SHREVEPORT ARA
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- SHREVEPORT ARA
- Call Sign:
- K5SAR
- Contact:
- David P. Serra W0KD
- Daytime Phone:
- (318) 617-7274
- Evening Phone:
- (318) 617-7274
- Email:
- k5sar.sara@gmail.com
Basic Information
- ARRL Special Service Club
- Call Sign:
- K5SAR
- Annual Report:
- Nov 13th 2020
- Meeting Time:
- 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
- Meeting Place:
- Century 21 Elite - 8575 Fern Ave #105, Shreveport, LA 71105
- Section:
- LA
- Affiliation Date:
- Mar 11th 1978
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, Hamfest, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Description:
-
SARA is the regular sponsor of the Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest (shreveporthamfest.com) scheduled for the second Saturday in August of each year at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hamfest is suspended.
SARA provides logistic and emergency commiunications for the Krewe of Gemini Parade each Mardi Gras season; also for the Heart Of Hope LifeCycle Rally held each June and the.Miracle Tour bicycle rally benefiting Children's Miracle Network each October. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these events are all suspended.
SARA operates a Clubhouse at the Greenwood Flea Market grounds in Greenwood, LA. Members enjoy gathering the first Saturday morning of each month at 8:30AM for a "Ham & Coffee" breakfast. Guests are most welcome.
- Links:
- http://www.k5sar.com
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 113
- Voting Members:
- 113
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 113
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 74
SHREVEPORT ARA Officers
-
Contact, Treasurer, Secretary, Editor
David P. Serra W0KD -

President
Neal A. Jaber KG5LWP -

Vice President
Marcel I. Livesay N5VU

