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Greetings!
Welcome to the home of Jefferson Amateur Radio Club (or simply JARC.) JARC was originally
founded in 1956. We're located just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana in the suburb of Metairie.
Our club has come a long way through the years, but it's still about the preservation of the amateur radio hobby. You will find everything
from the most knowledgeable "Elmer" to those that are so new they still have that "new radio operator smell." We encourage you to check out
our web site, or even come by the club house and visit us on one of our open house days. (See calendar for more details.) If you're new to
the hobby, new to the area, or just haven't discovered us yet we would be more than happy to have you. There is an on-line application to
sign up or just drop by in person and say hello. If you're curious as to what amateur radio is all about and just haven't found out yet,
please contact us (or any of our members) for more information. It's never been easier and more exciting to become a licensed amateur
radio operator.
 JARC is an ARRL Special Service Club. "What does this mean?" you ask. Well, your ARRL Board
of Directors, recognizing that your problems are best solved at the local level and that the local club is the best representative of Amateur Radio's
interests at the local level, created the Special Service Club Program. To participate, a club must commit itself to establish a more effective
local presence for Amateur Radio for a period of twelve months. In particular, it will establish meaningful programs in a number of areas as specified
in the program guidelines. A truly effective SSC will also go beyond the basic requirements and seek to broaden the Amateur Radio experience
and capabilities of its members; it will also encourage a spirit of fraternity and camaraderie among its members. In return, ARRL Headquarters
will provide additional support and guidance to those clubs who commit themselves to a high level of performance The goal of the SSC Program
is to establish a more aggressive, more effective presence for Amateur Radio and the ARRL locally. The goal is also to ensure that necessary
skills exist and local resources are organized for an effective response to any local situation where Amateur Radio can contribute as a public
service, or can benefit from positive exposure.
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