[ARRL-OK] Leaders needed: ARES-Ok is seeking nominations or volunteers

[Mark Conklin]

QST ALL amateur radio operators in Oklahoma 
 
ARES-Ok is seeking nominations or volunteers for several District Emergency Coordinators (DEC) positions. The DEC is an important part of the ARES-OK leadership team.
There are 23 Districts in Oklahoma. Currently there are only 7 DECs serving, we need 16 more DECs immediately.
To see where help is needed you can log into www.ARESOK.org and under the Main Menu and Role Based Activities choose “Section Coverage Report” to see which districts are vacant.
The DEC is the link between neighboring county EC’s and the Regional or Zone area and is a BIG help to recruiting leaders and volunteers throughout the District for ARES-OK.
Do you know a fellow amateur operator who would be a good choice for a leader with ARES-OK OR would you like to be a candidate for these appointments?

Please send your nominations to me at e-mail:  n7xyo at arrl.net
I appreciate your help with the selection for these vital leadership positions.

Thank you,


Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO
 
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The ARRL District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) is appointed by the Section Emergency Coordinator (ZEC) to supervise the efforts of local Emergency Coordinators in the defined district. The DEC's duties involve the following: 
1.     Coordinate the training, organization and emergency participation of Emergency Coordinators in your district of jurisdiction. 
2.     Make local decisions in the absence of the ZEC or through coordination with the ZEC, concerning the allotment of available amateurs and equipment during an emergency. 
3.     Coordinate the interrelationship between local emergency plans and between communications networks within your area of jurisdiction. 
4.     Act as backup for local areas without an Emergency Coordinator and assist in maintaining contact with governmental and other agencies within your area of jurisdiction. 
5.     Provide direction in the routing and handling of emergency communications of either a formal or tactical nature, with specific emphasis being placed on Welfare traffic. 
6.     Recommend EC appointments to the ZEC. 
7.     Coordinate the reporting and documenting of ARES activities in your district of jurisdiction. 
8.     Act as a model emergency communicator as evidenced by dedication to purpose, reliability and understanding of emergency communications. 
9.     Be fully conversant in National Traffic System routing and procedures as well as have a thorough understanding of the locale and role of all vital governmental and volunteer agencies that could be involved in an emergency. 
10.   District Emergency Coordinators are encouraged to earn certification from the ARRL "Intro to EmComm, EC-001" Course (See ARRL for details) 
11.   All ARES Oklahoma officers are also expected to complete ICS-700.A, ICS-100.B, ICS-200.B, and ICS-800.B FEMA training. All existing ARES members must complete this training before 12/1/2007. All new applicants have one year from the time of application to become part of ARES Oklahoma to complete this training. 
Recruitment of new hams and League members is an integral part of the job of every League appointee. Appointees should take advantage of every opportunity to recruit a new ham or member to foster growth of Field Organization programs, and our abilities to serve the public. 
Requirements: Full ARRL membership; FCC Technician class amateur radio license or higher.