N2RQ Lewis A. 'Lew' Malchick East Meadow, NY QCWA # 20800

Lew Malchick, N2RQ, was first licensed in 1959 as WV2FBX while in 8th grade. He is a past president of the Erasmus Hall HS ARC . W2ANU and Brooklyn College ARS . K2APZ. He was faculty advisor at Brooklyn Technical HS . W2CXN from 1977-2003 and continues as station trustee. He has administered the School Club Roundup (SCR) since its inception more than 20 years ago. Lew is a VE, has taught classes and has mentored students mostly at BTHS. He is a life member of ARRL & QCWA, is active in ARES, is a LIMARC director, Hudson Division Assistant Director and also served more than 30 years in Army MARS. Personal experience as a student, with students and feedback from SCR participants provide knowledge of a wide variety of successful approaches to attracting younger operators to ham radio. We hope the young ham forum will help you to be more effective in rejuvenating our beloved hobby.

May 28, 2016