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News last updated: Mon, January 18, 2010 at 11:27 AM ET
Michigan now has its own Section Web pages at http://www.arrl-mi.org/ Check these pages regularly for the latest happenings and news.
http://www.mi-arpsc.org/
Greetings Michigan Amateurs:
NEW AWARD. A few weeks ago, I had announced a new award program for the Michigan ARRL Section. That is the Honor Roll for Emergency Coordinators/Radio Officers and their counties who had achieved a full calendar year of 100% monthly reporting. We owe a great deal to these individuals and their groups' efforts. They all have worked diligently to insure that their local programs are in place and effective. It is not an easy task to effectively manage a volunteer program. It requires true leadership to keep everyone motivated, interested and willing to donate many hours of time, while receiving only the reward of: "Thanks, your have done a great job". Importantly, these new awards apply to the local teams as well. It takes the support of every organization member to make the team fully effective.
We now acknowledge that effort and thank the EC/RO and members from the following counties for making the annual goal and becoming Charter Members of the Michigan ARPSC Honor Roll:
Alcona Stan Darmofal W8SZ, Baraga Randall Bell K8HRO, Benzie Tom Schoonover K8BTE, Berrien Tom Dumminger KC8MGD, Branch Larry Camp WB8R, Calhoun Dave Smith KC8COT, Chippewa Marv DeWitt KC8MLD, Clinton Dave Oulette WB8MWG, Gratiot Bill Rogers KC8OUF, Hillsdale Dan Sprow KC8RYF, Ingham Tom Shaver KC8NJK, Jackson Tim Bair WD8PMD, Keweenaw Gary Hansen K8YSZ, Lenawee Joe Pullen K8YZA, Livingston Bruce Pollock N8WWX, Luce Dave Drake KC8QZG, Marquette Rich Schwenke N8GBA, Mason Gary Berk KC8MWF, Mecosta Steve Cowan KD8DHZ, Menominee Paul Sorensen NS8V, Midland John Wolters W8QN, Monroe Jerry Stone WB7RUM, Oakland Larry Hornsby KB8POD, Oceana Dave Robertson N8UKH, Ontonagon Al Trainer KC8OCK, Ottawa Stave VanderHill N8UJD, Saginaw Ron Huss KC8YVF, Tuscola Roger Edwards WB8WJV, Washtenaw Doug Cox N8ZLR,
BLOSSOMLAND HAM OF THE YEAR: It is my pleasure to inform you that Bill Wheeler, W8JBA, of Stevensville, Michigan, has been selected as the Blossomland Amateur Radio Association (BARA) Ham of the Year for 2009. This award is given in recognition of a BARA member who has distinguished himself/herself as an Amateur Radio Operator who upholds the ideals of Amateur Radio and the Blossomland Amateur Radio Association through club service, friendship, promotion of the radio communications art, self-training, or public service to the community. Bill, W8JBA, a long time member of BARA, has held many offices in the association, and is currently the Trustee. He has also taught many licensing classes, is a Volunteer Examiner, and participates in nearly all of BARA's activities. Bill has been a very faithful, steadfast and positive influence in the life of the club.
AWARD IN MUSKEGON The Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, has awarded, James Wolffis, KD8DLQ, the "Al Ronning Outstanding Service Award". The award is given each December to a member of the group that has gone above and beyond in service to this organization. Recognition is given in memory of Al Ronning, K8AER, who was a member of the group that died in an automobile crash in 2006. "Ronning was an inspiration to other members of the group in his tireless effort towards public service" according to James Duram, Emergency Coordinator for amateur radio in Muskegon County.
CLUB ELECTIONS: Congratulations to these newly elected club officers: Holland ARC President: Megan Heyl WO0MEG, Vice President: Jim Lamberts, KC8KE; Treasurer: Phil Van Huis K8PVH; Secretary: Jim Heyl N8QMD; Building & Facilities: Kim Lobert N8KAL, Club Station, Dave Lamer WA8RSA; Education: Ed Heyboer KF8EV; Emergency: Steve Vanderhill N8UJD. Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance, in Grand Rapids: President Richard Ranta K8JX; Vice President Wayne Dowling K8WMD; Secretary Mike Eilers K8OOK;Treasurer Jerome Wittkoski W8MSK.
PRB-1 UPDATE Progress continues in obtaining co-sponsors for HB5556 in the Michigan House, and late breaking news indicates we have a senator who is going to introduce a similar bill in the Michigan Senate. Please check the PRB1 web page http://www.prb1michigan.org for updates and please write to your State Representative to encourage support for HB5556. Your letters are vital to the success of the legislation.
HAMFEST Listings in Michigan for the next 6 months -- The ARRL Michigan Section plans to represent the League at these upcoming functions and we hope to see you there: Feb 6 Negaunee, Feb 13 Traverse City, Feb 21 Livonia, Mar 20 Marshall, Apr 3 Lowell (ARGYL), Apr 17 Milford, May 1 Cadillac, June 6 Chelsea, June 19 Midland, Jun 20 Monroe.
REPORTS: Here are ARPSC stats for December: Total number of ARES members: 2039, Number of EC/ROs reporting: 40, Drills, nets, tests and training sessions: 255, Public Service Events: 11, Emergency Operations: 1, Total number of ARES operations: 267. Total Operator Hours: 2906, contributed dollar value: $52,626.
NETS: Michigan nets reporting for September (in order of traffic count): QMN, MiVHF, MiTN, SEMTN, UPN, TMMTN, WSSBN, NLEUP, GLETN, MiARPSC, Hiawatha, Chelsea, Kent County Red Cross. The Michigan NTS reported 2950 Operator hours worth $53,752 in December.
Station Activity Reports (SARs) for December, 2009: WB8WKQ 701, WB9JSR 606, AC8AR 368, K8RDN 309, KB8GT 271, K8LJG 264, KD8AAD 217, K8DD 83, K8AMR 50, W8QZ 38, KC8MLD 32, NX8A 26, WB8RCR 25, KD8HPF 18, KD8LZB 14, KC8BMV 11, WA8OOH 5, KC8ZGB 3, KD8IHO 1, VE3DWI 1.
Public Service Honor Roll Reports (PSHRs) for December, 2009: AC8AR 560, WB8RCR 190, K8MFK 175, WB9JSR 145, K8RDN 145, WD8USA 135, KB8GT 130, KD8CYK 100, NX8A 100, K8AMR 96, WB8WKQ 80, KD8AAD 66, W8QZ 59, KD8HPF 26.
73 until next month, Dale WA8EFK
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