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🌟 Support RAE: Building Our Future, Preserving Our PastWe are urgently seeking your support for the RAE Project Support Fund to power the next chapter of our club's service and legacy. Your donation is an investment in three crucial areas that benefit our members and the wider community:High-Speed Emergency Data Network (AREDN): We are building a critical Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN)-based radio linking project. This is not just a hobbyist endeavor—it's about creating a resilient, self-healing, high-speed TCP/IP data network, operating independently of the commercial internet and phone grid. Your contribution will purchase the specialized radio hardware, antennas, and networking gear needed to establish a vital communications backbone, enabling us to support emergency management agencies with email, VoIP, video, and resource tracking when conventional systems fail.Sustaining Our Hub (Clubhouse Maintenance): The clubhouse is the heart of RAE, serving as our meeting venue, training center, and emergency operations site. Funds are continually needed for general clubhouse maintenance, including necessary repairs, system upgrades, and utility costs. Supporting this pillar ensures we have a safe, functional, and modern facility to host licensing classes, run club events, and remain ready to serve as a critical asset during times of need.Securing Our Legacy (Historic Document Digitization): We are embarking on a massive, vital project to digitize our historic documents and club records. Decades of invaluable history—from early meeting minutes to technical logs and newsletters—are currently vulnerable to degradation and loss. Your donation will help purchase specialized scanning equipment, archival storage, and software necessary to convert these fragile paper records into a protected, searchable digital archive, preserving the full story of the club for all future generations.Please donate today. Your generosity ensures our readiness for the next emergency, maintains our central gathering place, and protects the proud history of our club.