[44net] Re: [ardc] ARDC is Recruiting Volunteers for our 2026 Committees

-- Charles J. Hargrove - N2NOV NYC-ARECS/RACES Citywide Radio Officer/Skywarn Coord. Hello George Kirn had contact with this data. On Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM Ian Redden via 44net 44net@mailman.ampr.org wrote: > Constructive criticism is valuable, but dismissing others' contributions > as incompetence doesn’t move us forward. If you believe you have deeper > knowledge, a better leadership style, or ideas to improve our processes, > I’d encourage you to put your own name forward for consideration. > > Ian. > > On Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM Lin Holcomb via 44net < > 44net@mailman.ampr.org> wrote: > >> I disagree. This is the issue with a major amateur organization who has >> repeatedly hired incompetent leaders who act in their interests, not the >> organization. Limited searches result in limited results. >> >> Lin Holcomb >> >> Office: +1 404 806 5412 >> Mobile: +1 404 933 1595 >> Fax: +1 404 348 4250 >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM John Burwell via 44net < >> 44net@mailman.ampr.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi Charles, >>> >>> Good question. Certainly, amateur radio activity requires a license. >>> More broadly, it’s also helpful to know that a volunteer is familiar with >>> the ham community, and a license definitely signals that. >>> >>> Some of our volunteer opportunities are not strictly ham-related, >>> however, particularly in grant-making efforts, where we might benefit from >>> contributions that could come from someone in an aligned or adjacent >>> community. So yes, a ham license is helpful, and for some things, a ham >>> license is going to be needed, but no, not every volunteer role needs to >>> call for a license up front. >>> >>> I know we’ve visited a similar question in the past, and some have a >>> fairly exclusive view of ARDC’s mission, which no doubt reflects their own >>> perfectly legitimate reasons for being involved. We certainly all find our >>> way here by different paths. If the foundation's stated goals include >>> bringing people in toward amateur radio (“digital communications” being at >>> least one avenue), and if a volunteer interested in contributing thus finds >>> their way toward being a part of the community, then it winds up being to >>> everyone's benefit to welcome their curiosity and participation. In my view >>> at least, it’s a great way to let someone see first-hand what being a ham >>> is all about. >>> >>> Thanks and 73 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> John Burwell - KI5QKX >>> 44Net Program Manager >>> Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) >>> ardc.net >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sep 16, 2025, at 14:35, Charles J. Hargrove via 44net < >>> 44net@mailman.ampr.org> wrote: >>> >>> Shouldn't a volunteer for an amateur radio related organization actually >>> have an amateur radio license _before_ volunteering? Otherwise the group >>> gets diluted by those who don't know what being an amateur radio license >>> holder and active participant is all about. >>> >>> "An amateur radio license OR a technical degree OR experience in digital >>> communications is required to serve in any volunteer role." >>> >>> On 9/16/2025 3:23 PM, Rebecca Key via groups.io wrote: >>> >>> Hey Everyone, >>> *We’re now accepting applications for our 2026 volunteer cohort, which >>> includes some new roles. Check out our latest blog post for more details: >>> https://www.ardc.net/join-ardcs-2026-volunteer-team/ https:// >> www.ardc.net/join-ardcs-2026-volunteer-team/>.* >>> *As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach >>> out!* >>> *73,* >>> *Rebecca KO4KVG* >>> >>> -- >>> Charles J. Hargrove - N2NOV >>> NYC-ARECS/RACES Citywide Radio Officer/Skywarn Coord. >>> >>> NYC-ARECS/RACES Nets 441.100/136.5 PL >>> ARnewsline Broadcast Mon. @ 8:00PM >>> NYC-ARECS Weekly Net Mon. @ 8:30PM >>> http://www.nyc-arecs.org >>> >>> NY-NBEMS Net Saturdays @ 10AM & USeast-NBEMS Net Wednesdays @ 7PM >>> on 7.036 Mhz USB (alt 3.536)/1500 hz waterfall spot; MFSK-16 or 32 >>> >>> "Information is the oxygen of the modern age. 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