[SFDXA] Monthly Section Happenings Update

[Bill]

October has been a busy month.

The weather is changing and there are more snowbirds arriving. Welcome,
hope to see you at the various
Ham events in the section.

November is also the beginning of community holiday celebrations.
(thanksgiving parades, Holiday Boat
Parades, Road Races, etc.) Please consider volunteering if asked to
help.
If your group provides communication for any of these events, please
keep a record
of who is participating, and the time volunteered. and let your county
EC know so the hours volunteered can be accounted for and recognized.

Please remember, Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 4, 2018,
at 2:00 A.M.
At this time, we “fall back” in the fall by setting clocks back one
hour (i.e., gaining one hour).

I want to welcome Jeff Kennedy, NK4AA, to the team as ARES® PIO in Lee
County. Every Club should have a trained PIO.

I have been informed that Fr. Samuel Thomas, W3ALE, of St.Martins Church
in Clewiston has become a silent Key
Fr. Sam served as EC and PIO for Hendry County for many years. A
memorial service for Fr. Sam will be held  at St. Martins Church on WC
Owen Ave. in Clewiston on October 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM.

The leadership team visited the Cy Harris Memorial Flea Market in
Broward County, as well as the Melborne Hamfest. I got a chance to meet
many hams and discussed some interesting topics. The ARRL forum was well
  attended, and Southeastern Division Director Greg Sarratt, W4OZK
listened to members suggestions and concerns.
There was also a section ARES® meeting to discuss the on going response
to Hurricane Michael.

The ARES® team was on full alert and ready to respond if asked to help
the Northern Florida Section. Lots
of interesting events that resulted will be discussed when it is time
for a Michael Hotwash After Action
meeting.

Other events that happened in October. There was a very successful ARISS
contact in Lee County that motivated many of the participants to
consider a career in Space or in a STEM field.

the ARISS team partnered with NASA on the Air (NOTA) for SSTV Special
Event celebrating NASAs 60th anniversary.

the annual Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) was a huge success on the weekend
of oct 19 & 20.
the Fall ARRL School Roundup was held Oct 15-19. Hope you had a chance
to work a few of those stations.

I visited with the following clubs: Wellington, Palms West, West Palm,
and Martin County. I plan to
visit more in November. Lots of interesting activities are being planned
by these groups. I look forward
to hearing what your club is planning. Please add my email to your club
Newsletter/emails lists.
This helps me get a sense of what's happening in the Section. Being
added is greatly appreciated.

Please mentor a new ham, get active in your local club or ARES® group
and think positive
while having fun in this amazing hobby/service.

I look forward to meeting you during the upcoming season. Yes, we have a
LOT to be thankful for.

Barry

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ARRL Southern Florida Section
Section Manager: Mr Barry M Porter, KB1PA
kb1pa at arrl.org