FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026
St. Charles, MO
YASME FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Board of Directors of the Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce the following grants made at the February 16, 2026, board meeting.
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A supporting grant of $5,000 to the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) United Kingdom 2026 organizing committee for general expenses. This grant supplements prior year financial support to WRTC. The board encourages other organizations and individuals to support this global event.
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A supporting grant of $6,000 to support YOTA (Youth On The Air) Youth Engagement Camp (YEC) in Slovakia. The YEC will teach prospective YOTA hosts how to plan & schedule your first youth activity, project budgeting basics, social media & PR workshops, and a ready-to-run activity plan to deliver at home, help to grow the YOTA program. Further information can be found at ham-yota.com/youth-engagement-conference
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Supporting grant covering the expenses of Hamvention 2026 space rental for HamSCI and Ham Radio 2.0.
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Grant to Don Jones K6ZO/7Q6M to support amateur radio activities in Malawi and Comoros.
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Supporting grant to Contest University (CTU) at Hamvention 2026 in Xenia.
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Grant to Ashwin Mandary 3B8GL for the repair of his RBN node in Mauritius.
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Grant to the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Ward Silver, NØAX, President
The Yasme Foundation
Board of Directors:
Ward Silver, NØAX, President and Director
Ken Claerbout, K4ZW, Vice-President, Secretary and Director
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Treasurer and Director
Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, Director
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director
Marty Woll, N6VI, Director
James Brooks, 9V1YC, Director
Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, Director
Mark Bekwith, N5OT, Director
February 17, 2026
St. Charles, MO
YASME FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Board of Directors of the Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce the following grants made at the February 16, 2026, board meeting.
•
A supporting grant of $5,000 to the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) United Kingdom 2026 organizing committee for general expenses. This grant supplements prior year financial support to WRTC. The board encourages other organizations and individuals to support this global event.
•
A supporting grant of $6,000 to support YOTA (Youth On The Air) Youth Engagement Camp (YEC) in Slovakia. The YEC will teach prospective YOTA hosts how to plan & schedule your first youth activity, project budgeting basics, social media & PR workshops, and a ready-to-run activity plan to deliver at home, help to grow the YOTA program. Further information can be found at ham-yota.com/youth-engagement-conference
•
Supporting grant covering the expenses of Hamvention 2026 space rental for HamSCI and Ham Radio 2.0.
•
Grant to Don Jones K6ZO/7Q6M to support amateur radio activities in Malawi and Comoros.
•
Supporting grant to Contest University (CTU) at Hamvention 2026 in Xenia.
•
Grant to Ashwin Mandary 3B8GL for the repair of his RBN node in Mauritius.
•
Grant to the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Ward Silver, NØAX, President
The Yasme Foundation
Board of Directors:
Ward Silver, NØAX, President and Director
Ken Claerbout, K4ZW, Vice-President, Secretary and Director
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Treasurer and Director
Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, Director
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director
Marty Woll, N6VI, Director
James Brooks, 9V1YC, Director
Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, Director
Mark Bekwith, N5OT, Director