Lessons from Gil Mike Corey, KI1U ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager
A Few “Gil” Facts • Phil Gildersleeve, W1CJD (ex 1ANE) • QST 1927-1966 • 1500 cartoons • Newspaper reporter and editor • Captain of Portland VFD Fire Co. #2 • Designed town seal for Portland, CT
Our Image Everyone sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are - Machiavelli • Our image will make us or break us • This includes attitude • Public Service, Field Day, and HamFests are our public face
Operating Skills Can you describe the ICS structure in more detail than the 40 meter band plan? Getting on the air is your number one priority Contesting is training
Protecting our Spectrum Without our spectrum we are useless Threats may be obvious or subtle Protect it by using it Spectrum defense fund
Amateur Radio Diplomacy Your neighbors can be your best friend or your worst enemy Our diplomatic duties are incredibly far reaching The call sign is a tremendous diplomatic tool
Field Day A Gil themed Field Day Field Day is a display of all that is Amateur Radio – operator, radios, antennas, image, diplomacy, technology, public service, etc… Something new this year… HAVE FUN!
So here we are…. • Timeless lessons we cannot afford to forget • New technical challenges • Commitment to fixing the problems we’ve created • “Only” operators • Meeting new communications demands
The Served Community • FEMA’s “Whole Community” approach • The Amateur is an asset to their neighbors • Neighborhood Watch/CERT • Diplomacy and Image are key • You are a data collection point
The Served Community FEMA’s Whole Community Approach “This larger collective emergency management team includes, not only FEMA and its partners at the federal level, but also local, tribal, state and territorial partners; non-governmental organizations like faith-based and non-profit groups and private sector industry; to individuals, families and communities, who continue to be the nation’s most important assets as first responders during a disaster.”
The Served Community What can the Amateur provide to the community? • Communications • Charging station • Highly localized ground truth reports • Emergency power • Emergency preparedness guidance • Image communications
The Served Community Getting Started • Neighborhood Watch/CERT • Community centers • Social organizations • Talk with neighbors • Image and diplomacy • Have a plan on what you can provide, don’t over promise • Coordinate with local emergency management • Make use of social media • It doesn’t have to be anything formal, neighbor helping neighbor
Wrapping it up… • Actively address diplomacy and image • The Well Rounded Amateur • Training starts with getting on the air • New communications technologies • The Served Community • Now on to the next 100 years…
2014 ARRL Centennial Convention Hartford, Connecticut July 17-20, 2014
The ARRL Centennial National Convention was approved by The ARRL Board of Directors in July 2012. It will be held in Hartford Connecticut from July 17-20, 2014.
Thursday, July 17 • All-day seminars and training tracks • Major Donor Reception • International Reception
Friday and Saturday, July 18th and 19th • ARRL EXPO • Exhibits • Indoor Fleamarket • VE Exams • Hartford Bus Tours • HQ/W1AW tours • WouffHong Ceremony
Friday Night Banquet Culminate the Opening Day’s Activities by Attending Our Banquet
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Forums, Lectures & Presentations
Major Manufacturers and Retailers Showcasing and Selling Their Products, Goods and Services
Other event and activities during the Convention: • World Radiosport Team Championship 2014 • VIP speakers & keynote presentations • National Meetings for related groups • ARRL Fun Run/Walk • ARRL National Youth Event • Special Tours of Connecticut Attractions
Sunday, July 20 HQ/W1AW tours
