrl.org/arrl-sanctioned-events <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-sanctioned-events>.

To have your event sanctioned, complete the online application at www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application <http://www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application>.

The ARRL Hamfests and Conventions Calendar can be found online at www.arrl.org/hamfests <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>. In addition, the Convention and Hamfest Calendar that runs in QST each month also
presents information about upcoming events.

IMPORTANT LINKS

ARRL Home: www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/>

Find an ARRL Affiliated Club: www.arrl.org/clubs
<http://www.arrl.org/clubs>

Find your ARRL Section: www.arrl.org/sections
<http://www.arrl.org/sections>

Find a license class in your area: www.arrl.org/class <http://www.arrl.org/class>

Find a license exam in your area: www.arrl.org/exam
<http://www.arrl.org/exam>

Find a hamfest or convention: www.arrl.org/hamfests <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>

Email ARRL Clubs: clubs@arrl.org

ARRL Club News is published every month (12 times each year). ARRL
members may subscribe at no cost or unsubscribe by editing their Member
Data Page as described at http://www.arrl.org/club-news.

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