[CQ-Contest] Will there be anyone to work in 20 years?

[David Thompson]

Most of the new hams are interested in Emergency Communications or Fox 
hunts.  It is up to the DX and Contest clubs to cultivate their interest in 
Contesting.

Back in the mid 1990's I hosted Weblos
scouts for JOTA.  Out of 6 I found 4 were interested and did get their morse 
code badge which meant they could tell you what each letter was in morse. 
Of the 4 interested 2 soon lost interest and 2
decided to get their technician license.  One Dad who was the VP of the HOA 
in the subdivision next to me told me ham radio was illegal in their 
subdivision so his son dropped out.  The remaining scout did get his license 
but moved away with his family.  His dad and he are now General Class but 
again live in a Restricted subdivision so are active only on 2 meters. 
CC&R's is a major roadblock to the supply of new hams in the USA.   We have 
to work harder to build the supply of young hams yet alone new contesters.

Dave K4JRB