[TMRA] TMRA Weekly announcements 02/25/2018

Sun Feb 25 10:14:24 EST 2018

Hello everyone.

A quick reminder that the next two VE sessions will not be held at their regular time or day. The March session will be held at Ham-fest and the April session will be held follow the second session of the Technician Training class on April 21rst at 3:00 pm.

Ham-Fest is just a month away!!!!!!

Brad

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The following information is for the good of the club and its Members. 

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 CLUB EVENTS

ITS TIME TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT THE HAM-FEST!!!!!

Ham-Fest is the TMRAs primary income source for the year. It’s a working ham-fest for TMRA members.
That doesn’t mean you have to work, or even have to work all day, or both days. Typically we see a group of about 20 or so of the members doing ALL the work at Ham-Fest. WE NEED HELP. If you signs up to help for even an hour, that could mean an hour used to give another member a break. Not all jobs require a lot of hard labor. You could sit and mind a door for 30 minutes, go check out the vendor tables, and then help with the Prize table, or ticket sales for 30 minutes. You could watch the door and check tickets as our guests come into the fest. (that’s actually a fun job, because you get to meet and say hi to so many people). So PLEASE sign up to lend a hand no time is to little. Remember what Mike / WA8SYD always says, MANY HANDS LIGHTEN A HEAVY LOAD!!!!

Here is a list of the people you need to contact to volunteer.

Brian Harrington / WD8MXR =>  HAMFEST CHAIRMAN…. wd8mxr at arrl.net 
Lowell “Skeet” Kern / KD8KXD => Tickets…. kd8kxd at arrl.net 
Chrissy / KC8UFV  => Talk in…. kc8ufv at arrl.net  
Steve / KC8TVW => V.E.Testing…. kc8tvw at arrl.net 
Tom / KB8PAI => Set up and tear down….. (contact wd8mxr)
Mike / W8MAL => Doors…. w8mal at arrl.net  
Ron / N8RLH => Forums…. rlhornbeck at att.net

If you need any help getting in touch with any of the Chairpersons to volunteer, you can also contact me at tmrainformation at gmail.com 

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TMRA HAMFEST 2018

                                                   HAMFEST 

                                              SUNDAY MARCH 18TH2018

        OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – STUDENT HEALTH AND ACTIVITY CENTER
                                                30335 OREGON ROAD
                                                PERRYSBURG OHIO

                                                     8 AM TILL 2 PM

                         TICKETS ARE $8.00
                         CHILDREN AGE 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE

                 DEADLINE FOR TABLE APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 11TH

V.E. TESTING/LICENSING AT HAMFEST

REGISTRATION AT 08:45
TESTING STARTS AT 09:00
BRING A PHOTO ID 
UPGRADING? BE SURE TO BRING A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSE
TEST FEE IS $15.00
THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE FOR THE TESTING SESSION
PARKING IS FREE

Forums are scheduled and will be announced in future weeks.

There will be a Silent Auction to support the purchase of HF Equipment for the club.

VENDORS SCHEDULED TO ATTEND

R AND L ELECTRONICS   
NOTE:  If you are looking for a particular piece of Equipment, you may want to call them no later then Friday March 16th to be sure it makes their truck.
Chicago Surplus
Debco Electronics   
ESL Surplus
Tower Electronics
Hinsey Electronics
ESL Supply
AL-TECH Electronics
EAE Sales

Plus many private Vendors and clubs as well as representatives from the ARRL.

The TMRA Thanks our many vendors for their support.

For more information about HAM-FEST, or to see or download a HAM-FEST Flyer go to

TMRAHAMRADIO.ORG

Link to HAM FEST Flyer
 http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Hamfest/hamfest-flyer.pdf 

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STEVE / KC8TVW

Steve announces the next C.W. Practice session will be held on Saturday March 24th 2018 at 1 till 4 Pm at Trilby Church On Secor Road in Toledo.
For more info contact Steve / KC8TVW
 Kc8tvw at arrl.net

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 MIKE / WA8SYD – STEVE / KC8TVW

TECHNICIANS LICENSE CLASS NOW FORMING!!!

The TMRA is now forming a spring Technicians License class. The class will follow the standard TMRA format. The first class will be held on Saturday April 7th 2018. Two weeks later on Saturday April 21st  the second class will meet
Both Sessions will be from 0800am to 1700pm(8am to 5pm).
The class is FREE and ARRL study Guides will be for sale for those needing them. This will be the last class for the current Tech Manual as its scheduled to change in mid 2018.

The April V.E. session will follow the class on the 21st and begin at around 3:00pm. The V.E. session is open to all so if you want to test in April contact KC8TVW prior to that date. Steve’s contact in is listed below.

