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Radio Merit Badge and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
October 15- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Camp Tuscazoar
6066 Boy Scout Rd
Dover, OH 44622
It is time again for our annual Merit Badge and Jamboree on the Air Event. We expect to have over 100 eager youth interested in learning more about our great hobby and we need your help to put on an event this large!
Area ham radio operator Dale Lamm, NX8J, will be organizing the classroom Radio Merit Badge portion, and Jeff Voltz, KE8BKP, will be organizing the Jamboree On The Air portion of the event.
This event is so large that we are asking for volunteers from all local Amateur Radio Clubs.
Our intention is to set up stations throughout the camp and expose the Scouts to as big of a variety of the hobby as possible, while making contacts with other Scouts and radio amateurs throughout the world.
We plan to have the following stations set up if possible:
DX HF Station
North American HF Station
DMR Station
UHF/VHF Repeater Station
Digital Mode Station
CW Station
Fox Hunting Activity
Parks On The Air (POTA North Country Trail) Station
A Satellite station
I have volunteers for DMR, Digital already. I am looking for volunteers to head up or assist with each station (or groups of stations) for each activity. We are also open to whatever other concepts you would like to demonstrate, the sky (or ionosphere) is the limit!
This is a great opportunity for you club to show off yourclub's communications truck or trailer to the youth!
Contact: Jeff Voltz-
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MARC is recognized by the ARRL as a Special Service Club (SSC). You may be wondering, “What is an SSC, and how does this affect me?”
What is a Special Service Club?
A club that exists to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio is what defines a Special Service Club (SSC). They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs, and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities.
What about MARC?
As an ARRL Special Service Club, we have met our agreement to develop our skills in specified areas during the past two years in accordance with the guidelines in the ARRL SSC Active Club On-Line Primer.
We have worked closely with our Affiliated Club Coordinator throughout the year to develop these skills. We schedule regular, active training classes to help prospective hams study to pass their required FCC license testing. We have a recently improved publicity program to educate the community with regards to our function.
We have club members who actively pursue technical projects and operating activities. We sponsor and participate in important ARRL and hobby related events such as Field Day.
Bottom Line
How can MARC assist you in your ham radio journey? Let us know by sending us a note at:
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Here is our MARC Club newsletter, The FEEDBACK.
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Update on Don- Don left Mercy hospital recently and is rehabbing at Laurels on Hills and Dales, east of Wales Rd. Don is receiving visitors.
Don has stayed apprised of club matters, and has some thoughts for this FEEDBACK.
First of all, Don paid special attention of the article, “Rebuilding an Amateur Radio Club for the Future” in September's QST Magazine.
This article chronicles the rebuilding of the York Amateur Radio Society, a club that had fallen on hard times.
We learn about their change in culture to a warm, friendly and welcoming club atmosphere. We read of their move to servant leadership, how they engaged their membership, embraced technology and social media.
Don encourages everyone to take a few moments and read the article for themselves. It can be found on page 78 of the latest QST (QST (arrl.org).
Also, Don wishes to thank you all of your prayers and good thoughts. They are very important to Don, as are the visitors he has received.
Don wishes to point out the upcoming service opportunities in the months ahead. Those opportunities appear in this month.s FEEDBACK.
It is Don's hope everyone will take ownership of our upcoming hamfest at MAPS. This event carries our good club's name, and your support, attendance, and advertisement of this event is highly appreciated.
Spread the word to your family and friends. If folks have questions, please direct them to the club website and/or Facebook page.
And this applies not only to the MARC Hamfest, but also to the club in general. When you encounter those wishing to explore ham radio as a hobby point the way! Fact is- we are all “the club” to all who see us.
Don is looking forward to completing his rehabilitation, getting stronger and returning to his daily routine and responsibilities and remains excited about all that is happening here at MARC.
73,
KG8RRY for Don, W8DEA- President
Massillon Amateur Radio Club