Left to right: Richard Grubb-W8duk, Doug Herbert-KM4BYQ, Peggy Lang, Glenn Culler, Wilson Rry-KM4BYS, Mike Shreve- KK4UGD, and Randy Wildman.

After reviewing the test results,  Rich introduced Fred who covered a battery of details in preparation for the upcoming Field Day Ofensive.

After Fred, Don demonstrated how to measure rainfall with the official CoCorah rain gauge.

Finally, we had no less than two birthdays this month. Please note, that only Glen was willing to share his age. On the rare occasions when Al shares his age, it is rumored that he prefers the Juperian calendar.

Field Day Marshal Fred addresses the troops before Operation Field Day 2014.

 Singing in the rain Don (“Kelly”) demonstrates how to read a rain gauge. Hat is optional. 🙂

Now that’s what I call a cake! We may be amatures when it comes to radio, but when it comes to eating, we are professionals all.

Al has been know to tell Marge and others that after someone put a hex on him he believes he is only 4B years old. Sounds evasive to me. 🙂

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.

Neither lightning nor tornado can stop these two new hams, pictured here with the usual suspects. Please welcome  Bob Doherty KM4BAO next to Peggy, and Glen “SPARKS” Goodale KM4BAP to the left of Chet.

We owe another big thank you to Dan Noah – WX4DAN for his outstanding SkyWarn presentation. For those interested in the weather, and I know all of us are, here are a couple links that you may find useful:
National Weather Service Forecast, Tampa Bay Area, FL and
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The new SKYWARN Team. Congratulations to everyone. 

You made my day, whoever you are. 🙂

and, many hams are, you may be interested in a free ride, May 1st to the 16th only, on the SunRail http://www.sunrail.com/
Click on the above link for more information. Be sure to check the schedule, and determine if there is parking at the station you wish to board.

LARC’s three governing values are Service, Comradery, and Knowledge. Activities like the March For Babies is just one of the many ways we literally, walk the talk. As in past years, LARC was there to provide communication support during the March Of Dimes Walk For Babies.

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The Tuesday Breakfast Club is not an official club function, but most of its members are also LARC  members. We meet every Tuesday, 9:00 AM at the Brunch Box, 725 East Memorial. (Most come a few minutes early.) The food is good, and the conversation is about as diverse as you can imagine. While the men talk men talk, the women talk …? Well, I can’t really say, but I would have to assume it is very supportive of their spouses hobby. 🙂

Oh, and just in case you are wondering. Yes, we would love to see you there. 

Chet wanted to have some lucky person win this copy of the Amateur Radio Handbook, but he wanted it to go to someone new to the hobby. So we held a drawing for only hams who have recently been licensed. The lucky winner was Jim, seen here with Chet. Congratulations Jim, and thank you Chet for donating this handbook.

Please contact Patrick at patrickboneil@juno.com if you are interested in helping with this worthy cause.
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This event lasts only a few hours. You are advised to arrive early, since parking is very limited.

Congratulations All

 Ashley Metts Miller, volunteer coordinator for VISTE, delivered an enthusiastic presentation on what the Volunteers In Service To the Elderly is all about. She put a face on the mission and vision on this worthy cause.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Ashley at Ashley@viste.org.
To learn more about VISTE or to volunteer click here

Al Presents The Case For JT65

Click here for a link to Al’s presentation.

Don Makes Waves

Please contact Rich so that I can get it back to you.