ARROW Communications Association

I am happy to report that our second One-Day Tech Class was a success! Twelve folks signed up for the class, and eleven of them passed. This included current member Lisa Manthey and Candy Justyna, XYL of Ig, N0EFT.

Quite a few of the folks that passed learned about it via the SkyWarn training. I think it's great that we were finally able to make that
connection.

I want to thank all of the following for making this a success:

• Bruce, KD8APB, my cohort in pedagogy,
• Ralph, AA8RK (ex-KB8ZOY) for making the connection witih SkyWarn,
• Michelle, KD8GWX, for securing the room at the Red Cross, and
• Roger, W8ZRF; Helen, KG8TQ; Jeff, W8SGZ; and Mark, W8FSA for
  servings as VEs and agreeing to conduct the examinations at 3 pm
  instead of the normal 9 am.

This time, I stressed pre-study, and I think it really paid off. The students seemed more prepared than they were last summer. Some students were so prepared that they decided to bolt after our first break and return at 3pm for the test. All three who did bolt, did indeed return and passed the test.

Onward and Upward
What I'm thinking about doing is to hold these at regularly-scheduled intervals, say ever two or three months. There were several SkyWarn
people that expressed interest in the class, but could not make it yesterday. I also think that with more publicity, a regularly-scheduled class would make it easier to publicize and for others to work this in to their schedules.

I'm also thinking a modest charge might be in order, say $10. Of course, all proceeds--except for perhaps a small amount used to purchase pizza for lunch--would be donated to the club.

What do you all think? Is this doable?