A licensed Amateur Radio Operator since 1983, I hold an Extra Class License. I am on the Education Committee for the Kennehoochee and Paulding Amateur Radio Clubs teaching licensing classes. I am also an ARRL (American Radio Relay League) and W5YI Group certified instructor and a Volunteer Examiner for several Amateur Radio Organizations. I have been a Radio Merit Badge Counselor for the Foothills and Covered Bridge Districts since 2004 and am currently a Radio Merit Badge Counselor at Large for the Atlanta Area Council. I am an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 1294 and Assistant District Commissioner with the Silver Comet District.