One major change in FD-2008 is that the former demonstration mode bonus has been replaced by an Educational Activity Bonus.

Eligible groups will receive a 100-point bonus for having a formal educational component associated with Field Day. It doesn’t have to be a formal "classroom" session per se, but it must be a structured activity to broaden the knowledge base of participants.

Some groups may decide to have a hand's on activity of teaching people the proper way to solder coax connectors while another group may decide to teach about proper grounding techniques and electrical safety.

This activity can be broad enough to allow people to learn how to do something new but should have active involvement of participants. It must be more than a simple demonstration of an activity. Standing around watching someone send CW won't qualify.

But teaching (instead of just showing) people how to make digital QSOs and then letting them try their hand at it would. Be creative but keep in mind, this should be more than a passive activity. Refer to the FAQ section of the Field Day packet for more details.

Start planning now, spring is usually a busy time in the amateur radio community, making Field Day come up faster than expected.