Minnesota Section Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Emergency Coordinator Appointments (2/19/06)
I am pleased to announce another very qualified Emergency Coordinators to the organization:
- Daniel L. Shartle, N0JHU, Sherburne County
Special thanks to Dick Roberts, N0UC for his dedication in filling four EC positions in District 6 since August of 2005.
ARES at Upcoming Hamfests (2/19/06)
We will have an information table and exhibit materials at two upcoming ham gatherings. Make sure you stop by for an eyeball QSO. Don't forget to register for a door prize at each event!
- Cabin Fever Reliever
St. Cloud Armory, February 25, 2006, 0900-1400 - Midwinter Madness
Buffalo Civic Center, March 25, 2006, 0800-1330
2006 Strategic Plan Available for Review (Updated 2/19/06)
During the last month's Minnesota Section cabinet meeting hosted by Section Manager Skip Jackson, KS0J a strategic plan for growing ARES in Minnesota was presented and reviewed by fellow appointees. These 2006 goals can be reviewed in the Strategic Plan-2006. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please send them to the SEC whose address information is found in the Leadership Directory.
Region 4 and 5 Organizational Meeting - February 10, 2006 (2/1/06)
Amateurs who are interested in helping ARES programs in West Central and Southwest Minnesota are encouraged to attend an information and organization meeting to be held Friday, February 10, 2006 in Glencoe, MN. See the attached information page and RSVP to Don Burgess, KC0QNA. We hope to see you there!
Emergency Coordinator Appointments (2/1/06)
I am pleased to announce another two very qualified Emergency Coordinators to the organization:
- Vince Lynch, KC0NPG, Mower County
- David T. Runkle, KC0KEP, Anoka County
Assistance Section Emergency Coordinator Appointment (2/1/06)
I am also pleased to announce the following Assistant SEC appointments:
- Don Burgess, KC0QNA
Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator - Special Projects.
Don will be helping me plan and organize special projects during my first year as SEC. Some of the special projects we are working on are ARES membership and leadership recruiting activities, training materials and classes, etc. - Randy "Max" Wendel, KM0D
Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator - Planning
Max will is responsible for reviewing and updating the MN Section ARES plan. The plan was last updated in 2003. Max will spend 30 days gathering input from interested persons, gathering and comparing section plans from other states, convening a panel of ECs from around Minnesota then rewriting the plan from top to bottom. Watch for publication of the old plan on this web site. Please contact Max if you wish to participate in this process.
Emergency Coordinator Appointments (10/20/05)
I am pleased to announce another very qualified Emergency Coordinators to the organization:
- Thomas J. Karnauskas, N0UW, Steele County
Emergency Coordinator Appointments (8/15/06)
I am pleased to announce another two very qualified Emergency Coordinators to the organization:
- Steve Howard, AB0XE, Dakota County
- Douglas H. Reed, N0NAS, Ramsey County