[Waverley ARS] Fw: Badges anyone?

[Colin Marks]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin Marks" <cmarks at pacific.net.au>
To: "VK2BV - List" <members at cactii.net>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Waverley ARS] Badges anyone?


> Simon - Daniel - Eric - and all
>
> Whether badges are obtained from Eric (when available) or ex Ebay (as per 
> Daniel) or home-brew (easily done) - I think we should always wear them at 
> Club meetings especially now that there are several new members and we 
> expect to get more. We do not want to risk a cliquish atmosphere where 
> newer members could have any feeling of being on the outer. At present I 
> think we are very friendly to new members but knowing and remembering 
> their names can still be an issue.......
> Also I think the reception of new members could usefully be a bit more of 
> an event. Whoever introduces them should give some background info and the 
> newcomer should be invited to tell us a little about him/her self and why 
> they came into ham radio. This would all help mixing and sociability and 
> would also let us know if some useful expertise is being introduced..
> Perhaps some simple certificate and a name badge could be issued..
>
> Let me say I am not at all keen on ritual, ceremony. or formality but I am 
> keen on lots of  goodwill and fellowship........
>
> Anyway -  just some late night musings for the Club Committee to consider.
>
> 73         Colin         VK2LV
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