On March 19, I’m moderating a session on amateur radio clubs at the ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention. To spur discussion, I’ve come up with the following “ABCs of Strong Clubs.”

• A: activities
• B: (think) big, breakfasts
• C: classes, contests
• D: delegate
• E: elmering
• F: fun, friendly, field day
• G: gear/gadgets
• H: helpful
• I: (get people) involved, introductions
• J: just do it!
• K: kids
• L: leadership
• M: meetings, mailing list
• N: newsletter, nets
• O: operating,”open shacks”
• P: publicity, projects, public service
• Q: QSLs
• R: repeater, recruiting (members, officers), recognition
• S: socializing, (club) station
• T: t-shirts (badges, caps, etc.)
• U: united, upgrading
• V: vittles, volunteering
• W: website
• X: examinations
• Y: (make it) yours
• Z: zero beat, zoning

I had a lot of help with this and would like to thank all those who made a contribution, including Dale Williams WA8EFK, Charlie Chapman KB8SFR, and Bill Cahill AD8BC. If you have something to add, please e-mail me.

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