ColCo Minutes
Columbia County ARES/RACES
County Administration Building
December 15, 2011
PRESENT:
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Gary Sorenson, W9ULK
Mike Leggett, N9LHR
Bill Timme, N9NNN
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Dave Parker, WB9WHG
Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT
Matt Orr, N3IVK
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The group recited the pledge of allegiance.
It was decided the next meeting will be a dinner meeting at Suzy's Steak House on January 19th at 6:30 p.m.
It was announced that Brian Smith, KG9OG has been appointed Emergency Coordinator for Marquette County.
Dave Parker, WB9WHG accepted the Emergency Coordinator position for Columbia County.
The raffle drawing was won by Dave Parker, WB9WHG
The Columbia County Call Tree can be found at (edited - KB9CSW)
Break - Thanks to Bill Timme, N9NNN, for the treats
ICS-213 form was discussed. The one on our web site has a section at the bottom, "For Radio Operator Use Only." This section was added by Sauk County ARES/RACES. It was recommended we be familiar with this form and also the Standard Radiogram Message Form.
Gary Sorenson, W9ULK, mentioned an upcoming hospital drill coming up in February. Our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Divine Savior Hospital is outdated and has never been fully implemented due to hospital concerns.
Winlink: We are in Southwest region
Training for 2012 meetings was discussed. 2012 Thursday meeting schedule and tentative training subjects are:
January 19....... Dinner at Suzy's Steakhouse (6:30)
February 15..... E-Sponder / new UHF HTS
March 15......... Summer Weather Program
April 19............ Truck, trailer, generator review
May 17............. Winlink / AirMail review
June 21............ Fox Hunt training
July 19.............. ARRL Radiogram
August 16........ Message Handling / 213 form
September 20.. Net Control Etiquette
October 18....... Winter Weather Program
November 15... E-Sponder Review
December 20...
Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT was assigned (retroactively) the task to recording the minutes of the meeting. Dick is also working on a yearly wall calendar with local events and pictures. We may use this as a fund raiser or simply for fun. Pictures selected for use so far are from last summer's field day.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT
Afterthought on the calendars: Possible pictures may be of the operator working his or her own station, with maybe a short bio. Individual operator's birthdays, etc. Bill and Sharon just celebrated their 50th anniversary, a milestone to be proud of, and something that could be included. This is just thinking out loud, what do you think?
Columbia County ARES/RACES
County Administration Building
October 20, 2011
PRESENT:
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Bill Timme, N9NNN;
Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Dave Parker, WB9WHG
Richard Jenkins, KF5KOT
Tom Yager, N9TRY
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. The group recited the pledge of allegiance. Treats for the next meeting will be provided by Bill Timme, N9NNN. Net control for the Thursday nights will be Dave Parker, WB9WHG.
The Wisconsin ARES/RACES conference will be this coming Saturday. Bill Timme, N9NNN, will drive. Participants (Rich Green, KC9FNM, Nathan Murray, KC9TUX, Bill Hanold, N9CHN, Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY and Bill Timme, N9NNN) should meet at the Administration Building at 7:30 a.m. Park in the area near the garage.
Save the dates of November 9 and November 16 for possible E-Sponder classes. These classes will be held at MATC in Portage, Room 105 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX, presented to the group with a $30 check for his participation at Wa-Zah-Wah Days in Wisconsin Dells.
Information from the ARES net was that each net should have a back-up net control who knows who is participating in the net in case there would be radio problems or other problems where the current net control could no longer operate.
Billl Hanold, N9CHN, announced that Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT passed his General Exam. Congratulations, Dick.
There was discussion on the SET exercise. The group completed the SET report.
Break - Thanks to Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, for the treats
The raffle drawing was won by Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ. Chuck donated the entire amount to the radio club.
We should think about a winter dinner meeting.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, volunteered to be chairman of the Columbia County Fair for 2012.
There is a possibility that Brian Smith, KG9OG, will accept the responsibility of Emergency Coordinator for Marquette County.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Columbia County ARES/RACES
PRESENT:
The meeting began at 7:05 with the pledge of allegiance. Rich Green, KC9FNM, thanked Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, for compiling the minutes and Mike Leggett, N9LHR, for bringing treats for the meeting.
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, will be responsible for the Thursday night nets until the next meeting.
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, will bring treats for the next meeting.
There was discussion of the State ARES/RACES conference to be held at Wisconsin Rapids on October 22. The registration time has been changed from 8:30 to 9:30 as the library is not open for the 8:30 registration. Members going to this meeting should meet at the administration building at 7:30. Park by the garage. Gary Sorensen, W9ULK, indicated that there would be door prizes during the lunch.
