CERT Boca Raton

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for April 26, 2011

2011-04-26T20:18:00.000-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
April 26, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA).After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Command One (Frank Correggio) is holding the monthly (Wednesday, tomorrow, come at about 6:30 so that we can be ready to begin promptly at7 PM, 6500 Congress) CERT meeting schedule for CERT business and hands on training all in one visit! Be sure to send this email to all of your team members and have them RSVP fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us as soon as possible!
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participate with tonight’s CERT Nets, and thank you to BRFRS (147.255), the Gold Coast Amateur (W4BUG, 146.8) for allowing us to use these frequencies.
Calendar of CERT Events
Thursday, April 28, please join us on our Channel 12 for the Deerfield Beach Radio CERT Net. It is held at 8 PM Sharp.
Thank you to Shirley Ritchie for taking over CERT Nets the second week of the month! Do we have any more kind souls who would like to volunteer for an evening or more? Please contact John Melcher, N8JUC@yahoo.com.
Please share this information with your Team Members.
Send any questions, corrections, or additions to Dana Galloway, magical1@bellsouth.net.

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for April 19, 2011

2011-04-19T20:22:00.001-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
April 19, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and Plan B was John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class was recently held. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Command One (Frank Correggio) is looking to plan the first monthly CERT meeting, Wednesday, April 27. Please look for this meeting to put on your calendar, and send him your RSVP to fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us. All members are invited!
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
4. John (10 Echo, N8JUC) reported a calm and enjoyable time last Saturday at the FAU Triathlon where HAM operators assisted with safety.
5. HAM Radio Operators are invited to take part in the ARES/RACES meeting held tomorrow (Wednesday night) on frequency 146.67 at7PM for the South Towns ARES/RACES, 7:30 for the North Towns RACES, and 8PM (or 20 hrs.) for the All-County NET. For more information, log on to www.PBC.org.
Also from John (10 Echo): There is still plenty of room in the next Skywarn Class on May 14, 2011 at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operation Center. This will be a combined BASIC and ADVANCED class, taught in one day, by a representative from the National Weather Service, Miami. The class starts at 9:30 AM (sign up 9:00 AM) and will go until about 2:30 PM. If you or anyone that you know are interested in taking this class please go to www.pbcskywarn.org and click on the Skywarn Classes Page and click on the Register "click here" link to sign up.
Maurice Dake, K9EE
County Skywarn Coordinator
Palm Beach County-_This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)

Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us on Thursday, April 21st at 8 PM, for Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in March, April, and beyond - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• Wednesday, April 27- CERT meeting, 6500 Congress, 7 PM.
• May 14th- Skywarn Class (above)
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for April 12, 2011

2011-04-12T19:38:00.001-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
April 12, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and Plan B was Shirley Ritchie (4 Delta, N4JKI). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class was recently held. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Command One (Frank Correggio) is looking to plan the first monthly CERT meeting, perhaps near the end of April. He is currently trying to line up speakers. Please look for this meeting to put on your calendar!
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
4. From Ron Diego: On Sunday, April 17, HAM Radio operators are invited to attend the triathlon at FAU to help with safety, and the route takes place over the CITY. It begins at 6.30 hrs. and lasts until 10.30 hrs. Meet at the Griddle to get your assignments. Please contact Ron with your RSVP at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com. Your help is always appreciated!
5. Radio frequencies are in the process of being changed by the FCC giving us greater capability in our communications. This will be happening over the next 8 weeks, we will convene to make the physical changes to the radios that we use.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us on Thursday, April 14th at 8 PM, for Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in March, April, and beyond - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• April 17th – FAU Triathlon, help from HAM operators is requested from 6:30 to 10:30 AM.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for April 5, 2011

2011-04-05T19:53:00.001-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
April 5, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and Plan B was Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class was held last Wednesday evening, March 16 at 6 PM. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Command One wishes to thank those CERT members who attended and helped with the graduation and the Fire/Rescue Expo.
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
4. From Ron Diego: On Sunday, April 17, HAM Radio operators are invited to attend the triathlon at FAU to help with safety, and the route takes place over the CITY. It begins at 6.30 hrs and lasts until 10.30 hrs. Please contact Ron with your RSVP at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com. Your help is always appreciated!
5. Radio frequencies are in the process of being changed by the FCC giving us greater capability in our communications. This will be happening over the next 8 weeks, we will convene to make the physical changes to the radios that we use.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us on Thursday, April 7th at 8 PM, for Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in March, April, and beyond - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• April 17th – FAU Triathlon, help from HAM operators is requested from 6:30 to 10:30 AM.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for March 29, 2011

