[SECC] Activities Directors

[Jeffrey Clarke]

Hi Bill,

 We had the same problem in MRRC about what contests we should be 
serious in. While we want all our members to be active in all contests
ARRL and CQ that's not possible for everyone with activities outside
radio. What we have done is stressed that are club is trying to do
a serious effort for the ARRL sponsored contests since the medium club 
category seems to be a good fit for a club our size.

 Last year we just missed winning the meduim category for ARRL SS and 
the ARRL 160 contests. We have managed to also win the medium category
in SS about 10 years ago too....


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                              73's  Jeff  KU8E


--- Bill Fisher W4AN <w4an@contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> I wonder if first we shouldn't find out what contests our members are
> interested in supporting?  I agree with not trying to be all things
> to all
> contests.  The NCCC does well because they put their efforts in to
> the
> SS.  That isn't to say they aren't on in other contests, but SS is
> their
> baby.  It would be good to get us all on the same page for some
> contest(s) which are all trying to win as a group. 
> 
> I can tell you from a competitive standpoint we stand the best chance
> in
> WPX SSB or CW or the ARRL 10M contest.  These contests have proven to
> be
> friendly to the SE.  
> 
> We won't win SS, CQWW, or ARRL DX contests as a club.  But that
> doesn't
> mean I wouldn't be fired up to try if everyone else is onboard. 
> Improving
> our standing each year would be fun.  
> 
> Anyway... my 2 cents & I said I would shut up.  Sorry.
> 
> 73
> 
> bill
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, 2 Nov 2001, Gary Breed wrote:
> 
> > Great idea, Bill!
> > 
> > I think the main reason the SEDXC did so well with the CQ160
> contests is
> > that those are the only contests they supported -- there are
> distinct
> > advantages to concentrating on one event!
> > 
> > As a contest club, SECC should be able to bring out big-time
> support for
> > several contests (which we have already done, but on a irregular
> basis).
> > 
> > I will suggest Activity Directors for specific contests -- Our
> informal team
> > coordinators for NAQP and Sprint teams are examples.  I will
> volunteer to
> > promote SECC participation in the ARRL 160 and CQWW 160 CW
> contests.
> > 
> > We have Bill W4AN for NAQP and Sprint...
> > 
> > Who's the next volunteer?  10M?  ARRL DX?
> > 
> > 73, Gary
> > K9AY
> > 
> > P.S.  In SS this weekend, I'm gunning for a personal best of 130k+
> (QRP).
> > 
> > 
> > >
> > > I would like to propose the addition of some new positions within
> our club
> > > to help organize and drum up club participation.
> > >
> > > The YCCC elected K1ZM a few years back for president and Jeff did
> a
> > > bang-up job on organizing the troops for the DX contests.  Before
> Jeff,
> > > they were from a lack of club participation and losing the FRC. 
> It wasn't
> > > that the previous Pres was doing a bad job, it was that he
> probably didn't
> > > have as much time as Jeff did to do the job.
> > >
> > > When I moved to Atlanta I was REALLY impressive how much activity
> was
> > > generated for the 160 contest from the SEDXC.  I believe the main
> reason
> > > was a few key guys pushing the ball up the hill.
> > >
> > > So I'm wondering what you all think about nominating activities
> directors
> > > for the various contests we would like to support?
> > >
> > > Activities directors would be the salesman for their contest. 
> They would
> > > do what they could to get our membership on the air.  For
> example, the
> > > NCCC asks members to commit a score before the SS each year. 
> K1ZM would
> > > call members on the phone asking and pleading them to get on the
> air for
> > > the good of the club.
> > >
> > > Anyway, you get the idea...  I'll shut up and let you all talk.
> > >
> > > 73
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > PS: Put me down for the CW Sprint & CW NAQP
> > >
> > >
> > >
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