Sound good! Dave VA3DAC ----- Original Message ----- From: John S-Taylor To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 3:52 PM Subject: [karc] Re: Technical presentations at meetings I think this is a great idea. I am not able to stand in front of a group and give a talk on any subject BUT, with this idea I think I could. Why ? A picture is worth a thousand words, questions and explanations could go back and forth quickly. Result the audience and the presenter could both learn something new. To learn something new every day makes the day complete. John, va3gst ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Somers To: KARC FreeList Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 11:31 AM Subject: [karc] Technical presentations at meetings At breakfast this morning, there were brochures for a projector that can project JPG images directly from a USB stick without needing a computer. Such a capability offers an opportunity for more technical content in the monthly meetings from club members. Understandably, many people don't want to give long technical presentations at meetings but probably would like to give short show-and-tells about something they find interesting. People could bring along three or four JPG images on a USB stick and show them together with a few comments. If several people did that, it would provide an easy and very interesting addition to our monthly meetings. What I would suggest is that the agenda for an upcoming meeting identify a theme such as "Photos of your shack", or "Photos of your antennas" or "Photos of your latest toy or project". Then people could share a few photos with the group, and provide a basis of lots of interesting discussion. I think it would increase the appeal and attendance of the meetings, and it would be an easy way for KARC members to put more emphasis on radios, antennas, equipment, projects, electronics and experimenting, as well as other club activities. ... Phil VE3HST ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3240 - Release Date: 11/05/10