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SHREVEPORT ARA

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

  • David P. Serra W0KD

    Contact, Treasurer, Secretary, Editor

    David P. Serra W0KD

  • Neal A. Jaber KG5LWP

    President

    Neal A. Jaber KG5LWP

  • Marcel I. Livesay N5VU

    Vice President

    Marcel I. Livesay N5VU