The tee-shirts used at the Columbia County fair have been accounted for and returned to Rich Green.
There was discussion of the E-sponder program. Classes are given by Skip Sharpe or “Gator” from WEM. There is a possibility of using the MATC lab for this training. This class would last for approximately two hours.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, went through the message handling form. Everyone should be very familiar with this form and able to use it for handling messages.
The SET is October 1 from 9:15 to 11:30. There will be three people at the Columbus Hospital, two people in the dispatch center upstairs in the administration building and the rest of the members will operate from their home stations. Check-ins will be started at 9:15.
Bill Aspinwall, W9UGT, explained a banner which he found from the Civil Defense program which was in existence when he first became a Ham.
BREAK – Thanks Mike for the brownies and Gary for the cookies.
Gary Sorensen demonstrated the E-sponder website. This website is very secure and you must have a password to get into the website. It is very restricted and you are only able to get into the areas for which you are eligible.
The easiest way to get a password is to do it as a group with the help of the people from WEM. Rich Green, KC9FNM, and Gary Sorensen, W9ULK, will meet with the staff at the MATC lab and see if we can get some dates when the class could meet. The lab can accommodate 10-16 people.
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX, gave a report on Selcom. He said they are working on goals and benchmarks. The summer program is soon completed and they are working on the winter program.
For the SET. Rich Green, KC9FNM, Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, Craig Sharp, AA9ZS and Dick Jenson, KF5KOT will assemble at the dispatch center in the administration building at 9:00. Mike Leggett, N9LHR, and Brian Smith, KG9OG, will be at the Columbus Hospital. Bill Hanold, N9CHN, and Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY will operate from their home station. Henry DeBoer, KC9YFG will join them. They will keep track of the activity on the HF bands.
The question was asked as to what the “situation” would be for the SET. The situation in our area will be ZOMBIES.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
County Administration Building
September 15, 2011
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Mike Leggett, N9LHR
Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Bill Timme, N9NNN
Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG
Dave Parker, WB9WHG
Craig Sharp; AA9ZS
Bill Aspinwall, W9UGT
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK
Columbia County ARES/RACES
PRESENT:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Emergency Coordinator, Richard Green, KC9FNM. The group recited the pledge of allegiance.
The report of the Columbia County Fair was given. The take down of the emergency vehicle went smoothly. The vehicle and generator are back in the garage. Mike Babcock indicated that there will be an outlet along the back wall for our use.
The generator should have stabilizing arms to reduce the vibrations. Brian Smith, KG9OG and Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, will look into this problem. There was mention of a tool box for the van. Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, indicated that Craftsman had a good set of tools and would be recommended rather than a foreign manufacturer.
The ARES/RACES group should send at least one message through the national traffic system. Each member should send a message to the Emergency Coordinator each year.
The 13th Annual Wisconsin ARES/RACES Conference will be held in Wisconsin Rapids on October 22, 2011 from 8:30 to 4:30. It was suggested that we car pool. Bill Timme, N9NNN, and Rich Green, KC9FNM, both agreed to drive. We should leave from the County Administration parking lot at 6:30 a.m. Cars should be parked near the garage. Each member should register individually. This must be done by October 10. The conference is free, but if you want to participate in the lunch provided at the library, there is a $10 cost for lunch.
The SET is scheduled for October 1, 2011. The purpose will be sending messages as well as receiving messages.
There were several pictures taken during Field Day. Both Tom Yager, N9TRY, and Wayne Stewart, KB9JJD were taking pictures. These pictures should be placed on the website and sent to ARRL.
Rick Plouffe, N9ROY, Sauk County Emergency Coordinator has been in contact with Rich Green, KC9FNM. He has suggested an inter county hospital drill. He is also looking for volunteers for the Wo-Zha-Wa Days fall festival. Anyone interested in participating should contact Rick Plouffe.
There was a discussion of the request to participate in the Portage triathalon. Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, reported that they were disappointed that we would not be able to participate. He indicated that we need more notice in order to work and event like this. The committee member should be contacted early in the spring as to possible participation in this event.
Shirts from the fair not yet returned are: Jay Brendemuehl, W8VMO; Tom Yager, N9TRY; and Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG.
Mike Leggett, N9LHR, will bring treats for the next meeting.
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, will be net control for the nets until the next meeting.
