Hi Gang,
WOW.. What more could
anyone say about this past week! I want
to personally thank all of our great Ohio Section ARES volunteers that gave of
themselves completely, got all the required ICS training in, and met all the
goals. It will go down in the history books for sure.
Yes, we did it!! We successfully trained, equipped and
staffed numerous locations for the NRC and NAACP conventions simultaneously.
How much more could anyone ask for.
Yes, we did use the brand new Ohio Department of Homeland
Security Credentialing System (CIMS) too. It worked! We were able to get State
of Ohio credentials into the hands of our volunteers when and where needed.
Just as it was advertised!
I can’t express my happiness more in Ohio’s ARES program. I
heard nothing but praise from government leaders, Red Cross and EMA Directors all
over the state as I visited with them about the willingness and professionalism
of the Ohio ARES Corps.
Stan, N8BHL, my hat is off to you sir, and all of your
fantastic Ohio Section ARES staff!
I have a number of pictures posted of the different
locations, but can use more if you have them. Go to: http://arrl-ohio.org/rnc/index.php
to see some of the action as it was
happening.
Again, thanks go out to all of our great Ohio Section ARES
volunteers for a job “Well Done!!”
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Have you seen the NEWEST “Handbook Giveaway” drawing on the
website yet? It’s there..!! To enter the drawing all you need to do is fill in
a couple of boxes on the form.. (your name and email). That’s you need to do to
be entered into a drawing to win a 2016 ARRL softcover Handbook. There’s
nothing else required (Oh.. You do need to be a resident of Ohio to win..) The winner will be mailed the Handbook at my
cost. This is being offered just to see how many folks are really checking in
on the website. Got the idea? Best of luck to you!! Go to http://arrl-ohio.org and look for the link on the left side by the
big RED arrow..
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Are you getting those emails from me? If not, all you have
to do is to
“Opt-In” to receive
them. Heck, just send me an email n8sy@n8sy.com
I’ll get you added to
the mailing list. There’s a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it’s
on the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it: http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html I urge all of you to make sure that
everyone, regardless of whether they are a League member or not, get signed up
for one of these options. You can always “Opt-Out” at any time if you feel this
is not what you were expecting.
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Don’t forget, August
6th is our annual ARRL Ohio Section Conference in conjunction with the Columbus
Hamfest. There are a number of great forums scheduled and I’m sure you’ll want
to attend them all. The ARRL Forum will also be when the 25th Annual Newsletter
winners will be announced. And, it will also be when I announce the 22nd
recipient of the Allan Severson Award. I’m sure all of you will want to be
there when that is announced for sure!! Go to http://arrl-ohio.org/conference/conference.html for more details..
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Lastly.. I’m always
available for you, whether you’re an ARRL member or not. If you have any
questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile. Call or write me (419) 512-4445 or n8sy@n8sy.com
eof..