The latest ARES E-Letter has been released.

In this issue:

• ARRL Statement of the Purpose of Amateur Radio
• Statement of ARRL Director of Emergency Management on ARES Connect
• FEMA 2020 Highlights
• Letters: The Problem with Complex, Menu-Driven Handhelds, Responses
• Letters: Equipment Selection Criteria for EOC Installs
• ARES Communicator Wins 2020 Ellen White, W1YL, Award
• Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network MESH Comes to Hawaii
• Mesh Video and Tower Trailers at Prep Exercise for Minnesota Urban Ski and Bike Race
• K1CE For a Final: Winlink Thursday – A Lesson in Training and Practice

N8QHV’s latest training was on the COVID Vaccination.

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N8QHV’s latest training was on National Academies of of Science, Engineering and Medicine.

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N8QHV’s latest training was on EMA Radiological Equipment.

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Phil Wolfe N8OTQ, has volunteered to be the West Central Ohio District 3 Net Manager replacing John Massey. Please welcome Phil.

Don – KB8PSL
District Emergency Coordinator
West Central Ohio D-3 ARES

Paul Simmons WA1EIB, has been appointed the new EC for Miami County.  Contact information for him has been posted on the EC page.

I’m sad to report John Massey WX8JDM, became a silent key.

John was net manager for the West Central Ohio District 3 ARES since March 2019.
I’ll provide information for John’s arrangements once I receive the details.

Randy Allen KAØAZS, will be the temporary net manager.

Don Parker – KB8PSL
District Emergency Coordinator
West Central Ohio D-3 ARES

Update 19 December 2020.

Obituary:

John D. Massie, 66, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2020. He was born December 20, 1953, to William and Joan (Bennett). He leaves behind three children, Tina of Springfield, Katie, and John Jr. of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Aimee and Dustin of Springfield and Malcolm of New Jersey; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Vicki, Helen, Sue, and Tonya, all of Ohio; and brother, Bill of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Suzanne; and a grandson, Jesse. John served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1975 and was honorably discharged. Services, with military honors, will be held at 1:00 pm Monday at Dayton National Cemetery with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES – KENNEY – ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

N8QHV’s latest training was on getting college credit for FEMA courses.

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N8QHV’s latest training was on The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC).

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N8QHV’s latest training was on FEMA’s CPG101 Review.

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