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>>> RACES NEWS <<<
Next Drill: May 10^th 1100
Drill contact RO Dave Prestel, W8AJR at verizon.net
 
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RACES INFO - County Fire Stations

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  AMATEUR LICENSING CLASSES  

2007 Public Service Events

Public Service Events Supported By CARA & Howard County ARES (2008)
 

EVENT	DATE	CONTACT
MS Walk	April 5	Alan, NG3B
Fair Hill Equestrian Endurance Event	April 26	Dave, W8AJR
Jr. Diabetes Association Walk	April 26	Dan, N3LDC
Columbia BikeAbout	April 26	Rich, WR3F
Columbia Triathlon	May 18	Ed, K3EF 410 465-0042
American Diabetes Association Bike Event (Tour de Cure)	June 7	Bernie, K3BAZ
Tipton Airport Open House	June 14	Dave, W8AJR 410 203-9432
Field Day with PVRC	June 27-29	Dave, W8AJR 410 203-9432
Iron Girl Triathlon	August	Ed, K3EF 410 465-0042
K of C 10k Run	September	Bernie, K3BAZ
Civil War Century Bike Ride	September	Dave, W8AJR 410 203-9432
CARA Hamfest	October 5	Dave, W8AJR 410 203-9432

 

 AMATEUR LICENSING 
 
Upcoming Licensing Classes

Registration is open through Sunday, May 25^th, for Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 1 (EC-001), and other CCE courses. Classes begin Friday, June 6^th. 
 
Registration is open through Sunday, June 8^th, for Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2 (EC-002), Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 (EC-003R2), and other CCE courses. Classes begin Friday, June 20^th. 
 
To learn more, visit the CCE Course Listing page or contact the CCE Department at the ARRL.

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Howard County RACES Certification Goals
On successful completion of a course, email a copy of your FEMA notification to Dan, N3LDC (threegees "at" verizon.net)

COURSE	GOAL
IS-22 Are You Ready IS-100 Introduction To Incident Command System (ICS) IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)	MAR 07
IS-292 Disaster Basics IS-800 National Response Plan (NRP)	AUG 07
IS-7 A Citizen's Guide To Disaster Assistance IS-200 ICS For Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents IS-271 Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk IS-275 The EOC's Role In Community Preparednes, Response, & Recovery Activities	JAN 08
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials - Guide For Citizens IS-288 The Role Of Voluntary Agencies In Emergency Management IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness IS-394 Protecting Your Home Or Small Business From A Disaster	JUL 08

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 CONTACTS 
 ARES 
EC Rich Firestone WR3F
AEC Jon Wilson KF3O
AEC Dave Prestel W8AJR
 RACES 
RO Dave Prestel W8AJR
Ass't RO Jon Wilson KF3O
Ass't RO Ed Wallace K3EF
Ass't RO Rich Firestone WR3F
   MDC/County 
LGL Ken Woods N3RER

16 - 18 May - Dayton, OH
Dayton Hamvention
Dayton ARA
Hara Arena
 
25 May - West Friendship, MD
Maryland FM Assn
Memorial Day Hamfest
Howard County Fairgrounds
 
30 - 31 May - Henrietta, NY
Atlantic Division Convention
Rochester Hamfest
Fair and Expo Center
 
8 JUN - Manassas, VA
Ole Virginia Hams ARC
Hamfest
Prince William Cty Fairgnds
 
15 JUN - Frederick, MD
Frederick ARC
Father's Day Hamfest
Great Frederick Fairgrounds
 
20 JUL - West Friendship, MD
BRATS
BRATS Md Hamfest & Computerfest
Howard County Fairgrounds
 
5 OCT - West Friendship
Columbia ARA
Hamfest
Howard County Fairgrounds
 

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