[ARRL-OK] Amateur Radio Day in Oklahoma

[Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT]

State of Oklahoma

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT


Proclamation







Whereas, the Oklahoma Amateur Radio will be operating a special event
station from Guthrie, OK which is the site of the first capitol of the State
of Oklahoma.  Contacts are planned with other Amateur Radio operators
throughout the United States and other parts of the world;

Whereas, more than 8,700 citizens of the State of Oklahoma have been
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as Amateur Radio
operators. These dedicated volunteers, also known as HAMS, have been
providing vital supplemental communications to their communities during
times of natural disasters, in local emergencies and at public events since
the earliest days of wireless radio; and

Whereas,  HAMS greatly assist local, state and federal agencies in meeting
the needs of Oklahoma citizens during times of disaster; and

Whereas, these HAMS work without compensation in the best interest of the
State of Oklahoma as well as the world; and

Whereas, HAMS are on the alert for any local or global emergency.  They
practice their communication skills during the course of the year including
the America Radio Relay League's Field Day exercise; and

Whereas,  Amateur Radio promotes international goodwill, encourages young
people to pursue an education and careers in scientific, engineering or
liberal arts fields, and expands the state of the art in communication  and
electronics through experimentation;

Now Therefore, I Frank Keating, Governor of the State of Oklahoma do hereby
proclaim November 16, 2002 as


OKLAHOMA AMERICAN RADIO RELAY DAY


                       November QST Listing in Special Events

Edmond, OK: Edmond Amateur Radio Society, K5EOK. 1400Z-1800Z Nov 16.
Oklahoma's Statehood Day. 28.350 21.350 14.250 7.250. QSL. Edmond Amateur
Radio Society, PO Box 48, Edmond, OK 73083.








Press Release







On Saturday,  November 16, 2002 the Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) will
have a Special  Event recognizing Oklahoma State Hood Day. On this same date
in 1907 Oklahoma became a State.  The event will be held in Guthrie, OK
which is the site of the first capitol of Oklahoma.  Amateur Radio contacts
are planned with Amateur Radio operators throughout the United States and
beyond. Governor Frank Keating has proclaimed November 16, 2002 as Amateur
Radio day in Oklahoma. This to recognize Amateur Radio's public service to
the citizens of Oklahoma in times of disasters.    Approximately 30 members
of the EARS will be participating in this event. It will be held at the
State Capitol Publishing Museum,  2nd and Harrison, in Guthrie.

For additional information contact John Thomason- 405 844 1800