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News last updated: Tue, August 12, 2008 at 5:36 PM ET
AUGUST 2008 MISSOURI SECTION NEWS
DALE BAGLEY, KØKY MO SM
Don Moore, KMØR, has stepped down as the Missouri Section Emergency Coordinator. Don has served as SEC for close to 6 years and has accomplished much in that leadership position. He regrets having to give-up the appointment, but time constraints and additional responsibilities have made it necessary. I'm sure that everyone in the Missouri Section appreciates has some appreciation of the challenge of the SEC position and will join me in extending our heartfelt thanks for Don's Service to ARES and to the Missouri Section.
There were several individuals that expressed an interest in the SEC appointment and they all have much to recommend them for that position. I have selected Dennis Gedeon, KBØNHW as my choice to be the new Section Emergency Coordinator. Dennis has an Extra Class License, a Life Member of the ARRL and is currently serving as the Assistant DEC for District A and AEC for Jackson County in the Kansas City area. He is a certified Instructor/Mentor and Examiner for the ARRL Emergency Communications Courses Level's I, II, and III. Dennis belongs to several emergency response organizations like the Civil Air Patrol, Red Cross and Army MARS. In the September issue of the Section News, I will pass on additional information about Dennis and his goals for the Missouri ARES program.
The Amateur Radio effort in assisting with the Three MS-150 Bike Tours in Missouri probably involves the largest number of Amateur Radio volunteers each year. The Bike Tours also provides one of the best opportunities for Amateur Radio emergency communications training.
Several Missouri Section Clubs will be helping with this year's Express Scripts MS-150 2007 Central Missouri Bike Tour the Express Scripts MS Bike Ride route is a figure 8, starting and finishing both days at the Midway Expo Center in Columbia, Missouri. This is an event held on Sept.6th and 7th to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research. There is a need for about 60 Amateur Radio volunteers to assist with the two day event. To get more information about signing up to volunteer can be found at the following site http://www.km0r.net/MS150/.
The Kansas City Area MS 150 Bike Tour will also be held on Sept. 6th and 7th 2008 offer the opportunity for Ham operators to help with Public Service communication and share a weekend of fun, traveling an out-and-back route through scenic Missouri countryside. This year the Bike MS: Kansas City presented by Sam's Club from Peculiar to Sedalia and back! The ride is designed as a challenging but casual event for people of all skill levels. This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of Bike MS in Kansas City with a fun and entertaining overnight party. If you want to volunteer to assist with the event contact Duane Haverty, WAØBVX - 816-223-5842 or by e-mail at dhaverty@kc.rr.com
The Ozark version of the MS 150 will be held on September 13 & 14, 2008 ride Bike MS: Ozarks fromSpringfield to Joplin and back! The ride through the Missouri countryside is just the beginning of the pleasure for the riders as afterwards they settling in for food, friends and fun as they relax and enjoy the overnight festivities. A century ride option on both days makes this event one-of-a-kind! and every mile with rest stops, safety, communications and medical support and more. you want to volunteer to assist with the event contact Duane Haverty, WAØBVX - 816-223-5842 or by e-mail at dhaverty@kc.rr.com
AUGUST 2008 HAMFESTS
The Joplin Hamfest will be held August 22nd and 23rd at the John Q Hammons Convention Center 3535 Hammons Blvd. in Joplin, MO. For more information contact Jim Johannes, NØZSQ, c/o JARC P.O. Box 2983 Joplin, MO 64803-2983 or by Phone: 417-781-2211 Fax: 417-781-2234 Email: jimjohannes@sbcglobal.net . Another way you can learn about the Hamfest is the JARC website http://www.joplin-arc.org
AFFILIATED CLUB NEWS KEITH HAYE, WEØG, ACC
O'Fallon, MO has a new claim to fame. Paul Riedel, KIØSR, of O'Fallon has taken on the Job of Editor of the 10-10 News. Paul has been in the Printing and Graphic Arts Industry for a long time and takes on the Job from Steve Rasmussen NØWY, of Plattsmouth, NE. Paul was first licensed a Novice in 1974 as WN8NFT in Ohio before he upgraded and moved to MO.
