Keeping young operators active is one of the most practical ways a club can invest in amateur radio’s future. In a recent OnAllBands article, Violetta Latham, KN2P—ARRL Youth Section Coordinator for the Colorado Division—offers a grounded reminder that school, family, work, and radio all have to coexist.
Her advice is intentionally modest: make room for small, realistic radio goals instead of waiting for an open afternoon. A 15-minute net check-in, a few contacts before dinner, a CW practice goal, or a club meeting can keep a young operator connected without competing with responsibilities.
For AVRC members, the article is also a useful prompt to make meetings, nets, mentoring, and operating events welcoming to younger hams. Read the full article at OnAllBands.
Source: OnAllBands / DX Engineering. This post summarizes and links to the original article.
