Winter hasn’t been much of a season so far this year but as I write this report I am waiting for the 5″- 8″ of snow forecasted for the St. Louis area. Hopefully, everyone’s Go Kit is ready for the weather change.

District News:

District A:

Bates County ARES held a license class for new hams. Carroll County continues to work on a “How-to” guide f or common MOSWIN communications in the County and Region A. Cass County supported crowd and traffic control for the funeral of Fire Chief C. Tindal. The situation turned out to be very fluid and was put together in a very short time. Lafayette County ARES conducted an antenna building seminar. Northland ARES moved their monthly meeting to the 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM and the weekly net to Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

District C:

Metro St. Louis ARES has a packet ARES/RACES bulletin board up and running on 145.07 MHz either direct or via MEPN  MSTL packet system. Information on the board isavailable at N0MTH.com.

District G:

Carter County ARES will how a Technician Class in the month of February with Current River ARC and Carter County COAD. Douglas County ARES member KJ4MHE helped with getting emergency information about a job site injury when amateur radio was the only available communications.

There was lots of activity in January throughout the Section.

Below is the activity report for January.

73,

Jeff Young, KB3HF

Section Emergency Coordinator

As you can see in the numbers below, we had an outstanding year of volunteerism with 29,004 hours reported in ARES activities in the Section. This shows the dedication of our membership in supporting communications in our communities. Great job, everyone. May 2015 be even a better year. Let’s increase the hours in training and public service events and reduce the hours in emergency operations. Mother Nature, please note.

District Happenings:

District A:

Northland ARES is changing their monthly meetings to the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Smithville, MO. Fire Station #2. The weekly voice net moves to Tuesdays at 7:00 PM on the 146.79 repeater.

Carroll County is working on a “How-to” guide for common MOSWIN communications in Region A.

District D:

Cecil AC0HA reports many meetings and training sessions were held in the district during the month of December.

District G:

Carter Co. reports that their ARES group combined meetings with the Current River ARC and the Carter County COAD for a potluck meet and eat. The amateur community was well represented. (Free Food?).

Douglas Co. ARES did the communications for the Ava Christmas Parade.

I hope everyone had a prosperous and safe holiday. Let’s keep up the good work in the section. Again, I thank everyone for the great support of ARES in 2014.

73,

Jeff KB3HF

Missouri Section EC

December Activity Report follows:

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and the new year is about on us. This year has been a busy year in the Missouri Section and a lot of volunteer hours have been given supporting severe weather events, public service events and training. May your holidays be joyous for you and your families.

Around the Section:

District A – Bates county is planning on offering ham radio classes to bolster the ranks.

District D – Polk County ARES is meeting the first Thursday of the month at 6:30PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Bolivar.

District F – Osage County has new EC. Jim Cleveland, KD0HXG was appointed effective November 24th. Congratulations on your appointment, Jim.

District I – Laclede County provided communications support for the L-Life Hunger Games to raise funds for the Laclede Food Pantry.

73 and Happy Holidays,

Jeff Young, KB3HF

Missouri Section EC

The activity hours for the month of November are listed below.

October continued as a busy month with the hours volunteered by ARES members just down slightly from September.Membership in ARES continues to remain strong. New leadership personnel are in the process of being appointed and will be announced as soon as the “paperwork” is completed.

News reported by District:

District A, Carroll Co. continues to be active with a webinar on the operation of the MOSWIN system. Hospital support continues to expand with new radios and software being installed. Jackson Co. participated with the County Health Dept. in a POD Exercise and the Clay CO. EOC radio installation and testing has been competed.

District E reports participating in the Army MARS national level communications exercise on October 27th.

District F is starting a district wide net on the Linn 145.390 repeater on Tuesday evenings at 20:00 hours.

District G Carter Co. ARES personel teamed up with Current River ARC members to particpate in the “I Am a Survivor” event which included the Sheriffs Departent, Van Buren FD, Red Cross, and other vendors of emergency gear.

District H supported Walk for HD and Missouri Days.

Colder weather is coming so check those Grab & Go kits for proper seasonal wear and equipment. As the holidays as fast approaching, I want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

The Volunteer Hours for the Missouri Section ARES® are as below.

Thanks to All for the many hours contributed in public service.

73,

Jeff Young, KB3HF

Missouri Section Emergency Coordinator