50/50 drawing -- The winner was Chuck Skooglan, WA9TOZ. Chuck donated the entire amount to the club. Thanks Chuck.
8:00 Break – thanks for the treats, Jay.
SulCom Exercise Session
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX, passed out several sheets regarding the practice net. This had to do with the Winter Weather Program. This material was reviewed as a group. This will take place on Tuesday, August 23 from 8:00-8:30 p.m.
Gary Sorensen, WB9ULK, reported on the SET exercise in October. There will be no statewide scenario. Each county should develop their own. There will be a designated frequency set up for each district for reports.
Outagamie County will be getting a new Emergency Coordinator.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Aug 18, 2011
County Administration Building
Dave Spearing, KC9CSW
Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Dave Parker, WB9WHG
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Mike Leggett, N9LHR
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Bill Timme, N9NNN
Jay Brendemuehl, KB8VMO
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
Dave Conway, W1VOW
Gary Sorensen, WB9ULK
Columbia County ARES/RACES
July 21, 2011
Columbia County Fair Grounds
PRESENT:
Bill Timme, N9NNN
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Dave Parker, WB9WHG
Don Evenson, K9JYX
Chuck Skooglun, WB9TOZ
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Matt Orr, N3IVK
Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG
Tom Yager, N9TRY
Because the Columbia County Fair was in progress on our regularly scheduled meeting night, our meeting was held at the Fair Grounds. The meeting was called to order by Emergency Coordinator Rich Green at 7:00 p.m.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, handed out shirts to be used by the participants on night duty for the fair. The shirts should be washed and brought to the August meeting.
Rich introduced Dave Parker, a former member of the ARES/RACES group who work assignment took him away from Wisconsin. Dave has now returned to the area and wishes to again be a member of our group. It was suggested that because Dave turned in his vest when he left that it should be returned to him. He should check with Kathy Johnson about getting a new ID card.
The report on Field Day was that everything went very well.
There is now an auto tuner, an LDG for Kenwood. This is installed in the emergency van.
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, indicated that it would be a good idea of have a hammer, vice grips and wrench in the van.
The report on the cash for the group will be on the agenda for the meeting in August.
The Sky Warn practice is cancelled for the month of July.
The practice is usually scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, reported that he checked in to the ARES/RACES net and that Skip Sharpe, W9REG, was net control and asked for suggestions for the SET which is scheduled for October 1, 2011. Bill indicated that he had suggested that there be responses to the messages that are sent by the participants.
The Wisconsin ARES/RACES conference is scheduled for the last Saturday in October. This will be held at Wisconsin Rapids. As many members as possible should try to attend as they now have it for only one day and there is no registration charge. We should try to car pool.
Brian Smith, KG9OG, reported that there were several updates for the computer in the dispatch center. The computer is working.
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW, indicated that he had been contacted regarding help for a marathon in Portage. There would be six check points. This would be August 20 from 8:00 to 11:30. It was not known as to the responsibilities for this assignment. Dave was going to get more information and we can discuss it on the net on Thursday evening.*
The Baraboo Hamfest is August 27, 2011.
Rich thanked Brian Smith, KG9OG and Bill Timme, N9NNN for handling the nets for June. There were no volunteers for the next month.
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO, will bring the treats for the August 18th meeting.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
* Info at: http://www.silverlaketriathlon.org/silverlaketri.htm or google Silver Lake Triathlon
Columbia County ARES/RACES
County Administration Building
June 16, 2011
PRESENT:
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY; Richard Jenkins, KF5KOT; Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO; Bill Timme, N9NNN; Gary Sorensen, W9ULK; David Spearing, KB9CSW; Brian Smith, KG9OG; Bill Hanold, N9CHN; Rich Green, KC9FNM; Tom Yager, N9TRY; Tim Pierce, KB9UAJ; Chris Brown, guest, 54th Civil Support Team; Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG; Craig Sharp, AA9ZS; Wayne Stewart, KB9JJD; Randy Hansen, WI9D
The meeting was called to order by Emergency Coordinator Rich Green at 7:05. The group recited the pledge of allegiance .
Tickets were made available for the 50/50 raffle which was started at the last meeting.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, will check with the sheriff’s secretary regarding the schedule of the room. He did this last month but we were not on the schedule for the monthly meetings.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, introduced Tim Pierce, KB9UAJ, the Dane County Emergency Coordinator, and Chris Brown, representative of the 54th Civil Support Team .
