[ARRL-OK] Fw: Monthly Oklahoma Section News Summary

[D C (Mac) Macdonald]

Date: 18 Mar 2005 14:40:31 -0000
From: "ARRL Web site" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: k2gkk at juno.com
Subject: Monthly Oklahoma Section News Summary

Holy Smoke!  Time for Green Country 2005.

This will be a humdinger.  Please come and join in the fun.
Many activities and good time to be had. We are blessed to
have Jim Haynie-W5JBP League President, Norm Fusaro-W3IZ
from League HQ and David Woolweaver-K5RAV West Gulf Division
Vice-Director in attendance.  Also presenting at the League
forum set for 10 am Saturday will be Section leaders as well
as Lurene Ockerman-KB5BQB and Joe Lynch-N6CL.  Lurene will
be discussing the club process to become tax exempt and her
current effort to help clubs achieve this status.  Joe, a
past OK Section Manager, will be reviewing the national
picture of BPL and prognosis of same.

Below is a narrative from  Mark-N7XYO, Section Public
Information Coordinator on the Green Country Hamfest:


HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSED AT LOCAL AMATEUR RADIO CONVENTION

Tulsa, OK -- The annual Green Country Hamfest will host the
ARRL Oklahoma State Convention.  This is the largest
gathering of amateur radio operators and electronic hobbyists
in Oklahoma.  Attendance will be from all over Oklahoma and
the surrounding states. "The Claremore Expo in Claremore is
an ideal location for this convention, with FREE PARKING,
ample space for the many displays, vendors/dealers,
educational and discussion forums." said John Thomason WB5SYT,
Oklahoma Section Manager for the ARRL.

The Green Country Hamfest is open to all amateur radio
operators, electronics radio and communication hobbyists,
interested members of the public and their families.  This is
a great opportunity to learn more about this exciting hobby
and valuable asset to our communities.  The Green Country
Hamfest takes place Friday, March 18, 5 - 8 p.m, and Saturday,
March 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Claremore Expo, 400 Veterans
parkway, Claremore, Okla.

For more information about the Green Country Hamfest visit
the web page:  http://www.GreenCountryHamfest.org


National Weather Service Seminar

Tremendous activity in Midwest City.  A great number of
Oklahoma Section members came by the League booth to meet
Dan Miller-K3UFG of League HQ.  Many thanks to Eddie-K5EMS
Assistant Section Manager for his hours of support and
seminar participation.  On March 7 Amateur Radio was very
well represented at the Emergency Managers Legislative Day
at the State Capitol.  Was super to be a part of the day and
meet so many of our emergency manager friends.  Enjoyed
visiting with Lloyd-KC5FM Mayes County emergency manager.
Eddie was sure comfortable at the state capitol meeting his
legislative contacts.


Enid Amateur Radio Club

Thanks to Mike-KD5OFF for preparing a great club newsletter.
The quality of the publication and points made by club
President Dave-KC5SII in the newsletter are being recognized
by many.  Well done Enid ARC.  Dave's points about Amateur
Radio operators activities are well stated, as below:

There are several ways the amateur can help the service.  One
of the best is through the active advocacy of the hobby.
Solicitation of membership and promotion of services go a
long way towards improving our lot in life.  Another way is
through education.  Holding, or helping teach classes for
upgrades or initial licensing is a great way to give back to
the service.


Lawton-Ft. Sill ARC

Very productive visit recently with Bob-W5KCB and Chuck-KE5AAK
in Lawton.  Bob, Assistant OK SM prompted a great networking
opportunity.  Chuck is Commance County Emergency Manager and
doing great things with Amateur Radio.  He stated, "It is
not about you and me but is about us!"  What a great statement
about working together regardless of the uniform you wear.

Networking is being done in fine fashion in Commance county
and other entities throughout Oklahoma.


Upcoming Events:


Tri-State Amateur Radio Group
May 7
http://www.tsarg.org
Talk-In: 146.625 - (PL 103.5) & 444.875 + (PL 103.5)
Contact: Jay-K5GUD
580-994-2751
k5gud at cneconnect.com


July 15-16
Oklahoma Section Convention
Central Oklahoma Radio Amateurs
http://www.HamHoliday.org
Contact: Chuck-KC5EZS
Phone: 405-390-2231


Section Traffic Report-February 2005
Compiled by Arlyn-KK5GY Section Traffic Manager
Public Service Honor Roll
WA5OUV, KK5GY, W5CU

Station Activity Reports
KI5LQ, WA5OUV, WB5NKC, WN5NKD, KK5GY, W5CU

Total Net Sessions- 198
Total Checkins- 2065
Total Traffic- 1076

Net Managers Reporting
KC5UNC, WB5NKD, KF5RD, N5VEA, KF5RD, KE5CJR,  KM5GZ, KC5OKG,
KD5FX, AC5JV, KC5NWC, W5JPI,  KL7MA, NF5M, WA5OUV,  KD5NAQ,
NM5W, W5GGW,  KB5BQB,  WB5OSM.


Tom Johnson-N5IKN SK
Yes, we lost a great friend in Amateur Radio.  Tom was a very
dedicated and reliable individual who gave so much.  He will
be missed by so many of us who loved his presence on Section
nets including net control demeanor.  I will close as would Tom....
May God bless you and your family until we meet again.

73, John-WB5SYT


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ARRL Oklahoma Section
Section Manager: J. John Thomason, WB5SYT
wb5syt at arrl.org
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