MNYARC

Who We Are We: * Provide opportunities for youth to learn about amateur radio as a hobby and perform public service * Assist youth in becoming licensed amateur radio operators * Encourage youth to explore new areas of amateur radio * Sponsor and assist amateur radio based youth groups through scouting, school,and community * Help youth find ways to assist others through amateur radio * Provide liaison between youth involved in amateur radio and other community or government organizations in need of emergency amateur radio communications assistance * Offer opportunities for youth with common interests an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with each other We do: * Equip and maintaine mobile emergency communications unit for use by youth in support of various emergency relief organizations * Operate and maintain a repeater in the metro area where youth are welcome * Have a pool of Amateur Radio instructors available * Hold amateur radio license classes * Arrange for training on advanced amateur radio topics * Make available a pool of amateur radio equipment for loan to youth organizations * Organize and supporting local events where youth interested in amateur radio can get together and learn from each other * Include representatives from scouting, ARRL, emergency communications groups, government and other community organizations in need of amateur radio communications services as members of our advisory board * Sponsor a website listing everything we know about amateur radio in Minnesota * Provide technical assistance to youth organizations and participating public service agencies * Provide a pool of Volunteer Examiners to hold testing sessions that are open to all but are designed to be as youth-friendly as possible.