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

Sat Mar 10 23:51:15 EST 2007

title: ARES SEC Monthly Report (FSD-96)

1. Section: Nevada (NV)

2. Month: February

3. Year: 2007

4. Total ARES members: 306

5. Changes since last month: +3

6. Number of active nets: 12

7. Total Sessions: 65

8A. Number of ECs/DECs reporting this month: 3 DEC's/6 EC's

9A. Number of nets, drills, tests & training sessions: 23

9B. Number of volunteer hours: 495.5

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

10B. Number of volunteer hours: 0

11A. Number of emergency operations this month: 2

11B. Number of volunteer hours: 45

12A. Total number of ARES/RACES events this month: 71

12B. Total volunteer hours: 540.5

Northwest District I DEC: Reported

Carson City: Reported

Churchill County: No EC

Douglas County: Reported

Humboldt County: Not Reported

Lyon County: Reported

Mineral County: No EC

Pershing County: Not Reported

Storey County: Not Reported

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: Not Reported

Lincoln County: Not Reported

North Nye County: Reported

South Nye County: Reported

Comments: SEC's GENERAL REPORT (February 2007) First off, welcome to
our new DEC; Glenn Thomas, WB6W. For those you who are not familiar
with Glenn, he has a glorious and decorated past, which includes gigs
as SM, SEC, DEC, EC and, gee Glenn, did I forget anything? Oh yes, he
is also currently our Section's ACC, and EMCOMMWEST Webmaster. Whew!
We could not be happier that he agreed to accept the position and I
know he will do a great job for all of us. His first report is listed
below. Glenn and I are currently working on several projects to revive
several areas of the District and there will be more on that in the
near future. Tip of the hat to the guys in Washoe County for starting
an ATV team. More on that as it takes shape.

Hard work continues on EMCOMMWEST, which is fast approaching May 4-6
at the Atlantis in Reno. There will be a lot of new material
introduced from some great speakers who will be coming to us from
Southern California, Arizona and of course, our keynote speaker, Allen
Pitts W1AGP from the League HQ in Newington, CT. If you have not
checked out the web site lately, you might want to every now and then.
www.emcommwest.org. Lots of recent updates (thanks to Glenn),
including the program schedule. You can register online NOW, and there
is also a link to the Atlantis for booking of rooms. If you wish to
take part in the Saturday morning swap meet, be sure and check the box
for that. Registration for the banquet Saturday night is on there too,
and it is already filling up. Seating is limited for this one, so be
sure and register early. Lots of neat vendors will be coming this
year, with tons of stuff for us to look at and maybe even spend money
on (I know I'm saving mine right now). As it looks, all 3 DECs will
attend and many of our ECs too, and much of our cabinet so Nevada will
be well represented. For information or questions, please write to:
info at emcommwest.org

SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORT: Southern NV ARES(r) DEC Report for February
2007: This past month was focused on working with the ARES leadership
on revising the Nevada ARES and RACES plans. A proposed plan to have a
3-tier level of membership based on training was proposed. The
proposal suggested an entry level ARES applicant, followed by an
intermediate level and a full ARES/RACES member. This was in response
to future training requirements anticipated for all volunteers. The
plans are still under review. I had visited with the Tonopah area
members and we discussed training. I've finally had a chance to
complete ICS-700 as well. It is highly recommended that all ARES/RACES
members consider completing the online courses for IS-100, 200, 700
and 800. Check the FEMA site at:
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/crslist.asp

South Nye County ARES(r) report by EC, Jerry KC6ILH - Other than our
monthly meeting/training nothing else of interest this month. Planning
for up coming fire season under way. Thinking that with lack of rain
it is going to be bad.

North Nye County ARES(r) report by EC, Dave KE7LC - Group conducted a
meeting this month and has decided to form the "Central Nevada Amateur
Radio Association." Other titles were unavailable to us. KE7LC and
KB7TRI have completed IS-100 and 700. Reports not difficult - only 2-3
hours to study manual and take the test. Glenn Hale, KB7REO, DEC

NORTHEAST DISTRICT REPORT: No emergency deployments this month.

The Elko Amateur Radio Club has been sponsoring training classes on
the use of the Motorola Service Monitor, recently donated by Dave,
W7GK. Dave and Gerry, KG7TD have also been presenting weekly basic
electronics classes aimed at preparing candidates for the General and
Amateur Extra examinations.

Plans are being made for the upcoming Nevada QSO Party and Field Day
Operations. Three Open Road Races will be run this year in Wendover,
Elko and Battle Mountain. Emergency communication support will be
supplied. The Elko IRLP Node has been repaired at is operating at this
time. The Section HF Net on Saturday continues with good
participation. An average of 16 operators have checked in weekly. Joe
Giraudo, N7JEH - DEC

NORTHWEST DISTRICT REPORT: Hi all. This is my first report at DEC.
Thanks to Doug Abramson KA7FOO for all his work as my predecessor.
Doug's will be a tough act to follow!

Douglas County - Douglas County ARES has rebuilt the Amateur Radio
facility located within the Douglas County Dispatch Center. This
rebuild is in line with the upgrade of the Dispatch Center to meet DHS
requirements. Douglas County has provided upgraded antenna systems and
negotiations are underway for the County to provide new HF transceiver
capabilities.

Washoe county - NEVADA STATEWIDE EVACUATION CONFERENCE: This was a
busy month so I will be brief. On January 11th, 2007 I attended the
Nevada Statewide Evacuation Conference in Las Vegas. From the lessons
learned after Hurricane Katrina, each state is required to develop a
mass evacuation plan and Aaron Kenneston, manager of our Regional EOC
took on the task of coordinating the evacuation plan. (Details on
http://washoeares.hopto.org soon)

IHCC: On February 8th, Frank KE7AJO and I attended the IHCC
Inter-Hospital Coordinating Council Meeting and gave a presentation on
Amateur Radio and ARES. We were very well received. Lots of good
questions from the Council members.

SNCAT: The WC-ARES ATV team went through three days of intense
training at Sierra Nevada Cable Access Television in the proper use of
their cameras, studio and control room as well as the editing
software. The first Public Service Announcement has been airing on
Cable Channel 16. Anyone interested in attending this class or for
more information about the PSAs that are being produced contact Andy
Munoz at KD7ZEV at arrl.net. The first attendees were myself WA6MTY, Andy
KD7ZEV, Frank KE7AJO, Ron K6RON, Kevin KE7BQX, Mark KE7FPR, Joe WA6RKN
and Adrian KD7ZEM.

LEPC: I was able to attend the Local Emergency Planning Committee
where we saw a presentation on what the Fire Department had to do to
make the Mizpah Hotel safe during the disaster.

AEC VA Medical Center: Thanks to Bill Nichols AA7WB for accepting the
position as AEC for the VA Medical Center.

AEC COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER: Thanks to Steve Kometz N7KP for accepting
the position as AEC Communications Engineer. Glenn Thomas, WB6W-DEC

14. Signature: Don Carlson, KQ6FM - SEC

15. E-mail: kq6fm at charter.net

73, Dick
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Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
k7vc at arrl.org