 September 2023
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Quick Announcement: We're Shifting our Newsletter a Little
You might be expecting a note from one of us right about now, but we’re going to try something different this month. To get to know the team at ARDC a little better, we’ve added a new section called ‘ARDC Team Spotlight’. Click here to learn more about two of our awesome team members: Dewayne Hendricks (WA8DZP) (GAC) and Adam Lewis (KC7GDY) (TAC). 73, Upcoming Community DeadlinesGrant and Scholarship Applications for 2023: The deadline for submitting a grant application or a proposal for a scholarship program is October 1. Applications received after this date will be reviewed in February 2024, so get your applications in now! Be on the Lookout for Volunteer Opportunities at ARDC: Recruitment Begins October 1We have many opportunities for volunteering at ARDC! In addition to our Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), we’ve added two new committees this year:
With multiple committees, there’s sure to be an option for anyone that’s interested in helping us fulfill our mission. Click the links above to learn more about the duties of each committee. On October 1, we will begin accepting applications / nominations for all committees, and applications are due on October 31, 2023. If you’re interested in leveraging your expertise and time to give back to the community, keep an eye out on our website and social media pages for a blog post with application instructions and time commitment information. Also, please feel free to reach out to us at hr@ardc.net if you have any questions. ARDC is on Groups.io!
Meanwhile, we’d been learning from some surveys that many folks in our community use Groups.io and LOVE IT. We’ve been playing with the forum service since Sept. 2021, and after the meeting back in April, more than half of the participants joined. Since then, ardc.groups.io has built up to over 500 members – and counting! If you’re part of the ARDC community – a grantee, a 44Net member, a volunteer – we invite you to join our discussions! What ARDC Has Been Up To
ARDC Team SpotlightWelcome to ARDC’s new Team Spotlight, where you can get to know some of the amazing volunteers who contribute their time and expertise at ARDC. This month, we’re highlighting GAC member Dewayne Hendricks (WA8DZP) and TAC member Adam Lewis (KC7GDY). Dewayne Hendricks (WA8DZP)
Adam Lewis (KC7GDY)
Thank you both for your contributions toward carrying out our mission at ARDC! Come See Us at Pacificon! As the conference season comes to a close, you’ll be able to find ARDC at Pacificon 2023 – October 20-22, 2023, in San Ramon, CA. Contact Us!We always want to hear from you:
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Hey Everyone!
Ever since ARDC started making grants, our grantees have shown interest in finding ways to connect with one another. This interest was confirmed at our first ever online Grantee Gathering back in April of this year when 80 – yes 80! – of our grantees showed up.
This month, Jon Kemper (KA6NVY), Technical Director, attended the ARDC-sponsored 
Dewayne has been on the GAC for three years, with his current term coming to a close at the end of this year. The work Dewayne is most proud of while serving on the GAC is his efforts in getting the 
Adam has been on the TAC for three years, with his current term also coming to a close at the end of this year. During his time on the TAC, Adam initiated the Point-of-Presence (PoP) project, which he cites as the work he is the most proud of. Briefly, this endeavor includes the development of cutting-edge PoP software to automate the allocation of publicly routed 44Net IP addresses for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Adam says “I am truly thrilled by the potential impact and boundless opportunities that this project brings.” Outside of volunteering at ARDC, Adam enjoys participating in projects such as constructing intricate network infrastructures, designing and building houses, delving into robotics, experimenting with energy transmission via the use of Tesla coils, and pushing the boundaries of ham radio by extending relay capabilities for digital networks and analog communications. Adam also co-founded