I believe Kori (WX5KR) is 100% correct. We should strive to always be positive
with all members. Also, we really need to think before we speak, even if we
don't like what is said. We as a club should be understanding with newer
members. They may not know what the club has done in the past. So, if they ask
a question they should not be meet with negativity. Negativity should not have
a place in this club. I believe that that will destroy the club in the long
run. As to the question, I became a BVARC member because the I was in had too
much negativity. So, I was told about this great club by Theresa (KE5MUX).
since then, I was greeted with wonderful new friends. I think that this club
will be better after we look into all the minor issues and move forward.
Anthony MoronesW5LICki5lic@yahoo.com713-410-3948
On Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 09:29:05 PM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
Hello all,
I don't usually like to reply to the reflector, but I figured I would do so for
this email (yes Rick I know you asked us to reply directly). The reason I
joined BVARC was at least partially by chance. When I started looking into
getting my license in late 2020, the BVARC testing sessions were one of the
first things to come up in my internet searches. I reached out to Mark (K5MGJ)
about testing, and from there I joined the club for $5. Another reason was the
Stir-Crazy Net on 146.940MHz. It was one of the first things I ever heard on my
HT before I even got my license, as well as the Alaska Morning Net on
444.300MHz. So I hope credit is heavily given to John K5LKJ, Robert KD5YVQ, and
Steve N5ZUA. The nets, the active repeaters, and all of the activity of folks
identifying as BVARC members therein are the biggest reasons for me even having
an interest in being in a club at all. The folks on 146.94 are knowledgeable
and helpful. The BVARC meetings are sometimes interesting, but for my first
year I rarely tuned into those. However, I was there as often as I could be for
the BVARC Stir-Crazy net. Both to talk and to listen.
Another part of the question is surely "Why have you renewed your membership?"
Is it the events we do? Not so much for me. They are great, especially the big
ones like Field Day. But the friends I have in the club, the community that has
been built around the club is why I'm still here. We have something awesome
here, something that we should nurture and grow. That's how I feel about the
club, which is why I'm so interested and feel invested in growing the club. I
try to promote the club as much as I can, our events, our nets etc. The hobby
has so many different aspects, and to know you're just a degree or two of
separation from a knowledgeable person who has experience working with an
aspect of the hobby you're not familiar with is fantastic. I have always been
an autodidact, but having just a quick email and response from someone who can
answer a question, massively cuts the time it takes to master a topic.
It's not all roses and rainbows of course. This club has a lot of issues.
Number one is poor attitude... Too many times there is negativity when there
doesn't need to be. Frankly, there should never be negativity. It's a hobby, it
should be fun. I think many of us should be asking whether we're doing
something positive before we act. It's a complex issue, but I think we could
all benefit from trying to keep positivity, comradery, and flexibility in mind.
The hobby has been falling out of interest for a long time, and recently there
have been signs of life. The reasons for being in ham radio have changed (from
my understanding as a relatively new ham), the interests are varied,and the
demographics have changed. We also need to understand that the world has
changed, the ways people socialize, the ways people communicate to each other
too. The club needs to adapt and change with the times. I don't believe that
means we have to throw out the older ham activities or ways of doing things all
together. We should not try to completely change the target of the club, we
should grow the tent.
The last thing I will say is that we should all try to be elmers. Friendship
and lending a hand to the newer members of the ham community in general will
bring more people into the fold, and keep them there. I do not give him enough
credit, but my Elmer Terry (K5PGF) approached me just after I got my license.
He offered to lend me equipment, he showed me his setup, he helped me build my
first HF antenna. If it wasn't for those kinds of acts, I wouldn't be here.
Events are great, but our members are our greatest resource. If we encourage
and actively help each other, the club will continue to grow.
73,
- Kori, WX5KR
On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 7:38 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
I hate seeing someone bogart an email like this.
On Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 07:21:31 PM CDT, rodney martinez via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
I can tell you why I am not wishing to renew my membership. It was about a
year ago when Net Control operator went militant on a Monday. I asked him why,
and he called for intervention by yourself as the monitor. You mentioned that
you were away for a bit, not hearing what was said. But said that whatever Net
Control was performing, it was acceptable. I do not hold that night against
you personally, Rick. Your a great guy, and antenna genious. I could learn a
lot from you. But that night, I realized there are clicks within clicks at
BVARC after getting shut out by Net Control after your approval. Mike was
supposed to contact me about the matter, but never heard from him. I did not
complain, and just took my medicine on that issue. My wife, General Class
(KG5VPB) and I never had an interest in BVARC after that. I hope the best for
all in BVARC. Its simply not our thing in a milieu such as that, Sir.
Rodney MartinezNK5Q832-423-5640
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 19:02, Rick Hiller via BVARC<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
RESPOND TO ME DIRECTLY -- rickhille...@gmail.com
If you are a member of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, please tell me one
reason why you are a member. One, at least, more if you wish. "I belong to
BVARC because ........................................."
I am interested in the various reasons we belong to a Ham Radio Club. I will
not taint your response with my reason.
This is a simple, constructive exercise on my part generating fodder for The
Radio Hotel BVARC Beacon column. Your answer will remain anonymous..RESPOND TO
ME DIRECTLY --rickhille...@gmail.com
TNX ES 73 Rick -- W5RH
| | Virus-free.www.avast.com |
________________________________________________
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
________________________________________________
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
________________________________________________
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
________________________________________________
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
________________________________________________
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
