Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

[Sudipta Ghose <oneghose@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All!
Really interesting post. Relevant widely. Am posting this on couple of
Asian FB Group of Radio Enthusiasts.
With kind regards,
Vy 73
Sudipta Ghose/ VU3TKG


On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media in
> niche hobby markets, along with decisions to go "all digital" by
> organizations like the WTFDA, have also
> rekindled interest in the idea that it is long past time for the National
> Radio Club and the International Radio Club of America to merge.
>
> Whatever happened in 1961 (a year before I was born) is ancient
> history--and I suspect has little or no bearing on how the organizations
> function today. With a shrinking pool of hobbyists, it only makes sense for
> the two clubs to strongly consider pooling their resources.
>
> For years, I served as the CPC Chairman for both clubs. During my tenure,
> representing both clubs was never an issue. Many of us have been members in
> both clubs for a long time, and I don't really detect any differences in
> how they approach the role.
>
> My personal request to the BoD of both clubs would be to explore and
> strongly consider the advantages of merging into a single club. Pooling
> resources, and better position our hobby for long-term survival.
>
>
> --
> 73,
>
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
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>
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