From: John Miller [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Subject: Re: Dwindling interest and activity in ham clubs and nets

It looks like the clubs that do the best around here are the ones that setup
at fairs and other local events and sometimes host flea markets, not just
ham flea markets, get displayed at fairs and major local events, and along
with that let interested people know they are having classes to get a
license soon. I can't say they keep a lot of the new members but the people
flock to those clubs and they generally do have the highest numbers in
general. One of the clubs I belong to had that same discussion last night.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:04 PM
Subject: Dwindling interest and activity in ham clubs and nets


>I attended our local ham club meeting last night, and the central topic 
>on  the agenda was the concern over the dwindling interest and activity 
>in our  ham club and net. It was pointed out that this problem seems to 
>exist  across  the country.
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> I know many of you are members of ham clubs and are involved with your 
> club's local nets. Based upon your experiences with your clubs and 
> nets, do you have any recommendations for how we can encourage more 
> interest and stimulate more participation in our club meetings and 
> activities and in our club's local weekly 2-meter net?
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> A related question is have any of you had any experience with how your 
> local
> club has been successful in reaching out to recruit new hams and thus, new
> blood in your club? What have been the key hot buttons that attract new
> hams?
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> Ron, K8HSY