Dave Armbrust, AE4MR, Section Manager, Georgia writes:
“A lovely young lady, Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM, a 14 year old GA ham, was selected to be the youth editor for the ARRL.. She did her first web column last month, and with great enthusiasm, I might add, but she’s been a bit disappointed in the lack of feedback from other young hams.
In order for her to make her column reflect what youth are doing in other parts of the country, and not just here in GA, she needs some “leads” to get her going.
That’s where, I hope, you guys (and gals) can come in. Do you know of any interesting youth activities, or a special young ham in your section that Andrea might feature? Here….. let me have her ask you herself:
KG4IUM writes:
“After taking on the position as Arrl.org Youth Editor, I find myself searching for active youth who are excited about amateur radio, hams who elmer youth, and youth related news. While I am aware of what goes on in my section (Georgia), it certainly is not right to leave out every other section, especially since the ARRL is a national organization.
Although I received some response from readers after the first column, I am still looking for an extra boost. And it would be great to travel to every section and find out what’s going on myself, but also impossible.
So, here is where I turn to you. If you know of anyone or anything in your section that involves youth and amateur radio, or have a suggestion for an article topic, please contact me via E-Mail to awextra@arrl.org.
Also, if you have not yet viewed the first column, here is a link: http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2003/06/19/1/?nc=1.
(photo courtesy ARRL web site)