Hey Gang,
Just wanted to REMIND all of you that as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, as coordinated by OCSWA, the state of Ohio will participate in a statewide tornado drill and test its Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, March 23 at 9:50 a.m.
During this time, Ohio counties will sound and test their outdoor warning sirens. Schools,
businesses and households are encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans.
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Are you getting those emails from me? If not, all you have to do is to “Opt-In” to receive them. Heck, just send me an email n8sy@n8sy.com, I’ll get you added to the mailing list. There’s a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it’s on the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it:
http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html
I urge all of you to make sure that everyone, regardless of whether they are a League member or not, get signed up for one of these options. You can always “Opt-Out” at any time if you feel this is not what you were expecting.
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ALSO.. Have you seen the NEWEST “Handbook Giveaway” drawing on the website yet? It’s there..!! Looking at the results so far entered in the latest question poll it looks like you really want this drawing to continue. To enter the drawing all you need to do is fill in a couple of boxes on the form.. (your name and email). That’s you need to do to be entered into a drawing to win a 2016 ARRL softcover Handbook. There’s nothing else required (Oh.. You do need to be a resident of Ohio to win..) The winner will be mailed the Handbook at my cost. This is being offered just to see how many folks are really checking in on the website. Got the idea? Best of luck to you!!
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HEY, there’s another NEW – one question – questionnaire on the Ohio Section Website? This question is really important for me to know.. I’m asking if you use Facebook or Twitter. I really want to know if you are using either of these Social Media outlets so I can better communicate with all of you. It only asks this one question and it will take all of about 2 seconds for you to answer it, and you can see how your answer stacks up with others instantly. If you haven’t done it yet, please do.. I really want to hear from you.
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I’ve been really busy attending meetings and hamfests. As you may know, the Ohio Section of the ARRL is the largest Section in the country. It’s even bigger than a Division or two. So, with that in mind, it’s only fair to say that Ohio also deserves to have a full time Section Manager. One that can freely travel all over the state visiting with, and representing YOU. So, don’t be surprised when I just “pop-in” at your meeting or function. I really do like traveling and visiting with all of you at your hamfests, club meetings, picnics and especially breakfasts. It’s fantastic!
That's going to do it for now.. Don't forget to check-in tomorrow with your local ARES / RACES or EMA!!
73, for now..
Scott, N8SY..
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