Amateur radio is not the only place a discussion about the declining ranks of young people takes place. I hear about it everyday whether it is an organization, Church or even in business..it is a major topic in my business, one that can provide for a six figure a year income for a young person after only about 3-4 years of experience, yet we're suffering from a lack of sufficient personnel to cover all of our industry work as most younger people don't want to make the necessary commitment (or any commitment, for that matter), even though the rewards are great. In any event, I thought some of you may be interested in the attached editorial by the President of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Jocelyn Langlois, a long time personal friend and business associate of mine (as well as her husband, Gary). I believe she makes the very good point that, while young people provide considerable benefits to you, there are many more provided by a mature group. Her editorial could be applied almost word for word to amateur radio and ARRL and the topic is one we need to continue to manage and focus on. If you don't believe Elmering is important, just step into a technical forum at the next hamfest you're that is being conducted by someone knowledgeable in a particular area and look at the crowd. 99% of radio amateurs still want to listen and learn! The other 1%, which has been with us since before 1914, never have. 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org <http://www.w5zn.org/> Go Green??? Go Grey!!! Low Band DX'ing via the Grey Line