There was discussion on preparation of the Field Day exercise which is coming up June 24-26. There will be one person and one vehicle from the Civil Support Team. The plan is to begin setup at noon on Friday. Tom Yager, N9TRY, and Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, will take care of picking up and returning the communications van and generator. Tom Yager, N9TRY, is in charge of supper on Friday evening. Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, reminded everyone to remember the power lines at the Fireman's Park during the setup process.
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO is in charge of breakfast on Saturday morning. Saturday evening is a potluck. We will plan on eating at 6:00. Grills will be available. Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, will be in charge of the potluck Saturday evening. Everyone should bring their own meat to grill, their utensils, and a dish to share with the group. Rich Green, KC9FNM, indicated that he had charcoal and charcoal lighter.
Break:
Thank you Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG for the treats.
A ticket was picked for the raffle. Winner - Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY.
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK, indicated that Juneau County SET was written up in the July issue of QST. The SET exercise is scheduled for the first Saturday in October.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, submitted a sign-up sheet for the Columbia County Fair scheduled July 20 -24.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, went through the message handling form. It is important that we keep up to date on the use of these forms in case of an emergency.
Brian Smith, KG9OG, will take the nets on July 7th and 14th.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, will bring treats for the next meeting. This meeting will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds as our meeting night occurs during the fair.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
PRESENT:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Emergency Coordinator, Richard Green, KC9FNM. It was announced that Bill Timme, N9NNN, had checked with the sheriff’s office and we are now properly scheduled for the room for future meetings. Apparently, this has to be done every year.
A 50/50 pool was initiated for the club. Tickets are $1.00 or 3 for $2.00. During the break, a ticket will be drawn. The winner will get half of the pot and the rest will go to the club treasury.
Rich thanked Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, for running the nets for last month and asked for a volunteer for the following month. Bill Hanold, N9CHN, volunteered to take the nets until the next meeting. Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG, volunteered to bring treats for the next meeting. Thank you to Bill Timme, N9NNN, for bringing the treats for this evening.
Dates to Remember – The District nets are the first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m. on 443.900 with the pl of either 100 or 77. The Columbia County Fair is July 20 to 24. Our regularly scheduled meeting of ARES/RACES is on July 21st. It was suggested that our meeting be held at the fairgrounds during the fair. We also need to get the night duty assignments scheduled for the fair.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, introduced a guest. His name is Dick Jenkins, KF5KOT. Dick recently moved to Portage from Oklahoma.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, reported that he had checked on the Communications vehicle and that it pushed way back in the garage with several ATV’s and other vehicles in front of it. If we needed it for an emergency, it would not be easy to get to it. Rich Green, KC9FNM, will check with Mike Babcock about the situation. We will be using the Communications vehicle for Field Day.
Rich indicated that the Southwest District Conference is June 4 in Richland County. He is not able to attend and if anyone would like to go they would be welcome. The program includes a high tech fox hunt in the morning and a risk evaluation and exercise review on mutual aid. This meeting is scheduled from 9 to 3.
ARES/RACES has no formal dues. A $20 donation would be appreciated. This would cover from June 1 to June 1 each year.
Field Day
Participants for Friday include: Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO; Mike Leggett, N9LHR; Bill Timme, N9NNN; Rich Green, KC9FNM; Tom Yager, N9TRY; Tony,K0CSC, Tim Pierce, KB9UAJ.
On Saturday, there will be a potluck at 6:00. Everyone attending should bring their own meat, their own eating utensils and a dish to share with the group. There will be grills available.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, indicated that there is a possibility that the 54th Division of the Civil Support Team of the National Guard might attend our Field Day. He is waiting to hear from them. If they do attend, communications will be checked on the compatibility of their communications and the amateur radio communications.
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, discussed the possibility of getting an autotuner for the van. He has checked several manufacturers’ websites. It was suggested that the Dayton Hamfest might be a place to obtain the autotuner.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, indicated that the latest QST magazine has information on ICS. Everyone should read this article.
During the Field Day, we should have a coordinated staff. Tom Yager, N9TRY, will be Incident Commander; Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, Safety Officer; Public Information Officer, to be determined; Rich Green, KC9FNM, Liaison and station arrangement. Bill Timme, N9NNN, will have some names tags to be used during field day for these officers.
Members from Marquette County will possibly be joining us for field day.
BREAK
The 50/50 drawing was held. The winner was Wayne Stewart, KB9JJD, who donated his winnings to the club. Thanks, Wayne.
8:30 p.m.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, handed out copies of the forms used for message handling. Bring the pink card to the next meeting.
Celcom training is held on the 4th Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on 146.315. Members are encouraged to participate.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, seconded.