2011-03-29T20:16:00.001-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
March 29, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was John Melcher (10 Echo), and for Plan B was also (Zone 10, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class was held last Wednesday evening, March 16. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
Rebecca Creighton (RCreighton@brrh.com) has asked for assistance by our CERT team on Friday for a Regional Disaster exercise at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. If you are interested in attending please let me know ASAP. They are looking for 10 CERT members. This is a great way to help hone your skills and meet people. It is a great way to have CERT introduced to other agencies. If you or any of your team is interested please contact me by replying to this email. Thank you.

Friday: April 1st

Time: 10am - noon

Location: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Parking Lot

Equipment: This is a disaster exercise – all CERT gear is in order. Eye protection, mask, and latex gloves are a must.

Uniform: CERT Shirt, long pants (no jeans) closed toed shoe, Vest etc.

Activation Process: TBA – I will let you know.

2. CERT team activation as first responders to help us as the hospital during this year’s regional exercise. The exercise will begin around 10 AM on the 1st and we should be done by noon. It is a Cities Readiness Exercise of a terrorist biological and chemical attack. RSVP to Frank (Command One) at fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us ASAP!

The hospital will be overwhelmed with patients who are seeking treatment for a nasty biological issue and/or a chemical issue. I am planning on about 200 paper triage patients and am hoping to get at least 10 live victims.
Based on initial triage, using a START methodology, the patients will be separated into chemical or biological. The chemical patients will require decontamination through our tent. The biological will be separated into red, yellow, green and black to determine treatment priority.
I also think the CERT would be a huge help in backing up Security by helping man the perimeter…if they want.
They will need to remember to protect themselves from our biological problem…this is an airborne droplet. The chemical incident will be from the Cruzan so the chance of gross cross contamination will be low…although gloves will be a good idea.

3. The Fire Department Expo was held by new stadium at FAU last Saturday. Thank you to Burt Goodman and all of our dedicated CERT members for their turn out at this lovely event!
4. Command One is working on a monthly (Monday or Tuesday) CERT meeting schedule for CERT business and hands on training all in one visit!
5. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
6. ARRL HAM Simulated Hurricane Drill. You may stay at home and listen for the Section Emergency Test (SET) net control station, 146.67,145. 29 in EOA6 (Boca), 146.82, EOA5 (Delray) frequencies, then find the frequency that works best for you. This will be held on April 2 at 09.00 hrs. through 10.30 hrs.
7. From Ron Diego: On Sunday, April 17, HAM Radio operators are invited to attend the triathlon at FAU to help with safety. It begins at 6:30 AM and lasts until 10:30 AM. Please contact Ron with your RSVP at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com. Your help is always appreciated!
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRS (147.255), Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club (W4BUG 146.820) for allowing us to use these frequencies.
Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us March 31st at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in March, April, and beyond - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• Friday, April 1, CERT Drill at Boca regional hospital at 10: 00 for 10 members or leaders. Contact Frank to RSVP.
• April 2nd- ARRL Drill, from home, begins with SET net control station, and then move to one you can work with. It will be fun and good experience.
• April 17th – FAU Triathlon, help from HAM operators is requested from 6:30 to 10:30 AM.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for March 22, 2011

2011-03-22T19:46:00.002-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
March 22, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was John Melcher (10 Echo), and for Plan B was also (Zone 10, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class was held last Wednesday evening, March 16 at 6 PM. CERT Team Leaders: be on the lookout for your new members, and make contact with them. Nick will be sending the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.

2. The Fire Department Expo will be held at the new stadium at FAU on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 3. Please register with Frank (RSVP to his email when you can come, right on the subject line, and if you can help out for part or all of the day.) We may be able to perform a live demonstration! Thank you to Burt Goodman, n for his help in planning this event.
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
4. ARRL HAM Simulated Hurricane Drill. You may stay at home and listen for the AOR, 146.67,145. 22 in EOC6 (Boca), 146.482, 145.31, EOC5 (Delray) frequencies, then find the frequency that works best for you. This will be held on April 2.
5. From Ron Diego: On Sunday, April 17, HAM Radio operators are invited to attend the triathlon at FAU to help with safety. It begins at 6:30 AM and lasts until 10:30 AM. Please contact Ron with your RSVP at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com. Your help is always appreciated!
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us March 24th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in March, April, and beyond - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM or before. Stay for a shift, a show, or to stay all day. In RSVP line: “EXPO, yes, 10 to3, 1 show”.
• April 2nd- ARRL Drill, from home, begins with AOR station, and then move to one you can work with. It will be fun and good experience.
• April 17th – FAU Triathlon, help from HAM operators is requested from 6:30 to 10:30 AM.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for March 15, 2011