Need more information, have a question or want to get into this class?  Email Steve / KC8TVW
Kc8tvw at arrl.net

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SKYWARN

A date has been announced for the 2018 Sky warn Training Event. Due to a change at NWS the session will be held on a week night.
The date for the Event is
THURSDAY APRIL 5TH 2018
It starts at 1830 pm
The event will be held in the Auditorium at St.Lukes Hospital in Maumee Ohio
More updates about Sky warn will follow in future weeks.

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RON / N8RLH 

Has asked me to announce that he still has some Silent Key equipment for sale. 
For more info contact RON at
419-345-6382
Or rlhornbeck at att.net

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FOX HUNT

The next Fox Hunt is scheduled for Saturday March 24th at 10:30 am following the ARES meeting.
The rally point will be in the North East corner of the parking lot at St.Lukes Hospital in Maumee.
For more info, to volunteer, or to join the hunt contact Ron / N8RLH 
rlhornbeck at att.net

The Fox Hunt is always weather permitting

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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S.

The next ARES meeting will be March 24th 2018 at 0900 at St.Lukes Hospital. We meet in the private Basement Dining Room for the meeting. Want to have Breakfast before the meeting? Many ARES members meet at 0800 for Breakfast in the Cafeteria before the meeting. All are welcome.
Want or need more info about Lucas County ARES? Contact Lucas County ARES E.C, Skeet / KD8KXD.
Kd8kxd at arrl.net

Be sure to visit the ARES website.
lucasares.org 

In Ares related news

Be sure to check in with the ARES in brief net on Sunday Nights at 1930 on the 147.270 Repeater. All are welcome to check in.

Are you interested in learning more about Digital Modes? Well then be sure to check into the FLDIGI Net every Tuesday Night at 1930 on the 147.270 repeater. All are welcome and New Operators are encouraged to check in and get up to speed on FLDIGI and MMSSTV. Its informative and a lot of fun.
For more info contact Steve / W8TER.
  w8ter at arrl.net
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LCARES INC

LCARES Inc. held its meeting on Feb 24th at 0800 am (preceding the regular ARES meeting at 0900) .
New officers were elected.
Dave / KE8DVM was elected to the position of President
Tom / K8XXA was reelected to Vice President
Brad / WB8RG was elected to the position of Secretary
Brent / WD8PNZ was reelected to the position of Statutory Agent  
Brian / WD8MXR has agreed to remain the Treasurer

Tim / KD8IZU has retired as the Secretary after many years in the position. LCARES thanks Tim for his service.

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NEWCOMERS AND ELMERS NET

Are you new to Ham Radio, or so you just feel inexperienced, perhaps  you just have a question that you need answered?
Be sure to tune into the TMRA Newcomers and Elmers net each Sunday night at 8pm. This Net follows the ARES in brief Net on the 147.270 Repeater. 

In related news

Net Control Stations for the Newcomers and Elmers Net are needed. If you would like to take the Net and try your hand at Net Control, or if you have a topic to suggest for the Net, get ahold of Dave / KD8EVN 
 kd8evn at arrl.net

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TMRA FACEBOOK

Don't forget to stop by the TMRA FACEBOOK  page

Do a Facebook search for TMRA and check it out. Don't forget to give us a like so you can be sure to get notified of updates. 

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TMRA WEBSITE

www.tmrahamradio.org the clubs Webpage, has lots of great info about our club and the hobby.  
Included are the Calendar where you will see a full list of events.
The websites also has the clubs current and Archived News Letter(s).

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TMRA NEWSLETTER

The February Newsletter has been posted. 

http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Newsletters/2018/Feb2018.pdf 

Thanks to Glen / W8MUK for all the great work he does on the newsletter. If you have a suggestion, or would like to add content, to the TMRA Newsletter, please contact Glen. He is always happy to have the added help.

Glen / W8MUK
w8muk at arrl.net 

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FUND RAISING 

Don't forget to sign the TMRA up as your Organization of choice at  Kroger Community rewards and Amazon Smile.  This results in a donation to the club as a portion of your purchase. 

Smile.amazon.com

https://www.kroger.com/topic/columbus---community-rewards

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My Final

The TMRA Information Officer is here to help you stay in touch with club activities. I am also here to help you promote your activities.

If you have an activity, a question, or just some information that you want help distributing to the club, please feel free to email me. I'm happy to help. 

Brad / WB8RG
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 BRADLEY F. RUHBERG / WB8RG
TMRA INFORMATION OFFICER
 tmrainformation at gmail.com

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