[NvHam] Nevada ARES SEC Monthly Report (FSD-96)

[Dick Flanagan K7VC]

Nevada ARES SEC Monthly Report (FSD-96)

1. Section: Nevada (NV)

2. Month: March

3. Year: 2006

4. Total ARES members: 386

5. Changes since last month: +1

6. Number of active nets: 13

7. Total Sessions: 53

8A. Number of ECs/DECs reporting this month: 3 DEC's/9 EC's

9A. Number of nets, drills, tests & training sessions: 55

9B. Number of volunteer hours: 306

10A. Number of public service events this month: 0

10B. Number of volunteer hours: 0

11A. Number of emergency operations this month: 0

11B. Number of volunteer hours: 0

12A. Total number of ARES/RACES events this month: 49

12B. Total volunteer hours: 575

Northwest District I DEC: Reported

Carson City: Reported

Churchill County: No EC

Douglas County: Reported

Humboldt County: Not Reported

Lyon County: Reported

Mineral County: Not Reported

Pershing County: Not Reported

Storey County: No EC

Washoe County: Reported

Northeast District II DEC: Reported

Elko County: Not Reported

Eureka County: No EC

Lander County: No EC

White Pine County: No EC

Southern District III DEC: Reported

Clark County: Reported

Esmeralda County: No EC

Lincoln County: Reported

North Nye County: Reported

South Nye County: Reported

Comments: SEC's GENERAL REPORT (March 2006):  Things have been busy as we 
prepare anxiously for EMCOMMWEST 2006, which will hit Reno on May 6 and 
7.  This year it will be at the Atlantis Hotel and Resort.  The Reno Spring 
Swap will be held in conjunction with the convention, which will welcome 
Dave Patton NN1N from ARRL HQ in Newington, CT.  As usual our Pacific 
Division Director and Vice Directors will join us, and hams from several 
states will once again converge on Northern Nevada.  One major highlight 
will be our banquet speaker this year, as we are honored to have Bill 
Pasternak WA6ITF from Amateur Radio Newsline join us.  Bill is a wealth of 
information and has some wonderful ideas and stories to share.  We have 
been stacking up prizes galore, including 2 radios provided to us by Icom 
America, Diamond Antenna, Alinco and many others.  Our grand prize will be 
the Yaesu FT 817.  Every paid attendee will receive one raffle ticket, and 
additional tickets may be purchased to benefit EMCOMMWEST.  On Saturday 
afternoon 5/6 at the convention, we will hold our Nevada Section cabinet 
meeting.  This is for everyone who is a DEC and all cabinet level 
appointees, as chaired by our SM Dick Flanagan K7VC.  As far as I know, we 
will have all 3 of our DECs in attendance, and will give us a chance to sit 
down together and share ideas.  I would like to give a huge vote of thanks 
to Dee Arnold KA7LOZ, Tony Marcin N7ACM and the entire event crew for 
undertaking such a huge task in a very short time span.  We are looking 
forward to a wonderful time as we learn more about ways to enhance our 
Emergency Communications efforts.  Many thanks also to Glenn Thomas WB6W 
for keeping our section website up to date and full of great information 
for us to see and be aware of.  Glenn has lots on his plate, since he is 
also the Affiliated Club Coordniator for the section and Emergency 
Coordinator for Douglas County.  As Glenn travels around the state visiting 
various clubs, he is giving his motorhome a real workout.  Northeast DEC 
Joe, N7JEH made his way to Reno recently, and was able to have dinner twice 
and meet with SM, SEC and Northwest DEC.  Glad you could make it, Joe 
(great food, too; we should do this more often)

SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORT:  No new information regarding mutual aid with 
neighboring states and counties.  A few hams offered assistance with 
monitoring HF frequencies for Red Cross traffic from Arizona.  Also more on 
the IRLP efforts for Tonopah soon.  On March 15 planned Hazmat exercise for 
South Nye County.  This was first time they used their new trailer and 
command post.  Hams were praised for efforts in locating a truck with a 
mock up hazardous material in a timely manner when very little information 
was given.  Good job.  Gary KK7LV and Charlie AA5QJ met with Boulder City 
Fire chiefs on March 7.  They assured him of commitment to support Boulder 
City.  Dave Floyd W9MPD has been appointed AEC to Boulder City, to replace 
Julian W7JFR.  Welcome Dave.  Salvation Army Disaster Response Training 
held in Bishop, CA on March 3 and 4.  Welcome to a new ARES member: Pat 
KE7GDS in Tonopah.  General ARES/RACES meeting held in Las Vegas on March 
18.  The meeting included a presentationon Salvation Army and SATERN by Cal 
KE6OEH, AEC to the agency.  We would like to send our warm wishes to Vern 
K0EGA, AEC of Ops/Training who underwent bypass surgery on March 30.  He is 
home and doing well.

NORTHEAST DISTRICT REPORT: No reported activities this month, although 
Glenn Thomas WB6W and SEC Don KQ6FM are planning a visit to the Elko 
Amateur Radio Club over the first weekend in April.  We look forward to the 
visit and will report for the month of April.

NORTHWEST DISTRICT REPORT: Gearing up for EMCOMMWEST has consumed a lot of 
time in the Northwest District.  Most of the Washoe County crew heavily 
involved in all aspects of the convention.  More next month.  DEC Doug 
KA7FOO reports that he has just finished his Level 1 Hybrid class and 
reports 4 new grads.  They are: Annie Cornell K7ANI, Sean McManmon KE7FYF, 
Mark Waters KE7FPR and Jan Sluchak N6VY.  The area is also gearing up for 
lots of events this summer, including bike rides, races, motorcycle races, 
off-road events, marathons and helping served agencies.  More later.  These 
events are designed to help us sharpen and hone our communication 
skills.  Douglas County DCART training continues at their monthly 
meetings.  EC Glenn WB6W reports that they now have a packet BBS up and 
running on 145.05 with the JNOS system.  Access is available via the RNO 
node.  It is currently a stand alone system, but that is expected to 
expand.  Washoe County efforts for a Winlink System continue under the 
direction of Andy KD7ZEV, Bob WA6MTY and others.  A plan to incorporate 
this district-wide is in the planning stages and moving along very 
well.  More to come soon.  Lots of training also reported in Lyon 
County.  They now are using a new portable station and are learning how to 
operate it and incorporate into regular use.  Training with boat crews and 
use of Quads as they continue to work with SAR.  Traveled over 100 miles on 
quads to get used to them.  Team members have been invited to train with 
Washoe County SAR as well.  Comm van is now operational.  Lots of work just 
completed including the antenna system.  Early April will see a contact 
with the International Space Station from McQueen High School in 
Reno.  Look forward to a report on it next month.  Thats it for this 
month.  Thank you again to everyone for your dedication, hard work and 
efforts.  You are a marvelous crew, and our heartfelt thanks to one and 
all.  Hope to see you all at EMCOMMWEST 2006.

73

14. Signature: Don Carlson, KQ6FM - SEC

15. E-mail: kq6fm at charter.net
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Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
E-mail: k7vc at arrl.org