Dick White, KSØM, reported in the C.A.R.L. Newsletter Spark Gaps that on Saturday August 16, the Callaway Amateur Radio League will be presenting two programs on Amateur Radio at the Callaway County Public Library in Fulton, Mo. The two sessions run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to educate the public on the hobby of Amateur Radio.
The Annual Missouri Repeater Council (MRC) meeting was held in at the Zero Beater's Hamfest in Washington, MO on July 20, 2008 and was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by MRC President Don Moore, KMØR,. The state frequency coordinator, Bryon Jeffers, KØBSJ, reported that there are no available 2-mtr repeater pairs in the KC or STL areas, but that a couple of pairs may be opening up in the SW area of the state. The treasurer, Roger Volk, KØGOB, reported that the MRC had a balance of $9,952.32 in all accounts which represented an increase of $306.78 since the last meeting. Without collecting dues from members, the MRC income comes from the ARRL database payment and from earnings on investments.
Congratulations to the latest Affiliated Clubs in the MO Section. They include the Ste Genevieve County Amateur Radio Club and the Northwest Missouri ARES Group. The SGCARC President is Daniel Staffen Jr. KCØHBP who lives in Bloomsdale, MO. They meet the first Monday at 7:00 p.m.. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church 200 Market St. in Ste. Genevieve, MO. The NWMO ARES group President Trevor Black, KCØQLU, lives in Plattsburg, MO and promotes ARES activity in that area.
SECTION ARES REPORT FOR JULY 2008 DON MOORE, KMØR SEC
The State Emergency Management Agency will once again conduct a Crisis Communications Conference October 8-10, 2008 at theSheraton Kansas City Sports Complex, Kansas City, Missouri. This year's conference will focus on Interoperability Communication Issues during an Earthquake, Amateur Radio as a Disaster Resource / MEPN, Update on State Interoperability, Weather Communications, 7th Civil Support Team, Next Generation 9-1-1, andSpace Weather. SEMA suggested that those interested in attending should contactSheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotelfor roomreservations at 816-737-0200. Please tellthe Sheraton Hotelthat youwill beattending the "2008" Crisis Communications Conference. There is a special room rate of $96.00 per nightfor this event.
Total # of ARES members: 689
Number of drills, tests and training sessions this month: 85 Man hours: 603
Number of public service events this month: 11 Man hours: 75
Number of emergency operations this month: 3 Man hours: 28
Total number of ARES operations this month: 99 Total Man hours: 706
Comments: 5 of 9 districts reporting
SECTION TRAFFIC REPORTS JULY 2008 DALE HUFFINGTON, AEØS,
MON-CW Sessions 51 QNI 87 QTC 30 NM K9ZTV
MO Phone Sessions 31 QNI 1011 QTC 148 NM KØRWL
MESN Sessions 4 QNI 183 QTC 3 NM AEØS
Audrain Co AARC Sessions 6 QNI 70 QTC 0 NM KBØKWC
Callaway CARL Sessions 34 QNI 56 QTC 0 NM WBØHKN
Boone Co Sessions 4 QNI 104 QTC 2 NM WMØH
Henry Co Sessions 4 QNI 59 QTC 0 NM KCØFLP
Howell HCARC Sessions 3 QNI 8 QTC 0 NM KØRWL
Jackson Co ARES Sessions 5 QNI 71 QTC 1 NM KØUAA
Macon Co Sessions 5 QNI 39 QTC 0 NM KØKY
Rolla RRARS Sessions 30 QNI 402 QTC 11 NM KB9ZBO
St Louis CO ARC Sessions 15 QNI 111 QTC 20 NM KBØH
Sullivan ARC Sessions 10 QNI 112 QTC 7 NM KBØROX
Taney Co TLARC Sessions 1 QNI 6 QTC 557 NM KBØOFD
WAARCI Sessions 4 QNI 100 QTC 0 NM WBØTOM
10th Reg Sessions 63 QNI QTC 123 MO 90% with, NDØN, KCØM, NDØN, K9ZTV, WØSJS NM WØSS
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