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS, should purchase the antenna tuner using club funds. Hopefully, this can be available for use in the van for field day.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Columbia County ARES/RACES
County Administration Building
May 18, 2011
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Mike Leggett, N9LHR
Richard Jenkins, KF5KOT
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK
William Timme, N9NNN
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ
David Spearing, KB9CSW
Wayne Stewart, KB9JJD
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO
Field Day will again be held at Fireman’s Park in Rio, June 24-26. There will be set-up on Friday beginning at noon. Tom Yager, N9TRY, is the field day chair. Tom Yager, N9TRY, will provide the dinner on Friday. Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO, will provide breakfast on Saturday morning and Bill Timme, N9NNN, will provide donuts for Sunday morning.
PRESENT:
Rich Green, KC9FNM
The meeting was called to order at 6:55 p.m. The group recited the pledge of allegiance.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, distributed a copy of an article entitled “Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Grow your ARES Group” and a second copy entitled “Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Kill Your ARES Program.”
Bill Timme, N9NNN, volunteered to bring the treats for the May meeting.
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY, will chair the nets on Thursday evenings until the next meeting.
Thank you to Tom Yager, N9TRY, for compiling the minutes during the winter months. The snowbirds really appreciated being kept up on the activities of the group by receiving the minutes.
With Gary Sorensen’s, W9ULK, appointment as State Emergency Coordinator, Nathan Murray, KC9TUX, has agreed to be our Celcom representative.
The last Celcom training had several participants but it is hoped more members will participate in the future meetings. The next meeting will be on May 26 at 8:15 on 147.315.
Brian Smith, KG9OG, reported that Park Lake in Pardeeville is getting a new spillway. This means that Highway 22 will be closed until the end of May.
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK, reported that there were 14 confirmed tornadoes in the Montello area instead of the 12 reported previously. There will be no FEMA funding available as there were not enough properties not insured.
There will be a storm spotter meeting on April 27, 2011 at 6:30 at the EMS Building, 480 Underwood Avenue, Montello. This is the advanced class.
June 24, 25, and 26 are the dates for Field Day. Mike Leggett, N9LHR, indicated that he had seen Charlie Homman, KA9QXY, at the MARA Hamfest and he was going to reserve the Fireman’s Park in Rio for those dates.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, and Tom Yager, N9TRY visited the Sauk County ARES/RACES meeting. Their subject for the evening was the Civil Air Patrol. These young candidates would be very good possibilities for amateur radio operators.
It was noted that if the federal government were to close as was threatened, the Sullivan weather program would be closed down. No one would be allowed in the building.
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK, reported that the Lincoln County ARES/RACES was involved in the tornadoes that touched down in Merrill. He said that they had their communications van at the site.
Gary also reported that the ARRL is getting some flack about the slogan used for amateur radio. Some of the groups have not been using it appropriately.
ARRL is proposing a 15 minute video to show to amateurs not members of ARES/RACES who show up to help during disasters. There was discussion as to the pros and cons of this video. Volunteers could always be with a trained member and drive the car or other similar duties. It was suggested that a video be made to recruit amateurs to participate in ARES/RACES.
Break
Rich Green, KC9FNM, showed several pictures of the ice which had accumulated on the Cambria tower as well as the tower in Baraboo. The ice damaged the Baraboo 146.88 antenna, and had the upper section dangling in the wind.
Bill Timme, N9NNN, asked about the Fox Hunt. This is currently on hold. The sheriff is involved with the Project Lifesaver. This is a program where certain people known to run away, have mental illness, or perhaps autism have bracelets on their person and are monitored electronically. Perhaps we should ask the sheriff to come and talk about this program.
The question was asked about the Divine Savior Hospital and the Columbus Hospital. Nothing has changed at Divine Savior Hospital. There are no hospital drills scheduled. Nothing has been communicated from the Columbus Hospital. They were suppose to have a building project which included an antenna.
It was suggested that we have a brush up on our messaging handling.
Rich Green, KC9FNM, had several slides from the tornadoes in Adams County.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55.
Submitted by Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Columbia County ARES/RACES
County Administration Building
April 21, 2011
Sharon Hanold, KA9GPY
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Chuck Skooglun, WA9TOZ
Mike Leggett, N9LHR
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Bill Hanold, N9CHN
Bill Timme, N9NNN
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO
Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
PRESENT:
Rich Green, KC9FNM
* The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Emergency
Coordinator Richard Green, KC9FNM. The pledge of allegiance was
recited by the group.
