From Section Manager W3BC, Joe Shupienis on 9/21/2024 here are the districts responsible for finding an NCS for their net every month: Continue reading
Category Archives: Event Dates
PEMA/ARC National Mass Care Exercise/Red Cross Announcement
From WPA Section Manager, JoeShupienis W3BC:
Attention all District Emergency Coordinators and County Emergency Coordinators! Our partner agency, Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is requesting the service of all ARES members in both Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Pennsylvania Sections to participate in an upcoming drill. Information follows, and reflects the work of many hams and Red Cross volunteers across the state in planning and coordinating these exercises. Participation is voluntary, however we encourage all ARES members to try to participate in at least one of the run-up exercises and the main event on May 22. we expect a good number of ARES members to offer their services. Continue reading
Public Service Events For 2023
Opportunities for public service yet this year. If you want to volunteer for any of the events not coordinated by Nittany Amateur Radio Club contact Carmine at k3cwp@arrl.net.
- December 2, Skywarn Recognition Day
- Coordinated by Carmine Prestia, K3CWP, carmine.prestia@gmail.com
Watch this space for more information, especially how to sign up to help.
Amateur Radio Public Service Events for 2023
As of January 31, 2022 there are several public service events that have contacted me and requested amateur radio assistance. They are listed on the calendar but here are the dates for those who want to pencil them in early or volunteer. Unless otherwise indicated below contact Carmine, K3CWP at k3cwp@arrl.net to volunteer for an event.
- Multiple Sclerosis Glimcher Keystone Country Ride TENTATIVE, July 15-16, 2023
- Begins and ends at the Penn Stater Hotel in Centre County, PA
Thank you.
Date announced for Glimcher Keystone Country Ride for the Multiple Sclerosis Society
The date for the annual Multiple Sclerosis Society Glimcher Keystone Country Ride will be Saturday, July 17, 2020. The event will only be one day and the length of the ride will be reduced. As more information becomes available we will distribute it. Mark the date on your calendar for volunteering! Thank you.
Date Announced for Annual 4H Trail Ride
The Annual 4H competitive trail ride held in Centre County has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28th. Amateurs who wish to help with communications should mark the date in their calendars. More details later.
Dates for upcoming events
For your calendar planning here are some upcoming operating and public service events:
Field Day, June 22 and 23
Multiple Sclerosis Keystone Country Ride, July 20 and 21
Wilderness 101 bike ride, July 27
Moshannon Valley YMCA bike ride, August 10
4H Trail Ride, September date to be announced
As always we’ll be looking for volunteers for these events so mark your calendars.
Thank you.
Carmine, K3CWP
Moshannon Valley Bike Race Needs Amateur Radio Volunteers
Amateur radio has again been asked to provide communications coverage for the annual fund raising bicycle race of the Moshannon Valley Branch of the Centre County, Pennsylvania YMCA. Members of the NARC and PARA participated last year and while providing serious service we had a good time.
Two Public Service Events Conflict In July 2012
Centre County Amateur radio operators have traditionally provided communications support to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Keystone Country Ride and the Wilderness 101 another, more intense, bicycle ride. For the first time there is a conflict with the dates.
The MS-150 (our term for the Keystone Country Ride) will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. The Wilderness 101 will be held on Saturday, July 28th. A number of Centre County amateurs like to participate in both events. This conflict will undoubtedly affect the number of volunteers available for both events.
Centre County amateurs are asked to consider which event they want to work, if not both. We don’t have all the logistics in place yet but it may be possible to participate in part of the Wilderness 101 then move to a State College position in the MS-150.
In addition to this the Centre County and Blair County ECs may ask for help from counties other than Centre, Blair, and Huntingdon, our traditional resource pool.