I would be interested in more information.
From: BVARC [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ralph (home) via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 17:27 To: [email protected] Subject: [BVARC] field day lessons I have refrained from commenting on the reflector for several months and was considering unsubscribing to the reflector, but some observations of this years FD deserve comment before I do so. It saddened me to see on this reflector a fellow who wanted to attend but was told "no". I have been to 3 BVARC field days and was summarily turned away at the first 2. being new to radio at the time i had a lot of questions and just wanted to watch and learn the third time I was several years later and i was turned away from the planning sessions but was stubborn enough to stick with it and help with the scouts While going to FD with a different club this year, I heard a fellow who was very upset because he had been told he was not welcome at the BVARC FD site. I admit I do not know all the details, but he made his feelings about the club very clear. It appears your tradition continues and is not isolated to just myself BVARC has the tendancy to not accept anyone new, searching to learn, or unable to devote 100% of their free time to radio. (one of your fellows actually worte to tell me that if i was not willing to give 110%, i should not bother joining BVARC) Some individuals in the club are very welcoming, but others are obnoxious and mean spirited. There are other clubs and other hamfests that are welcoming and OFFER to help and actually do so. They listen to ideas and and engage in a discussion rather than sneering at the newcomer. This was the 5th FD i have attended with a club. It was the first I really enjoyed. I am supporting them.
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