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Dial "M" for Mentor
Now when your club updates its information on the ARRL webpage you will have the option to designate your club as a Mentor club by checking the box in the services section of the information page. This is will allow new hams that are looking for mentors to see that your club is offering this service.
If your club has a mentor or Elmer program please be sure to indicate this by updating your information by using these simple steps:
* Locating your listing by first accessing http://www.arrl.org/field/club/clubsearch.phtml
* Then click on your clubs highlighted name to get to its listing.
* When your page appears, scroll down to the bottom where it says:
* "Submit updated information for this club" After you've made your changes,
* HIT the "submit" key and your update will be sent to us.
After the submitted data is reviewed, updates are made and changes can be viewed on the web in a few days.
We are revamping the Affiliated Club Search page that will allow users to search for clubs by services provided, such as Mentor, in addition to geographic location. This will be coming soon.
Teen Ham Inspires Others
A ham since age 8, a General at 10, and an Extra at 14, this dynamic YL has made many friends through ham radio. Sara Saeger, K3OOO, says that lots of young people like the challenges that ham radio has to offer and are proud of their achievements. Read her story here:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/cc-stories/2004/0805/
Back To School
If your club is planning any licensing classes in the next few months, please be sure to register as a volunteer instructor and you will receive a 25% discount on study guides.
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/instructor/
Also, if you dont have a plan already in place to mentor these new hams, contact me, Norm Fusaro,W3IZ, for some suggestions on getting your mentor program ready. W3iz@arrl.org
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Norm Fusaro, W3IZ ARRL Affiliated Club/Mentor Program Manager 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06011 w3iz@arrl.org 860-594-0230