[Ccarc] ARRL Club Newsletter

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ARRL Club Newsletter
July 31, 2008

Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, Editor

IN THIS ISSUE:
+ Above the Fold
+ Club Newsletters
+ National Preparedness Month

Above The Fold

I have been reading the club newsletters and from the looks of things
it appears that there were a lot of successful Field day operations. 
The majority of clubs reported large member participation and lots of
contacts in spite of poor solar conditions.
All clubs reported on the excellent banquet conditions for Field Day.

Remember that the Field Day soapbox is still accepting comments and
photograph of your event.  Incidentally, the soapbox is a primary
source for photographs used in web extra and QST articles.
http://www.arrl.org/contests/soapbox/?con_id=155

Speaking of newsletters, many clubs are doing a great job of
informing their members about on air activities.  For instance, the
Glorious Society of The Wormhole club in Florida provides information
about the club nets as well as an extensive list of several HF and
VHF nets taking place every day of the week.  
The Portage County ARS in Ohio has a monthly column titled Charlie
the Tuners HF Hi-Lites that provides information on upcoming
DXpeditions and DX activity as well as IOTA and lighthouse activity.

Other notables about the club newsletters that we receive are the
number of clubs that have switched to electronic formats allowing
them to produce some high quality bulletins.  Because printing and
postage are not a concern clubs are able to provide more detailed
information as well as high resolution photographs.

Here are some suggestions for producing a quality newsletter that
your members will be eager to receive.

Be informative.
A good newsletter should contain the following basic information: 
-	Meeting time, date and place and simple directions 
-	List of club officers and contact information 
-	Contact information for the newsletter editor 
-	Contact information for the membership chairperson 
Be sure to include this kind of information if it applies to your
club: 
-	URL for the club webpage 
-	Club e-mail address 
-	Frequency pair(s) and PL tone for the club repeater 
-	A list of nets and frequencies or other on air club
activities 
-	VE test sessions 
-	License class schedule 
Other useful information could include: 
-	Local hamfests or conventions 
-	Other trade shows that may be of interest to the membership 
-	Activities of other nearby radio clubs 
-	Contests or other on air activities 
The personality of the club should be evident in the newsletter.  A
few words from the club president and recognition of member
achievements are always good.  Be sure to invite contributions such
as announcements and articles.
If you are not already doing so please send your electronic
newsletters to clubs at arrl.org 
Printed versions can be mailed to:
ARRL
Attn.: Clubs
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111

It is not necessary to send a printed edition if you send an
electronic copy of your newsletter.

5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH 
COMING THIS SEPTEMBER

SIGN UP YOUR CLUB or ARES GROUP NOW!  Groups and individuals can
register to become members by visiting www.ready.gov, and clicking on
the National Preparedness Month banner. 

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced
today that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local
businesses and organizations have pledged their support and joined
the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition.  Sponsored by the
department's Ready Campaign, National Preparedness Month helps to
raise awareness and promote action by Americans, businesses, and
communities on emergency preparedness.

"As we approach our fifth National Preparedness Month, I want to
thank the hundreds of coalition members who are making a difference
in their communities by helping raise the basic level of preparedness
in our country," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
"Individual preparedness is the cornerstone of emergency
preparedness.  Experience shows that if Americans take steps ahead of
time, they stand a much better chance of coming through an emergency
unharmed and recovering more quickly." 

The Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps (www.citizencorps.gov) are
specifically encouraging individuals across the nation to take
important preparedness steps. These steps include: getting an
emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan, being informed
about the different emergencies that may affect them, as well as
taking the necessary steps to get trained and become engaged in
community preparedness and response efforts. 

National Preparedness Month Coalition members have agreed to
distribute emergency preparedness information and sponsor activities
across the country that will promote emergency preparedness.
Membership is open to all public and private sector organizations. 
Groups and individuals can register to become members by visiting
www.ready.gov, and clicking on the National Preparedness Month
banner. 

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman
Joseph I. Lieberman and Ranking Member Susan M. Collins, along with
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and
Ranking Member Peter T. King, will serve as honorary Congressional
Co-Chairs of National Preparedness Month 2008.	Together, they will
lead the effort to increase public awareness about the importance of
emergency preparedness on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.

For more information on the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness
Month, please visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov.   Information is
also available by phone at 1-800-BE-READY or 1-888-SE-LISTO.

February 2008 marked the Ready Campaign's fifth year at the
Department of Homeland Security. Launched in 2003 in partnership with
The Advertising Council, Ready is designed to educate and empower
Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including
natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. It has proven to
be one of the most successful campaigns in Ad Council's more than
65-year history. Since its launch, the campaign has generated more
than $703.2 million in donated media support. Individuals interested
in more information about family, business and community preparedness
can visit www.ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY to receive free
materials.  

Linking up with the Ready.gov people and participating in September's
National Preparedness Month, is an easy win.  The federal people are
already doing all the hard work. All you really have to do is sign
up.  Most clubs and ARES groups are already doing activities which
fit into their structure, so why not get credit for your actions?  Of
course if you do something more with this opportunity, so much the
better!  But you have to sign your group in and no one can do that
for you.   There are hundreds of ARES groups and clubs in the
country.  Wouldn't it be fun to have even 70% of them sign up and get
noticed?  Go to  www.ready.gov, and click on the National
Preparedness Month banner. 

Allen G Pitts, W1AGP
Media & PR Manager
ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio
225 Main St.	Newington    CT    06111
(860)  594-0328
apitts at arrl.org

ARRL Affiliation Milestones for June and July 2008

	60 Year June	 

*W4		 
GA	Amateur Radio Club Of Augusta	W4DV

	75 Year June	 
*W3		 
MDC	Frederick Amateur Radio Club	K3ERM

*W8		 
MI	Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club	K8LOD

	25 Year July	 

*W1		 
CT	Valley Amateur Radio Association	W1VAR

*W2		 
NLI	Rockaway Beach JHS Amateur Radio Club	K1NY

*W4		 
SFL	Palm Beach Amateur Radio Council	W4SS

*W6		 
LAX	220 MHZ Spectrum Management Association  

*W7		 
WWA	Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club	W7JCR

*KL7		 
AK	Moose Horn Amateur Radio Club	AL7LE

*W8		 
MI	Tuscola County Amateur Radio Association	KC8CNN

*W0		 
IA	Fort Madison Amateur Radio Club WF0RT

	50 Year July	 

*W2		 
NNJ	Roseland Amateur Radio Club	K2GQ

*W4		 
TN	Johnson City Radio Association, Inc	W4ABR

*W0		 
ND	Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club	K0ND

	60 Year July	 

*W3		 
EPA	Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc.	W3OK

*W6		 
EB	Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club W6CX

*W0		 
MO	St. Louis and suburban Radio Club, Inc. W0SRC

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The ARRL CLUB NEWS is published on the first Wednesday of each month by
the American Radio Relay League--The National Association For Amateur
Radio--225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; tel 860-594-0200; fax
860-594-0259; www.arrl.org. Joel Harrison, W5ZN, President.

The ARRL CLUB NEWS is an e-mail digest of news and information of
interest to active members of ARRL Affiliated Clubs. 

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whole or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit must
be given to The ARRL CLUB NEWS and The American Radio Relay League.

Editorial questions or comments: Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, clubs at arrl.org 
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