Mentoring?

[KC0OFZ]

I don't need the ARRL to tell me how to mentor. These guys seem to have placed themselves in the position of "savior" of radio. I do not need the league running this part of radio either. I can help out new hams, and be a good mentor with out them, so thanks but no thanks ARRL
73
KCØOFZ

[ae4fa]

CB & OFZ:

You guys are missing the point. As an officially certified Club or Individual Mentor, you will have the opportunity to buy these lovely materials the ARRL has prepared . . .

[KC0OFZ]

Ah yes, I should have known, $$$$$$. I over looked that one. Funny, many of us grew up fine with out an "official" mentor. I guess times are changing http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[af2cw]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ae4fa @ Jan. 25 2004,10:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">CB &amp; OFZ:

You guys are missing the point. #As an officially certified Club or Individual Mentor, you will have the opportunity to buy these lovely materials the ARRL has prepared . . .[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Not only do you have the opportunity to buy the leagues
material, and become an &quot;official&quot; Mentor. You will be
able to teach the new ops everything the league &quot;wants&quot;
you to teach, in the way the league &quot;wants&quot; you to do it.
So you won't have to speak from experience. I guess it
would save on the asprin http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[K9STH]

Everyone just remember who was an &quot;officially recognized mentor&quot; by the ARRL who was recently banned from this site!

Glen, K9STH

[w5alt]

Sounds like a great program for those who need a title along with their name and call sign.

What makes me wonder is simply this:

1) ARRL makes a restructuring proposal.
2) ARRL says their proposal does not lead to &quot;dumbing down&quot; amateur radio.
3) For many decades hams figured out how to get on the air with only friendly advice here and there.
4) ARRL initiates a mentoring program to help newcomers.

If the newcomers are just as smart as the newcomers of times past, WHY??

It seems like they are admitting that amateur radio is &quot;dumbed down&quot;, but they can be the heros that save the day with a mentoring program.

If I were a newcomer, I'd feel insulted. (Unless ARRL is right and I was willing to say &quot;Please help me, because I don't have either the smarts or the enthusiam to figure things out on my own.&quot;#)

73,

[ky5u]

There ya go Walt, stirring up hate and discontent again! #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

I think the ARRL needs a Mental program more than a Mentor program. #They continue to put lipstick on that pig of a proposal and try to pass it off as a debutante. Funnier still are those Amateurs running 'round with lipstick on their collar!

Lets see,

1. They didn't officially poll members
2. From what I can see they had their minds made up before the board meeting
3. The board took what amounted to a secret vote
4. They continue to defend it.
5. Board members continue to brush off attempts at dialogue on the issue with members.

To the League:

Why not cut your losses and fix the proposal before you submit the petition. #Then more of us could support you. #Nothing personal, but its going to get cut to ribbons in comment. #Don't embarras us members. Please?