[MarinTeams] A Special Request from HWA

[Bill Smith]

*Hamilton Wireless Association*

P.O. Box 150635

San Rafael, California 94915-0635

September 6, 2012


*Current and former Hamilton Wireless Association members, and CERT 
Radio members:*

*Your support is needed to maintain the Hamilton Wireless Association.*

Hamilton Wireless Association**(HWA) has filed articles of incorporation 
with the State of California to become a corporation under IRS Code 
section 501(c)3. To complete the process, an interim board of directors 
has been formed. The interim board recently held its first meeting and 
is planning a general membership meeting to be held in about 60 days.

The main purpose of HWA is to promote and strengthen emergency radio 
communication. HWA provides classes, FCC examinations, and regular radio 
exercises. HWA has repeaters in Novato, Mill Valley, and West Marin. HWA 
partners with community organizations including MMRC, and MARS. The 
clubhouse at Hamilton Field provides a valuable place for meetings and 
radio operations. There are many costs involved in maintaining the HWA 
and expanding our operations. We pay for utilities, internet access, 
insurance and many other ongoing expenses.

HWA's primary organizer of all these activities has been Bill Smith, 
AB6MT. The board intends to strengthen HWA, so that this alternative 
communication resource stays viable. Section 501(c)(3) contributions of 
money, equipment, or dues may be tax deductible. Although each 
individual should make their own determination when filing tax returns. 
Furthermore being a non-profit public service entity is extremely 
important in seeking governmental of other funding resources.

Please help your HWA by paying your annual dues of $25. For non HWA 
members, we appreciate your contribution in the same amount or any 
amount you can afford. We are most grateful if those who can contribute 
more because you believe in what we are doing.

If you would like to join, renew, or donate on-line, please find the 
donation link at http://www.k6bw.org.  Otherwise, please send your check to:

Hamilton Wireless Association

P.O. Box 150635 San Rafael, California

94915-0635


Sincerely,

Interim Board Members:

Jay Hubert -- K0OLK     Richard Rider - KIQOT

Tony Page -- KA6MIB    George Shea - KI6QOV