Section News
N2QZ retires, KC2PNI joins the team. Unfortunately I must announce that Nicholas S. Castellano, N2QZ will be stepping down as Section Traffic Manager for our Eastern New York Section. Nick has served as STM since 2005. I seem to lose more good volunteers to great employment promotions, which is the case with Nick. Nick has done an outstanding job as STM. His work in developing the nets, it's volunteers, NTS education and serving as Net Manager have been amongst the best I have seen in all the sections. Volunteers like Nick don't come along too often. With that I give a heartfelt thank you to Nick (and his lovely wife and children for letting him spend the time) and I can only hope that one day he will find the time to volunteer again on a Section level. Good luck Nick! Fortunately, we have a volunteer who is stepping up to the plate as Section Traffic Manager. Phil Simonis, KC2PNI will be serving as STM as of September 2008. Phil is already a hard working volunteer in our Eastern New York Section serving as Vice-President of the Mount Beacon Amateur Radio Club and as an AEC ARES member of Dutchess County. Phil has been a traffic handler for some time now and has participated in NTS instruction classes. Phil is a member of local VHF and state wide HF traffic nets. My thanks goes out to Phil for deciding to take the job considering his busy schedule with work and family. Please take time to join me in thanking Nick for his fruitful hard work and to welcome Phil to his new appointment. 73...Pete N2YJZ
N2OBY Appointed New Section Emergency Coordinator - 2/23/08(Pete Cecere - ENY SM)It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Ken Gross N2OBY as Section Emergency Coordinator for Eastern New York. Ken has served as District Emergency Coordinator for ENY since 2004 and resides in Fishkill NY. Ken worked very closely with Frank Stone KB2YUR SEC (SK) over the years and brings experience and determination to the position. There is still sadness in my heart with the passing of Frank and the need to appoint someone to take over his role as SEC. Frank was an exemplary SEC and a true friend. Frank’s shoes will not be easy to fill but I have complete confidence and believe in Ken’s ability to do so. Please welcome Ken to his new position and look forward to future ENY ARES activities and growth. 73, Pete Cecere N2YJZ Section Manager Eastern New York Orange County ARES/RACES Mobile Command Center Drill - 1/7/08 - 1/8/08Click here for story and photographs. New Hudson Valley Net Web Page(From Ed Rubin N2JBA - HVN Net Manager) "HVN has a nicely developing web page which can be accessed at: There is a great deal of information on this site to include the net structure, pre and post-amble, net history, net control stations and net liaisons. There are hyperlinks to the PSCM, (Public Service Communications Manual) - Appendix B, which has all the guidelines for the ARRL National Traffic System. Thanks to Andrew N2FTR, and Finn WB2UWU, who technically make this site possible. Please peruse the website, make suggestions, present ideas and provide feedback." |
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