“Maker” Movement in RI

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Mike Cullen, K1NPT, gave a wonderful presentation at last night’s meeting on the Maker Movement in Rhode Island.  He described what they are doing, where they are meeting, and various fairs and conventions.  More importantly to hams, he illustrated how effective he and others have been at making Ham Radio relevant to youth today by showing how it relates to the popular Maker Movement.  As a bonus, without the Makers even realizing it, they are becoming part of a growing STEAM culture within the state.

You can see a copy of Mike’s presentation here.

NCRC Meeting, Monday, Sept 14, KVH @ 7 PM

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Our regular meeting will be held on Monday at 7 PM, at KVH.

In addition to our regular short business meeting, we will have a presentation by Mike Cullen, K1NPT, on Rhode Island’s rapidly growing Maker Movement (think home-brew electronics or mechanical systems) and the opportunities to make ham radio an integral part of that and STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

Travel to Boxboro Hamfest Aug 23

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Paul Fredette, K1YBE, will be traveling to Boxboro Hamfest on Sunday August 23 and has a few spots left in his van.  If you would be interesting in heading up with him (he lives in the Portsmouth area), please contact him at:  PFredette at promptus.co (The “.co” is NOT a typo.)

 

AUXCOM Training Available in late September

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RIEMA is holding a free AUXCOM training class for licensed hams who have completed the required online Emergency Management Institute training (IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b).  The class will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 2015 at the RIEMA Warehouse from 8 AM to 5 PM. The RIEMA Warehouse is located at 279 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI.  The class is limited to 30 students, so sign up early.

You can sign up online here:  https://riema.wufoo.com/forms/trgauxcomm-auxiliary-communications-workshop/

You can see more information about the class here.