[IAham] Ham items at REACT Convention in Des Moines

Fri, 10 May 2002 11:18:21 -0500

Hi!

    This is only somewhat off topic because there are several things
Iowa hams would be welcome to attend and they are marked by an asteris,
a.k.a., * below.

73!

Doc.
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RADIO EMERGENCY ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION TEAMS

Des Moines now has a new REACT Team:
Polk County REACT No. 6�55 *
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The REACT International Convention will be held here in Des Moines in
July from Monday the 15th through the morning of Friday the 19th
At The Airport Holiday Inn on Fleur Drive.
*** A schedule of events is printed on the other side of this sheet for
your information. ***
Please check it out!
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REACT has statements of understanding with various related organizations
including:

 -  The AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE, INC. Adopted 05/16/2001.

 -  The AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. Dated 11/17/93.

 -  The NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. Dated  07/22/93

-  The SALVATION ARMY relating to DISASTER SERVICES. Signed: November,
1993

-  NVOAD:  National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster
Cooperation, Communication,
   Coordination, Collaboration in Disaster Response.

Unlike the �old days� many of the members of REACT are now also hams. In
addition to CB and ham allocations, REACT also uses GMRS (General Mobile
Radio Service � licensed), MURS (Multipurpose Radio Service � not
licensed), and both VHF and UHF business bands are available for use.
There is a national license for the use of frequencies in both the VHF
and UHF business bands.

- * If you are interested in finding out more about REACT in central
Iowa, here is a contact:

Tom �Doc� Gruis, K�HTF (Extra � A.R.R.L. Life Member � D.M.R.A.A.
Member),
KAF4381 GMRS, REACT Life Member
1243-48th Street; Des Moines, IA 50311-2405
(515) 277-2512  FAX: (515) 277-7586  E-mail: [email protected]   -
www.gruis.org

- The Iowa State REACT Council contact:
Joe Hoepfner; Iowa State REACT Council ; 1612 Scoggins ; Cedar Falls,
IA  50613
PH:  319-266-0270   EM:  [email protected]   W3:
http://pages.cfu.net/~k0cfi/index.html
- Convention Host:
Kay Neil  E-mail: [email protected]

 THE BIG headquarters:

REACT International, Inc.; 5210 Auth Rd #403; Suitland, Maryland 20746
[301] 316-2900 - Voice  [301] 316-2903 - Fax E-mail us:
[email protected]
(09 May, 2002)

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2002 REACT Convention Agenda
Airport Holiday Inn on Fleur Drive
* Amateur Operators Welcome to Attend  * Sessions! *

Monday, July 15, 2002                    Polk County REACT Team No. 6�55

Noon � Midnight  Hospitality
Open                                               Tom �Doc� Gruis,
K�HTF, KAF4381
  9:00 a.m. � 5:00 p.m. Exhibits
Open                                                      D.M.R.A.A.
Member
  9:00a.m.  � 5:00p.m. Registration &
Credentials
A.R.R.L. Life Member
  1:00p.m. � 5:00p.m.   International Committee Meetings (As
needed)                               REACT Life Member
  7:00p.m. -      Welcome Party   -  Cash Bar Available
E-mail: [email protected]
                     (515) 277-2512 & FAX: (515) 277-7586
Tuesday, July 16
  7:00 � Midnight  Hospitality Open
  8:00a.m. � 10:00p.m. Operations Open
  8:00 � Noon  Registration & Credentials
  8:30 � 9:00  First Timers Meeting
  9:00 � 5:00  Exhibits Open
  9:15 � 10:30  CERT Training
10:00 � 10:50  Board meets with Committee Chairs
10:30 � 11:30  Fund Raising
10:30 � 11:30  Skywarn Training Classes *
11:00 � 11:50  Board meets with Council Presidents
11:30 � 1:00  Life Member Luncheon
Noon � 1:00  Lunch on your own
  1:00- 1:45  Caucus for States without Councils
  1:00 � 1:45  Skywarn Training *
  2:00 � 4:00  Opening Session
  4:00 � 5:00  Committee Meetings
  5:00 -    NWS Tour, NWS Facility at Johnston IA *
   Dinner on your own

Wednesday, July 17
  7:00 � Midnight  Hospitality Open
  7:00 � 8:15  Amateur Radio Breakfast * �
  8:30 � 10:00  General Session
10:30 � 11:15  FBI Training Session *
11:45 � 1:15  Awards Luncheon
  1:30 � 3:00  Media Training Course
  2:00 � 4:45  Amateur Radio Testing * �
  5:00-6:00  Photos � Group, Amateur, Life
   Dinner on your own
  7:00 � 9:00  Fox Hunt *

Thursday, July 18
  7:00 � Midnight  Hospitality Open
  8:30 � Noon  STARC Armory Tour with Terrorism Class *
Noon � 1:30  Lunch on your own
  1:15 � 1:30  2003 Convention Presentation
  1:30 � 4:00  Open Board Meeting
  6:00 � 6:30  Cash Bar
  7:00 -    Banquet  �An Evening of Entertainment�
  7:00   Junior Banquet

Friday, July 19
  9:00 � 9:50  Convention Critique
10:00 � 11:00  2003 Host Committee Meeting

* During the convention Amateur Radio Station K�I will be on the air as
a special event station for the 40th Anniversary of REACT International.
*   (Received from "Joe Hoepfner" [email protected]  22 April, 2002)

(09 May, 2002)