Section Youth Coordinator (SYC)

Colin C. Cheplen, WD3USA

📍 Address: 477 Lewter Hollow Rd., Ardmore, TN 38449
📞 Phone: (256) 326-0450
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Recommendation from the ARRL Section Manager.
Full ARRL membership in good standing.
Licensed amateur radio operator for at least two years, holding a General class license or higher.
The appointee should be:
- A youth amateur operator, or
- An adult who actively works with youth on a regular basis.

Maintain an updated assessment of active youth amateur radio operators in the section, including:
- Youth involved in clubs.
- Scouting programs (e.g., Jamboree on the Air - JOTA).
- Youth organizations and schools.
Promote youth-focused on-air activities, such as:
- ARRL Kid's Day.
- Jamboree on the Air (JOTA).
- Field Day.
- School Club Roundup.
Collaborate with the Affiliated Club Coordinator (ACC) to:
- Assess youth activity within ARRL clubs.
- Provide resources and ideas for youth engagement.
- Encourage clubs to host youth-oriented programs and activities.
Exchange ideas with other Section Youth Coordinators (SYCs) in different ARRL sections to develop and implement new youth engagement initiatives.

Recruiting new hams and ARRL members is a core responsibility of every SYC.
The SYC should actively encourage youth participation in amateur radio and expand ARRL membership.
Strengthening youth engagement supports the future of amateur radio and public service initiatives.