Colorado Traffic Net

"Specializing in the first and last mile of NTS delivery in Colorado."

Colorado Traffic League Inc. (CTL)

Mission

Colorado Traffic League Inc. strives to foster the participation in and the practice of proper traffic handling procedures to expand our ability as Amateur Radio Operators to serve our communities. Regular traffic exchange with nets recognized by the National Traffic System (NTS) such as the Colorado Traffic Net is of particular interest, attention, and dedication to the League.

Purpose

The purpose for which the League is organized is to conduct any and all lawful business for which non-profit corporations can be organized pursuant to Colorado statues including but not limited to:
  1. Providing communications assistance to governmental, charitable and other qualified organizations
  2. The promotion, operation and support of Amateur Radio routine emergency response activities
  3. To further the exchange of information and cooperation among members
  4. To promote radio knowledge and fraternalism and to advance the interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community.

Membership Criteria

Please consider joining the CTL to enjoy the full rewards of membership as a traffic handler. The CTL is the support structure behind the Colorado Traffic Net (CTN) in its goal to handle formal NTS traffic. There are no membership dues, membership merely requires your active participation as a traffic handler.

To apply for full membership, an individual must simply be an active participant by meeting at least 1 of the following requirements on the Colorado Traffic Net:

  1. Act as Net Control Station for two NTS nets
  2. Deliver three formal NTS messages
  3. Originate two formal NTS messages
  4. Deliver one and originate one formal NTS message
We also encourage participants to hold ARRL membership, but it is not required.

Membership Application

If you believe you have met one or more of these requirements and would like to become a full member, please contact the CTL secretary, listed below. Full membership will allow you to check in during the members portion of the net, participate in the monthly CTL net, and even vote in the annual election of the CTL officers.

Meetings

The Colorado Traffic League Inc. board and membership meets in person quarterly, during the four months below. Please check the calendar in each of the four months for specific dates and locations. Anyone is welcome to attend, member or not.
  • MAR - held in Co. Springs on even years, Ft. Collins on odd years, first Sunday of March
  • JUN - meeting is held on Field Day, the Saturday of the fourth full weekend in June
  • OCT - annual meeting with officer elections, the first Sunday in October
  • DEC - holiday party, the first Sunday in December

Proxy forms

PDF  DOCX

Officers

OfficeCallNameContact
PresidentW8XALDave
Vice-PresidentKFØBPNJeff
SecretaryKEØWIVLouis
TreasurerACØKQWillem
Deputies
Net ManagerWA3QLWLeslie

Organizational Documents

As a tax-exempt, non-profit, public charity, the IRS requires Colorado Traffic League Inc. to publish its organizational documentation.

co_traffic_league_inc_docs.pdf
ctl-public_charity.pdf
arrl_ctl_affiliation.pdf
Constitution and Bylaws

Donate

Colorado Traffic League Inc. is a registered, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Please donate via PayPal, credit card, or mail a check or money order to the address below. Your donation is likely tax deductible; please consult your tax professional for advice.

 Colorado Traffic League Inc
3835 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, CO 80439