[SECC] W4AN

[Dan/W4NTI]

I decided to join the SECC precisely because it was so informal.  I am a 
firm believer in the KISS method.

I also like the phrase;  "If it ain't broke,  don't fix it".

Dan/W4NTI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AE4Y" <ae4y at mindspring.com>
To: "SECC" <secc at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [SECC] W4AN


> 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.
>>
>
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