[South Florida DX Association] SFL Section News Extra

[Bill Marx]

 Hi Everyone,
> My apologies for another e-mail in your box less than 10 days since the
> last one.  There are news items that I could not fit in the limited
> space of the monthly summary.
>
> First, please note: Nov 26 the Okeechobee ARC Hamfest at a new venue:
> Okeechobee Community Center, 1750 Highway 98 North in Okeechobee
> http://www.flweather.com/oarc/hamfest
>
> Also, on 12/3 -- 4 is the ARRL Florida State Convention at the Tampa
> Bay Hamfest.  Some great forums are planned, including a YL forum.
> Visit the web site at: www.tampabayhamfest.org and please spread the
> word.
>
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> What's in a name?  A lot, actually and that is why we are making some
> changes.  For several years we have had numbered ARES® districts and we
> have District Emergency Coordinators (DEC) and/or Assistant Section
> Managers (ASM) in the districts to help answer your questions.  A
> number for a name has had little meaning.
> Jeff, WA4AW, provided the idea and the names.  Thanks, Jeff.
> We hope the new district names will be descriptive and easy to
> remember.
>
> Space Coast District -- Brevard and Osceola Counties -- Ray Kassis,
> N4LEM is the DEC and ASM
> Treasure Coast District -- Indian River, St Lucie, Martin and
> Okeechobee Counties -- Bruce Reid, K9SHT is the ASM and DEC
> Gold Coast District -- Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties --
> Hugh Connolly, AG4HC is DEC and Jeff Beals, WA4AW and Evelyn Gauzens,
> W4WYR are ASMs
> Lake O District -- Glades and Hendry Counties -- Jim Sparks, AA4BN is
> the DEC
> Gulf Coast District -- Lee, Collier and Monroe Counties -- Phyllisan
> West, KA4FZI is the ASM
>
> New Appointments:
> Please welcome Fred C. Edwards, KF4MJJ as the EC for Collier County and
> Bob Jones, N6USP as an OES in Brevard County.
> Those that expressed an interest in other positions will be notified by
> November 30 if I am recommending the appointments.  If you are
> interested in any appointments, most applications are on-line at
> www.arrl.org/F&ES/field/org.  On-line applications are preferred.
>
> SKYWARN Recognition Day
> The 7th annual SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) special event will take
> place Saturday, December 3, 2005. SKYWARN Recognition Day is an event
> co-sponsored by the National Weather Service and the American Radio
> Relay League.  SKYWARN Recognition Day is the National Weather
> Service's way of saying "thank you" to Amateur Radio operators for
> their commitment to helping keep their communities safe. During the
> 24-hour special event, amateur radio operators visit their local
> National Weather Service (NWS) office and work as a team to contact
> other hams across the world.  To learn more, check out the web site:
> http://hamradio.noaa.gov.
>
> Skywarn is important during spring and summer severe weather and during
> land-falling hurricanes.  Spotters also report wind speed and direction
> for wildfires, chemical spills, and accidents at the Space Center and
> power plants.
>
> Also important during hurricanes is the hard-working dedicated staff at
> WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center.  The observations they record
> from ham operators, citizens with weather stations, and the Hurricane
> Watch Net on 14.325Mhz is important to the NWS.  This year a special
> bulletin was issued during Rita because of the observation of an
> amateur radio operator in the Keys.  WX4NHC has been providing an
> important service to the NWS and to citizens in any hurricane affected
> area for 25 years.  Job well done guys and gals!
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> Amateur Radio Operators needed -- Time is drawing close for the 2005
> Winterfest Boat Parade Boat Parade. I am short volunteers for
> communications on bridge positions. Remember, you get front row seats
> to the Winterfest Boat Parade. This event is shown in many different
> countries with over 70 BILLION VIEWERS.
> On Saturday, December 17th, is the annual Fort Lauderdale Winterfest
> Boat Parade. I need operators for 5 bridges through out the parade in
> which I need three operators on each.
> Please, call me and sign up for this. On December 7th, we will have a
> control boat meeting (PIZZA PARTY) and after the parade we will have a
> volunteer party.
> All you need is a handheld on the freq. of 146.910 - PL-110.9. &
> 146.790, a charged spare battery, a headset and the desire to have fun.
> You will have a front row seat to the parade since all the parade boats
> (100 of them) will pass right in front of your position.
> Note: A headset in a mandatory requirement.
> For bridge positions, you can bring the wife, husband or friend.
> AGAIN, PLEASE CALL ME @ 954-249-5343 or send me an email at
> n4hhp at comcast.net
> I will need the following information: Name, Call, Address, Home Phone,
> Cell Phone, Email Address, Guest Name (Note: only one guest allowed)
> Any Ham from anywhere is welcome to participate in this parade.
> -- de Robin Terrill N4HHP / Communications Chairman,
> Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade
>
> I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends.  May this
> holiday season be one of peace, happiness, tolerance, and love for you
> and yours.
>
> That's all for now.
> 73,
> Sherri, W4STB
>
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> ARRL Southern Florida Section
> Section Manager: Sharon T. Brower, W4STB
> w4stb at arrl.org