Section Manager's Update

Hello to all:

I had a great time at Russellville, and I can't say it often enough.  I understand attendance was up from last year.  That's great!

Speaking of hamfests, remember the Arkansas Section Convention is April 24 2010 at 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. Rogers, AR.  The ARRL is sending Debbie Johnson K1DMJ from HQ to speak at the forum.  She is the Education Services Manager so we should have a good time learning from her.  Springfest in Jonesboro, the Hanging Judge in Ft Smith, and the NEARC Swap Meet in Jonesboro are all upcoming.  Plan to attend!



Joshua N5JLC (our Public Information Coordinator) has another podcast out: http://ar-arrl.podomatic.com.

These podcasts are available from iTunes now, so check it out!  Joshua is doing a great job producing these podcasts.

This came from HQ today:

We are currently accepting enrollments for the 2010 sessions of the Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology.  Word of mouth has often been our best recruiting method so we invite the ham radio community to recruit teachers in their local schools who would find this opportunity interesting and rewarding.

The Teachers Institute is an exceptional professional development opportunity for teachers who want to explore the fundamentals of wireless technology, basic electronics, robotics and use amateur radio as a tool for learning in the classroom.  The four day expenses paid seminar is funded by ARRL Education & Technology Fund donors.  Teachers can also apply for graduate credit for the seminar.

The schedule of dates and locations for this year's sessions, as well as an agenda of topics, a downloadable brochure and applications are available on our website at www.arrl.org/ti.  If you would like to request copies of the printed brochure, please contact the Education Services Dept. at ead@arrl.org.

Tha's all I have for now.

Thanks and 73,

J.M. Rowe
Section Manager, Arkansas Section
Amateur Radio Relay League