* As a reminder we will be helping out the Columbia County Sheriff’s
Department again this year at the Columbia County Fair. The dates will
be July 20-24 2011. Try to keep these dates open as volunteers will be
needed.
* Weather Classes are coming up. The basic class will be held at
Portage on March 31, 2011. Advanced class will be April 27, 2011 and
will be held in Montello, WI. For a complete schedule of Weather
Spotter classes go to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee/Sullivan
website. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/
*New tires are on the Black Emergency Vehicle that we use for Field
Day.
* EC Rich, KC9FNM went over the new format implemented by SULCOM. Rich
spent time on the “Key Points” of the Weather Program Training Sheet.
If anyone needs a copy of the SulCom Summer/Convective Weather Program…
Contact Rich, KC9FNM or I (Tom, N9TRY) and we can provide a PDF file
for you to view and print off.
* Nathan, KC9TUX our new Sulcom Representative, went over some of the
details at his last training at Sulcom in Sullivan on March 16th.
*EC Rich, KC9FNM stated that anyone may share weather information by
emailing the entire group. Rich and Nathan appreciate the help. We are
also looking for more participation on the test exercises on the
“Backbone” repeater (147.315). Nathan, KC9TUX suggested that we could
also practice on our local repeater (147.015).
*SIMCOM11 will be held in Madison on April 13, 14, 15, 2011.
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in conjunction with the
Wisconsin National Guard - Joint Operations Center (WI-JOC), has
invited us to attend. Rich, KC9FNM is planning on going down to
SIMCOM11 and is looking for anyone else that is interested in going
also. If you would like more information…contact EC Rich Green,
KC9FNM.
* April 14, 2011 is the state wide tornado drill.
* Craig, AA9ZS demonstrated his construction of his 6 meter Halo
Antenna that he has built.
* Dave, KB9CSW demonstrated his Simple and Portable HF Travel Antenna
that he is going to put to use in Arizona!
Meeting was adjourned at 8:32pm.
Columbia County ARES/RACES
Administration Building
March 17, 2011
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Tom Yager, N9TRY
Dave Conway, W1VOW
Kris Conway, KB9FMQ
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX
Matt Orr, N3IVK
Jay Brendenmuehl, KB8VMO
Henry DeBoer, KB9YFG
Submitted by Tom Yager, N9TRY
PRESENT:
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Emergency Coordinator Richard Green, KC9FNM. The pledge of allegiance was recited by the group.
Brian, KG9OG offered to run the nets.
Craig, AA9ZS volunteered to bring the treats.
Chief Deputy Mike Babcock contacted EC Rich, KC9FNM if we would be able to help at the Columbia County Fair this year. Of coarse we will help. The fair this year will be July 20-24, 2011.
Portage Police will cease dispatching from their office at the end of the year. Unclear at the moment who will be taking over but most likely Columbia County Sheriff’s Dept.
Weather Classes are coming up. The basic class will be held at Portage on March 31, 2011. Advanced class will be April 27, 2011 and they will be held in Montello, WI. For a complete schedule of Weather Spotter classes go to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee/Sullivan website. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/
SEC Gary Sorensen, W9ULK stated that there are new procedures being implemented at Sulcom. Please go to the Sulcom website for details. http://www.sulcom.info/
EC Rich, KC9FNM stated that we will be training with Sulcom's new procedures at our March meeting.
Nathan, KC9TUX has volunteered his time to become Columbia County’s ARES new Sulcom Representative. The next meeting at Sullivan is March 16, 2011.
Kevin Graham, KC9FWE is the new EC for Green Lake County.
SIMCOM11 will be held in Madison on April 13, 14, 15, 2011. Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in conjunction with the Wisconsin National Guard - Joint Operations Center (WI-JOC), has invited us to attend. If you would like more information about SIMCOM11 contact EC Rich Green, KC9FNM.
April 14, 2011 is the state wide tornado drill.
Fox hunt is on hold - no scheduled date at this time.
Craig, AA9ZS will be demonstrating the building of his 6 meter halo antenna at the March meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Yager, N9TRY
Columbia County ARES/RACES
Administration Building
February 17, 2011
Rich Green, KC9FNM
Brian Smith, KG9OG
Dave Spearing, KB9CSW
Craig Sharp, AA9ZS
Tom Yager, N9TRY
Dave Conway, W1VOW
Kris Conway, KB9FMQ
Gary Sorensen, W9ULK
Nathan Murray, KC9TUX