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Community &amp; Skills Focused<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To promote the enjoyment, skills, and community of amateur radio by supporting learning, encouraging on-air activity, and engaging with the wider public through events and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTo advance amateur radio through education, experimentation, and inclusive participation, ensuring every member has opportunities to develop, contribute, and connect, and fostering cooperation among radio amateurs of all backgrounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To inspire new generations of radio enthusiasts by providing accessible training, hands-on activities, and supportive mentorship for all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Aims \/ Priorities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Membership Development &amp; Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase active on-air participation by organising daily\/weekly net nights with rotating topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run at least\u00a0<strong>two recruitment campaigns<\/strong>\u00a0(local events, schools, STEM fairs, online promotion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch an\u00a0<strong>\u201cElmer\/Mentor Program\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0pairing experienced operators with newcomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to increase membership year-on-year by 10%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Training &amp; Skills Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host\u00a0<strong>six skills workshops<\/strong>\u00a0(antenna building, digital modes, contesting, SOTA\/POTA, satellite comms).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a \u201cskills library\u201d of loaner equipment and tutorials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Public Outreach &amp; Visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in\u00a0<strong>at least two<\/strong>\u00a0community events (field days, emergency services open day, science fairs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen the club\u2019s online presence with regular posts of activities and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver a\u00a0<strong>youth engagement session<\/strong>\u00a0at a local school or scouts group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Technical Projects &amp; Experimentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Club project: build, maintain or upgrade our\u00a0<strong>club station<\/strong>, SDR setup, or portable mast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start a\u00a0<strong>digital modes group<\/strong>\u00a0(FT8, DMR, Fusion, APRS experiments).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage members to pursue\u00a0<strong>individual or group construction projects<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Events &amp; On-Air Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organise\u00a0<strong>quarterly club contests<\/strong>\u00a0with friendly competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate at least\u00a0<strong>two special event stations<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. museums, heritage sites, local history).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule\u00a0<strong>monthly portable operations<\/strong>: SOTA, POTA, beach\/park activations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Club Culture &amp; Member Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve inclusivity with\u00a0<strong>clear welcoming processes<\/strong>\u00a0(induction, Mentoring, loan equipment, etc.) for new members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a\u00a0<strong>member recognition program<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., \u201cMember of the Month,\u201d awards for achievements).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer\u00a0<strong>monthly social meetups<\/strong>\u00a0beyond regular net nights. 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