The 2012 AARC Public Service Event Schedule is off to a great start. March 24 was the leadoff event and a great success thanks to the efforts of the following participants.
Mike KA4JJD, Jim K4CGY, Doug KK4CEQ, Linda KI5LLB, Roland KK4EDU, Donna KG4FOL, Dayton AA4DH, Elmer KF4UCI, Marty W4MBW, Jim K4JEC, Patsy K4PMC, Manny K4MSR, Shannon KJ4VJR, and Harry W2HD.… Read the rest
Jim K4JEC emailed the club:
Planning for the Third Annual Cruise-In is underway. We are planning a day in the park with a “bring your own picnic fare – a tailgating party if you like.†Remember, it is a rain or shine event with no cancellation possible.… Read the rest
Here is the 2012 PS schedule of events. This list will be updated as needed so check back here from time and mark these dates on your personal schedule. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
March 24 – Saturday – Bel Monte Endurance Run – Blue Ridge Parkway
April 1 – Sunday – Jefferson Cup Bike Races – Kluge Loop
May 5 – Saturday – Devil’s Backbone Mt Cross – Nelson County
May 27 – Sunday – Bike Race – Miller School Loop
June 9 – Saturday – Day 1 MS-150 Bike Tour – UVA Park
June 10 – Sunday – Day 2 MS-150 Bike Tour – UVA Park
July 7 – Saturday – Jefferson Sprint Triathlon
August 25 – Saturday – Devil’s Backbone Mt Cross – Nelson County
September 22 or 23 – Saturday or Sunday – Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge
September 29 – Saturday – UROC – Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen… Read the rest
Mark (WA1A), our License Exam Coordinator, reports, “We had 8 applicants. All passed the exams they tested for. 5 techs, 2 generals and 1 extra. ”
The following Volunteer License Examiners were present to assist:
Mark Gorlinsky – WA1A
Dave Damon – K4DND
Skip Thacker – WD4LT
Harry Dannals – W2HD
Peter Thorsen – W4PRT
Kenneth Kang – KJ4KIH
William Arnold – K4IB
William Phillips – AD6JV
Wilfred Seay – KJ4XZ
Donald Eason – N4UVA
The next License Examination session is scheduled for June 2, 9 am, NRAO.… Read the rest
The National Weather Service (NWS) has scheduled a Skywarn Class in Charlottesville on April 19. This class is necessary to become a Weather Spotter in the Skywarn program of the NWS. The class will convene at 7 pm and conclude by 9:30 pm.… Read the rest
Public Service activities of the club will be the topic of discussion with several guests reporting from the agencies and organizations we serve. The program will be chaired by our Public Service Director Dave Damon. This is an important session of the club you won’t want to miss on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 pm.… Read the rest
The AARC will kick-off a Technician License Class on March 5 to meet on Mondays thereafter at the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad Building, 828 McIntire Road, Charlottesville. Spread the word to all who might be interested in obtaining their FCC Amateur Radio Station & Operators License.… Read the rest
Twenty club members showed up at the Richmond Frostfest on February 4. The club had a table from which club members sold surplus items and a Virginia Ham Radio Cruise-In promotional table from which flyers were distributed. Jim Wilson set up a table to promote the Morse Telegraph club and demonstrated Morse Telegraph equipment.… Read the rest
The February 14 Club Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville. The Board will meet at 7 pm. Linda (KI5LLB) and Roland Beard (KK4EDU) are doing the Feb program. It will feature a solar powered emergency power supply and radio system that they are constructing in a Yuppie Wagon Hauler they can take to a disaster or a radio event and run several radios, a computer, printer, and other things.… Read the rest
The Standing Committee and President’s Annual Reports are available here for reading and/or downloading as a doc file.… Read the rest