We Are Appreciated

This just in from our events coordinator Bill Paul:

From: Melissa Sanchez [mailto:msanchez@lakelandrealtors.org]
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 10:31 AM
To: ‘Bill@WPaulRealtor.com’
Subject: Warrior Walk

Bill,

Just another note of THANKS to your groups for such a fantastic job at the 5th annual Warrior Walk in Lakeland. I received so many compliments about your group and the extraordinary help you all provided. Especially to me and my key contacts. As a matter of fact, I wish we would have connected years ago as I could have used your talent and services for years prior. It would have made this event MUCH easier!!

Thank you again for everything you provided and the services you offered. What a fantastic event and you were a big part of making it as smooth as possible.

Melissa Sanchez
Communications/ Events Coordinator
Lakeland Association of REALTORS®
863.687-6111 Ph. ** 863.688-8253 Fx.
Email: MSanchez@lakelandrealtors.org

Rattlesnake Festival and Run

Ham Radio Volunteers needed.

What: 2014 Rattlesnake Run 
When: October 18 2014 7am to 10?
Where: San Antonio , Florida 
Why: Public Service event  
How: Via Amatuer Radio 
Ham Radio Operators are now part of the Rattlesnake Runs Communication Team. Operators offer accurate and reliable voice communication support between the Aid and Medical Stations along the course and the Event Command Center. We are seeking FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. Volunteers are not required to have prior experience, but if you do have experience with marathons, road races, adventure relays, or similar public service events let us know. Volunteers must be able to supply their own equipment.( a 2m handie-talkie)
If you wish to be part of the Ham Radio Volunteer Program at the 2014 Rattlesnake Run, please send an email to n2kbk@… or call/Text 727-484-8099
Ham Radio Volunteers will be using the E.P.A.R.S. VHF repeater (146.880 -.600) to support the event. Volunteers will work alongside the local service agencies and municipal city departments to ensure participant safety.
The registration deadline for all Ham Radio Volunteers is Saturday October 11th (1 week prior to event) Contact n2kbk@… to let him know that you can help.
Thank you for your support!
Chris Bloxsom , N2KBK
This year we will have a special event station set up at the rattlesnake festival. Promoting Amateur Radio to the public. Please come by and visit. We are also looking for people to operate and meet the public.

Action August

First the candidates. Congratulations to all!

Eleven years old!Luis Moreno Jr KC1CJL, with Peggy, N4PEG, and Richard, W8DUK

Luis and his proud parents and siblings.

The usual suspects, and a few new ones.
Randy Wildman, AD4RW; Louis Pacheco, KK4TSH, general (dark T-shirt); Austin Kline, KM4DNB, technician, (plaid shirt); Richard Grubb, W8DUK; Ringo Breton, KG4DUF

and also.
Pictured here are Lawrence McCoy, KM4DNC, new tech, and Richard W8DUK, one of our clubs new VEs

Our birthday couple. Norma on Monday, Don on Friday.

Some people will do anything for attention. 🙂

Norma and Pat negotiating an age deal. They decided on an even split, 42 years each. 🙂

Lakeland’s 5th Annual Warrior Walk

Detailed information under the flyer.

Wounded Warrior Walk Date: Saturday, July 19, 2014
Time: 6:30 A.M. ( 13 minutes before sunrise)
Place: First Presbyterian Church at 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive. That’s the big (only)
church on the east side of the lake. Same location as the recent March of Dimes event.

Parking for volunteers is available via the north (left) driveway.

If you are coming from the Bartow area on US 98 turn left at the first
traffic light past Grove Park Shopping center. Follow Crystal Lake Drive to Lake
Hollingsworth Drive where you will turn right and find the church 100 yards on your right.

If you are coming from the Tampa or north Lakeland area go south on US98 which becomes
Bartow High Way. Don’t miss the turn. Continue on US98 then turn south (right ) onto
Hollingsworth Road (At Lakeland Senior High School) which will take you to Lake Hollingsworth
Drive. Turn left to the church.

From South Lakeland, take Cleveland Heights or Beacon to Lake Hollingsworth.

Freq: Lakeland repeater. Don’t forget to charge your handhelds. I will be on the air
by 5:00 A.M. Call for “Bill” or WW1WDP

Contrary to previous information assignments will be made at the church that morning. I have
the LARC safety vests; don’t forget your name tags.

I thank each and every one of you for helping to make this a great event.

At the March of Dimes walk several of us saw the essential donut delivery guy in
his $50,000.00 Audi forget his manners and cause a scene. We were all really glad
he wasn’t associated with us.
Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Be ready
for heat, egos and tempers.

For those who are interested and available, the small American flags will be placed
on the church grounds at 9:00 AM Wednesday morning.

Bill Paul

(863) 660-697

Post Field Day BBQ

Monday, July 7th LARC Meeting will be a BBQ
Catered by Jimbo’s
Bring a dessert to share.

Field day images by Mathew and more.

Start Time: 6:00 PM Surprise drawing: 7:00 PM

We will also be conducting our Field Day Drawing that was unable to be conducted on the field day evening. Purchase your tickets at the meeting, field day, or contact Rich at 813-240-5614, and pay at the door. The deadline for contacting him is Friday, July 4th.

Testing on the 7th will begin at 5:00 instead of 5:30.Please give me a call or send an email letting me know how many will be attending dinner. I just need the numbers and you can pay me later.

Field Day 2014

A special thanks to Matthew and others who pitched in to take the pictures in my absence.

A special thank you goes to AZ Kobryn for producing ten video clips of our field day. Please take the time to check them out.See link under the slide show for the videos.

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Click here for a series of videos taken at our field day!
 Click her for Field Day pictures taken by Tom Evans

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Photos by George KI4NBE.