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  * = * ANNOUNCING ExplorerNet * = *
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ExplorerNet is an informal discussion group for Exploring and
Venture units (and their individual members) worldwide who have
a special interest in computing and information technology.
There are no restrictions and everyone is welcome, though the
group will be of primary interest to Exploring-age and Venture
Scout-age young people and their advisers/leaders.

Our purpose is to share our computing expertise with one another
and to exchange ideas, meeting activities, interesting
discoveries on the Internet, computing tips and advice.  And,
of course, to make new friends and bring the Global Village of
virtual Exploring and Venture Scouting a little closer together.

ExplorerNet will be of interest if you, or your post or unit has
a specialty in computing and information technology.  Also, if
you are looking for computing related activities for a troop or
pack meeting.


* HOW TO JOIN ExplorerNet *

The discussion group operates via Internet electronic mail.  You
simply send your message to the ExplorerNet mail reflector
address and it will be rebroadcast automatically to all other
members of the group.  To send email to ExplorerNet members,
simply address your email to:

        explorer-net@erd.rl.af.mil

To have your email address added to the group discussion list
(and, to request address changes or deletions), send your
request to:

        explorer-net-request@erd.rl.af.mil

stating your desire (add, change, delete).  Note that the list
maintainer is a human being (and a volunteer) so it may take a
few days for your address to be activated.  Be patient.


* WE NEED YOUR HELP *

First, ExplorerNet is new and the initial group is still small
(though it's growing fast).  Already represented on ExplorerNet
are Exploring and Venture units from Australia, the United
Kingdom, Italy, Russia and the US.  Posts sponsored by AT&T,
FermiLab, IBM, Eli Lilly, NeXT Computer, the U.S. Air Force
Electronics Reliability Laboratory (these folks do some really
neat things, ask them about it) and others.  But, we know there
are many more folks out there who would like to know about
ExplorerNet.

We need help to spread the word.  And here, you can do a good
deed for us as we must rely on the good graces of brothers and
sisters in the virtual Scouting community to spread the news.

Cross post a copy of this announcement to any electronic
Scouting forum where folks visit who may be interested in
joining ExplorerNet.

And, if we can do you a good deed in return, please let us know.


* MORE INFORMATION *

For information or questions about ExplorerNet, please send
email to "gwicklin@ball.com".  Other modes of contact are as
follows:

Snailmail: Gregory Wickline
           c/o Ball Corporation
           P.O. Box 2407
           Muncie, IN 47307-0407
Phone:     (317) 747-6370
              (leave voice mail if no answer)
Email:     gwicklin@ball.com (preferred)
Alternate: 72741.323@compuserve.com


Thanks in advance for your interest in ExplorerNet and your help
in spreading the news.

Regards & YiS,

        Greg W.