[W1SMH] SMHARC named "Special Service Club" by ARRL

[Jim Duarte]

Hi Folks,

It was announced on December 17, 2003 that the Sturdy Memorial Hospital 
ARC has been designated a "Special Service Club" by the ARRL. This 
notice was posted in the Eastern Mass Section News by Phil Temples - 
K9HI, ARRL Section Manager for Eastern Mass and Ray Cord - K2TGK was 
notified by letter.
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THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARC HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A SPECIAL
SERVICE CLUB. SMHARC joins the ranks of other "extraordinary clubs" which
actively pursue all aspects of Amateur Radio: new ham development and
training; public relations; emergency communications; school club support;
technical advancement; operating activities; annual reports, etc. "Through the
work of its members, [SMHARC] is recognized for its continued efforts on
behalf of Amateur Radio and services to its community," said ARRL staff member
Thomas M. Cote, KB1KOS in a December 17, 2003 letter to SMHARC
secretary/treasurer Ray Cord, K2TGX, EMA Section Manager, K9HI, and New
England Division Director, K1KI.
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Congratulations to all of our members who have given of their time and skills to help attain this notable achievement. It shows that hard work and planning actually pay off!

73,

Jim Duarte - N1IV
Public Relations Manager
Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC

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