If radio technology is the basis of our many common interests, I’ll posit that amateur radio clubs form the skeleton that holds our operational body together. Think about it. Chances are, you are, have been, or know someone who is a member of a club that supports our hobby. Beside the standard concept of a “club”, that is, one that has meetings at some location with a roster of members, there are also common interest gatherings that may take the form of nets, award chasing groups, specific interest groups like AMSAT, DX, Skywarn, ARES, RACES, and more.
As one who’s had the privilege of attending many club meetings across the U.S., I’ve encountered many fine organizations that support