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The Washington County ARES conducted a September Mash-Up event focused on emergency communications training, promoting partnerships among ARES, CERT, and Red Cross. Held at Dairy Creek Park, participants utilized ARES radios and antennas for a cold start exercise, sharing vital frequencies and programming. With 35 attendees, the event enhanced readiness for future emergencies while fostering community engagement. Furthermore, volunteers are sought for the Harvest Century fundraiser, supporting Community Vision, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in local events.
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Washington County ARES September 2014
Upgrades & Certificates Unit Certification
Unit Certification - Basic • I. Basic Certification • Functional in 6 hours • 4 members = 72 hours – 12 on 12 off • ICS courses IS-100,IS-200, and IS-700. Additionally, the EC has completed all of the foregoing classes. • The ARES/RACES unit participates in at least one of two annual Section Simulated Emergency Tests (SET)
Oregon ARES Leadership Conference • Oregon ARES Leadership Conference • August 22-23-24 • Sisters, Oregon
New computers • New Templates for Winlink • RMS Express is the standard • ARRL Emergency Advisory Committtee Need Credentialing on Ntnl scale • Strategic Reserve @ ODOT (annual training)
Oregon ARES web site oregonaresraces.org – register and log in • ARES HF Net – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays have message to give
DSTAR NetKD7RFI B @ Synopsis Sundays at 8PM 440.550
Oregon ARES/RACES September 2014 Mash UpSeptember 13, 2014 0900 – 1400 • The September Mash Up is an Oregon ARES/RACES emergency power, field exercise to be held Saturday, September 13th. • The purpose of the exercise is to promote training in emergency communications, • Exercise equipment • Build partnerships between ARES, CERT, Red Cross and other auxiliary communications groups.
Mash Up • Held at Dairy Creek Park next to LUT • We will take our ARES radios & antennas and set up – mostly a cold start • What won’t be cold is info – make sure we have frequencies on hand, & radios programmed.
Nine – I think? • 5 2m/440 • 1 80m • 1 40m • 1 20m • 1 6m
Stats • WC7EOC 24 attendees • 10 Winlink messages • 2 DSTAR messages • Stations WC7EOC(24) – KF7TTT(2) -KD7RFI – KD7RFG(5) – KF7UAR(2) – KD7RFN(2) • Total = 35 participants
Oregon Int’l Air Show Sept 19th – 21st • Have had contact with Cathy - Hillsboro Volunteer Coordinator • KE7WKM will be out of town
Harvest Century Needs Your Help! • The 2014 Harvest Century is seeking volunteers for SAG support. This bicycle ride is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th, and raises money for Community Vision, a local non-profit dedicated to helping developmentally disabled adults in the Portland area. • You must have a truck, van, or SUV with bike rack, and room for 2-3 riders in your vehicle. With three courses spanning over a hundred miles, and 1500 riders, this will be a busy day for all involved. The course tours Washington County, with brief excursions into Yamhill County and Clackamas County. • Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage and lunch is provided. The event is expected to run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but final scheduling has not been completed, flexibility is appreciated. • If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Anthony Mayernik at 971-241-8467 or k7akm@arrl.net.
Task List 1 - RADO • John Bucsek KE7WNB • Sam Corbin KF7BUC • John Core KX7YT • Pat Flanagan KE7NVB • Anthony Mayernic K7AKM • Kent Powloski N7KPN • Pat Roberson W7PAT • Richard Stack K7TKK • Steve Taylor N7BEF • Bob Yolton W7ZXX
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