[SECC] W4AN

[AE4Y]

Tommy reminds us all of something that may be unique about the SECC, but 
which certainly was on the minds of those who founded the club back in 
1997; including Bill, W4AN.

Here's a quote from an article written by Dick, K2UFT who was president 
of the SECC in 1997-98; (the entire article can be found on the SECC 
website on the "About the SECC" page):

"The South East Contest Club may be unique in that it is primarily built 
around the Internet. Virtually all members have Internet access. We 
converse with each other using a reflector sponsored by Bill Fisher, 
W4AN - this makes it extremely easy to maintain communication with members."

I particularly like how Dick closes the article:

" . . . . in keeping with our credo of simplicity, we don't have to lick 
any stamps to get the news to members."

I wasn't a member at the time, but it's clear that using the reflector 
in lieu of club meetings was one of the principles on which the club was 
founded; and as Tommy accurately points out- that concept is still 
working well for us today.

Kent, AE4Y



Tommy wrote:
> Larry,
> 
> Very interesting post, with merits.
> 
> However, please allow me to disagree with just one point you made, and that
> is about this being a 'controversy'. As I understand it, the reflector is
> the official meeting place for the SECC. I personally believe these
> discussions are an interesting an integral part of the way the SECC was
> formed.
>