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Subj: AMSAT Ambassador Program Re-Introduced at Hamvention
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Sometimes in the past referred to as Field Operations, other times as Area Coordinators, maintaining a presence at local hamfes
ts and at ARRL conventions has been a long standing AMSAT tradition. Now known as the AMSAT Ambassador Program, our volunteers 
continue this important activity, stimulating interest in amateur satellites, helping newcomers get on the air and building mem
bership in AMSAT.

At this year's Hamvention, AMSAT is pleased to introduce Mr. Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director - AMSAT Ambassador Program. Bo has a so
lid background in aerospace education and public relations including serving as Director – Space Science and IT for the Natio
nal Air and Space Education Institute in Louisville, KY and as a NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Applicant Review, Jet Propu
lsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

Under Bo's leadership, the Ambassador Program is being revitalized with new levels of support for volunteers. This included new
 display banners and presentation folders for local hamfests as well as a special callsign badge and a selection of Ambassador 
branded apparel. A fresh set of updated PowerPoint scripted presentations are also being made available for in-person and onlin
e club presentations.

Training will also be made available to help prepare volunteers for making the best possible presence to their audiences. Volun
teers will also have access to online technology such as Microsoft Teams to collaborate with fellow Ambassador volunteers.

While in past years, AMSAT's presence at local hamfests was largely up to volunteers in the area, Bo plans to be more pro-activ
e in recruiting volunteers to be available for major events such as ARRL Section and Division conventions as well as at major e
vents hosted by special interest groups such as VHF/UHF and microwave societies.

AMSAT members who are interested in more information on becoming an AMSAT Ambassador are encouraged to visit the AMSAT booth at
 Hamvention and meet with Bo. If you are not attending Hamvention, please contact Bo via email blowrey [at] amsat [dot] org.

[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director - AMSAT Ambassador Program for the above information



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