New RSGB Youth Champion Appointed

Liam Robbins, G5LDR has been appointed as the new Youth Champion for the RSGB.

He gained his Foundation Licence in 2021 and his Full Licence in late 2022.

Liam’s volunteering experience includes being a Scout Leader for eight years and a motorsport Marshal for three years.

He plans to encourage the use of amateur radio to local Scouts and spread this to a wider area, using the benefits gained locally as an example of best practice.

He is also keen to revive radio societies at universities and colleges near his home in Nottinghamshire and hopes that this will encourage others to follow suit.

Liam is eager to work with younger radio amateurs and to engage with outreach programmes that clubs are already running.

Liam is looking forward to working with the Youth Team.

His enthusiasm is infectious, and we are sure that he will be effective and also enjoy the challenges of this important role.

Contact Liam Robbins, G5LDR - youth.champion@rsgb.org.uk.

RSGB Board Chair and Company Secretary Resign

The RSGB have reported that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has tendered his resignation as an RSGB Board Director and the Board Chair, and Stan Lee, G4XXI has tendered his resignation as RSGB Company Secretary.

The resignations are independent of each other and for personal reasons.

I would like to thank Richard and Stan for their hard work and contribution to the Society.

I will Chair the Board until the AGM and, in view of the important role of the Company Secretary in the AGM which is just a few weeks away, the Board will agree the appointment of a temporary Company Secretary pending advertisement of the position and selection through the normal process.
— Stewart Bryant, G3YSX - RSGB President