Since he is a MOTM customer, I thought this might be of interest to some of
you:
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From the latest ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Newsletter.
ROCK STAR GIVES MAJOR DONATION TO "THE BIG PROJECT"
Hoping that his donation will spur others to contribute to "The Big
Project," veteran rock star and well-known amateur Joe Walsh, WB6ACU, has
given in a major way to ARRL's Education and Technology Fund. ARRL Chief
Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH, says the "significant gift" through
the Joseph F. Walsh Foundation will fund an additional eight pilot schools
in the ARRL Education and Technology Program.
ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, expressed his gratitude for Walsh's
dedication and support to The Big Project's goals and aims. "I am
particularly pleased with Joe's donation, as it emphasizes his belief in our
school project and more importantly, investing in the future of Amateur
Radio," Haynie said. "The additional schools that will be brought into the
program as a result of this donation represent a big step in increasing the
number of students participating in the ARRL Science and Technology
program."
Walsh, best-known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with The Eagles
and The James Gang, has been an active Amateur Radio operator for more than
37 years. He's also an avid collector of Collins Radio gear. The amount of
his donation was not made public.
The Big Project--as the program is popularly known--highlights Amateur Radio
as a significant resource for teachers in classrooms as well as for
enrichment and after-school programs. The 40 pilot schools now in the
program receive a complete Amateur Radio station, technical library and a
curriculum that makes technology fun and relevant for the participating
students.
Walsh's contribution was one of 3500 made by ARRL members,
who--together--have raised more $225,000 to fund the Education & Technology
Program in 2003.