Please see: http://www.qrz.com/db/W2M/ref/1367178293 for an “After Action Report” 73, Stan WB2LQF
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Morse Event Reminder – Saturday, April 27th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The QSY Society will celebrate the 222nd birthday of Samuel F.B. Morse in a couple of weeks. I’ve widely publicized this event and the feedback has been great! I hope I have not bitten off more than we can chew. The QRZ.com entry for W2M which you can view at: http://www.qrz.com/db/W2M has already had over 600 inquiries! Please visit this link for complete details. We look forward to having you “sit the circuit” on Sam’s front porch. Bring your own favorite key – or – use one of our bugs, ‘swipers, straight keys or paddles. 73, Stan WB2LQF
EC-001 Introduction to Emergency Communications course-Free
From: David Galletly <d4star@…>
Sent: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 10:36 am
Subject: EC-001 Introduction to Emergency Communications course
In an effort to make Emergency Communications training more widely available,
two classroom sessions of the ARRL’s EC-001 Introduction to Emergency
Communications course will begin shortly. This course is a complete rewrite of
the original Level 1, 2 and 3 courses of years past and now more closely follows
the Incident Command System (ICS) used by government agencies. This course
requires proof of completion of FEMA IS-100 and 700 as prerequisites for taking
the final certification exam. The exam closely follows the style of a standard
VE session with a 35 question multiple choice test scored by two accredited
Field Examiners (FI). The exam fee is $15, same as a VE session.
As part of the ENY section’s Statement of Understanding with the Northeast New
York Region of the American Red Cross, the class sessions will be held at ARC
facilities. We will do the classes in two methods: a 6 week set of Thursday
evening sessions and a two full day set of Saturday sessions. Both will
conclude with an exam given at the last session.
There is no charge for the class. The text (optional but highly recommended) is
$24.99 from ARRL but we can get a 25% discount if pre-ordered and pre-paid
through the instructor. The exam fee is $15 collected at the time the exam is
given. The six session class was proven in the spring with a test class in
Albany. Based on the outcome of the two day session in Glens Falls, we will try
to schedule another two day session in Poughkeepsie in September or November. It is my hope that these sessions will end up “training some trainers” to extend to
more classes in future. Just remember that proof of completion of FEMA IS 100
and IS 700 will be needed to qualify to take the final exam.
The two sessions are as
follows:
Thursday, April 04 2013 – Thursday, May 09 2013
6:30-10 PM
American Red Cross Northeast NY Region
33 Everett Road
Albany NY 12205
Saturday, April 27 2013 – Saturday, May 04 2013
9 AM – 5 PM
American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter
74 Warren St.
Glens Falls NY 12801
While not required, it is highly advisable to have a copy of the ARRL course
textbook prior to the start of this course. A significant discount on the books
is possible if arrangements are made with the instructors in advance. Otherwise
the book is $24.99 directly from the league.
The online course is always an option to obtain the certification individually
with a $50 charge for ARRL members/$85 non-members.
Contact me directly at km2o@… to preregister.
—
David Galletly KM2O
Section Emergency Coordinator
Eastern New York Section
km2o@…
hudson.arrl.org/eny
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December 2013: Holiday Party
December 2013: Holiday Party
Check back for details and the date. Thanks to Dave and Henry for coordinating the annual holiday for the past few years. It alwys ends up a major work projuct for them each year and this year the Cost of the room has almost double the previous years.
This year we are tentatively going to hold it at the Wappingers Buffet, with an all inclusive price of approximetyly $13 /Adult and less for kids. You pay at the door when you enter. I am assuming the club will cover the waitstaff tip.
Details will follow later in the year.
SK – Donald Stein W2PTF
SK – Donald Stein W2PTF
Don Stein was a member of QSY since 1998. He was instrumental in obtaining our Field Day site at Carnwarth Farms 2003-2005, and enjoyed yearly visits to Field Day, and meetings. He will be missed.
The following is from the Poughkeepsie Journal:
WAPPINGERS FALLS – Donald Francis Stein, 85, of Wappingers Falls since 1968 and formerly of Adams, MA died on Saturday, January 26, 2013.
Born on July 14, 1927 in Rochester, he was the son of Francis H. and Cecilia Kircher Stein. After high school, he was a disc jockey and worked for Philco from 1951-1954 in Korea, Japan, Germany and France supporting radio and radar stations. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Iona College and was employed as a test engineer for Perkin-Elmer in Danbury, CT for 20 years until his retirement. He had worked on the Hubble Space Telescope and was a Ham Radio Operator. Donald was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction.
On August 6, 1955 at St. John’s Church in the Bronx, Donald married Mary W. Glennon who predeceased him on October 28, 2009. He is survived by his sons and their wives, William and Marguerite Stein of East Fishkill and Joseph and Susan Stein of Yorktown; his granddaughters, Margaret, Rachel and Joan Stein of East Fishkill; and his brothers, Francis and George Stein.
Calling hours will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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