"Steve Stone" wrote in message
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In my ARES group of qty 40 hams, one is a college age teen, no one in age
group 20's or 30's, about 15 in their 40's, 2 age 80, 5 in their 70's, the
rest in their 50's and 60's. The older ones are always willing to elmer
the
younger ones. We all learn from each other. One 80 year old gentleman, a
former WWII fighter plane mechanic, is the most dedicated guy I have,
always
available and willing to work to the best of his ability.

Steve



I've often thought we really need to get more people in their 40s or so into
the hobby and resurrect the interest of current hams in their 40s. Why?
Well people in their 40s are established and have many productive years
ahead of them. They are the ones who have the time and money to be
significant participants in elmering, recruiting, operating, political
involvement, etc. Yes we will also need young people but their
participation is, of necessity, limited by the fact that they are just
getting started in life and thus don't have as much discretionary time and
money since they must focus on starting their careers and families.

And as the comment above shows, hams of any age are an asset to the hobby if
they choose to be.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE