Nov 2024

It is November 2024, and there are a couple of things I’d like to make sure we communicate to the membership.  First of all, I’d like to bring to the membership’s attention the 2024 Holiday Party.  This year we will hold the party on Saturday evening, December 7, 2024. The event will take place at Preston Ridge Community Center.  You’ll be receiving details shortly, but in the meantime, please add the event to your calendar! Secondly, I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the annual Club Officers election process. At our October 2024 club meeting, the Nominating Committee presented […]

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Oct 2024

We are down to less than 90 calendar days remaining in 2024.  Some may feel like 2025 can’t get here fast enough. Others feel like 2024 is moving by too quickly. Still, others don’t let the concept of time get in the way of their thoughts and emotions. I’m one that uses the concept of time to help me function in ways in which I can attempt to maintain some sort of control of my behaviors during the things I do in life. For example, one thing I do is try to balance the amount of time I spend on […]

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Sep 2024

NFARL Officer Elections During October each year, North Fulton Amateur Radio League conducts elections to select the club Officers for the coming year. Elected positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Activities Chairman, and Membership Chairman. A nominating committee is established annually to help select candidates for these roles.  Club membership votes to elect the roles from the candidates during the October club meeting. Why Vote? North Fulton Amateur Radio League is a nonprofit organization registered in Georgia. By accessing these links you can read the Articles of Incorporation and club By-laws. These documents define the six specific purposes of […]

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Field Day

July 24, 2024: NFARL has submitted their 2024 ARRL Field Day results. You can view a copy of the submittal here.  Questions? Send an email to kn4oak@nfarl.org for assistance. A Nationwide Amateur (“Ham”) Radio Event June 22nd & 23rd Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation.  It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event.  It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our abilities to the organizations that Amateur […]

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Public Service

Your Opportunity to Contribute to Our Community Click here to see our club activity calendar, and the next Public Service opportunity. NFARL is known for our emphasis on public service.  Our members support 10 – 15 events annually.  Examples of public service activities in which we have recently been involved include: Sandy Springs Communications Center Cutover Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon Georgia Publix Marathon Peachtree Road Race Ga 400 Hospitality Highway Bike Ride Special Olympic Georgia Summer Games Sandy Springs Challenge Sandy Springs Lantern Parade International Day at the Johns Creek Northeast / Spruill Oaks Library TechFest and HamFests Halloween […]

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