2011-03-15T20:42:00.000-04:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
March 15, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Dana Galloway and (10 Bravo), and for Plan B was Shirley Ritchie (Zone 3, K4JKI). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class will be held tomorrow evening, March 16 at 6 PM. CERT Team Leaders are invited to attend to meet the new members share our spirit. If you would like to help with the drill, please be there at 6 PM, or if you would just like to meet the new members and share the dinner that will begin at 7:30. PLEASE R.S.V.P. to Frank so he knows how much food to order. Nick will be sent the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.

2. The Fire Department Expo will be held at the new stadium at FAU on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 3. Please register with Frank (RSVP to his email when you can come, right on the subject line, and if you can help out for part or all of the day.) We may be able to perform a live demonstration! Thank you to Burt Goodman for his help in planning this event.
3. John Melcher has gotten us up to date with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf.
4. ARRL Search and Rescue Drill. You may stay at home and listen for the AOR frequency, then find the frequency that works best for you. This will be held on April 2.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, March 16th –Graduation of the current CERT class. Wednesday evening. 6-9 PM. 800 Banyan Blvd,
• Thursday, join us March 17th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM or before. Stay for a shift, a show, or to stay all day. In RSVP line: “EXPO, yes, 10 to3, 1 show”.
• April 2nd- ARRL S&R Drill, from home, begins with AOR station, and then move to one you can work with. It will be fun and good experience.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for March 8, 2011

2011-03-08T20:07:00.000-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
March 8, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, + were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class will be held on March 16 at 6 PM. CERT members, especially Team Leaders, are invited to attend to meet the new members share our spirit. RSVP to Frank so he knows how much food to order. Nick will be sent the new names so the new members will know which Zone they are in. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions! Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, K4JKI) has graciously offered to take the second Tuesday of the month Plan B slot for Net Control. Thank you, Shirley!

3. Saturday the 12, the Dory Slosberg Bike ride from Boca to Jupiter, will stop by at Station 5 to honor one of our most beloved fire fighter, John Wilson. The festivities will begin at 1:00 PM.

4. The Fire Department Expo will be held at the new stadium at FAU on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 3. Please register with Frank (RSVP to his email when you can come, right on the story line. if you can help out for part or all of the day.) We may be able to perform a live demonstration! Thank you to Burt Goodman for his help in planning this event.
5. John Melcher has gotten us up to day with the changed reporting system from the National Hurricane Center. Click on http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/updates2011.pdf .
6. AARL Search and Rescue Drill. You may stay at home and listen for the AOR frequency, then find the frequency that works best for you.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, March 8nd –current meeting of the CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us March 9th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• March 12- 1:00PM, join us at Station 5 when we and City Dignitaries will welcome the bike riders who are riding from Boca to Jupiter, here to honor FireFighter Jon Wilson, and the ride to honor Dory Slosberg. RSVP to Frank.
• March 16th- CERT Graduation. Meet your new members, RSVP to Frank.
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM or before. Stay for a shift, a show, or to stay all day. In RSVP line: “EXPO, yes, 10 to3, 1 show”.
• April 2nd- AARL S&R Drill, from home, begin with AOR station, then move to one you can work with. It will be fun and good experience.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for March 1, 2011

2011-03-01T19:49:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
March 1, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The graduation session of the New CERT class will be held on March 16 at 6 PM. CERT members, especially Team Leaders, are invited to attend to meet the new members share our spirit. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for later this year) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions! Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, K4JKI) has graciously offered to take the second Tuesday of the month Plan B slot for Net Control. Thank you, Shirley!

3. The Fire Department Expo will be held at the new stadium at FAU on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 3. Please register with Frank if you can help out for part or all of the day. We may be able to perform a live demonstration! Thank you to Burt Goodman for his help in planning this event.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, March 2nd –current meeting of the CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us March 4th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls on Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• March 16th- CERT Graduation.
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Team Leader Meeting February 23, 2011

2011-02-25T21:19:00.001-05:00

CERT Team Leader Meeting
February 23, 2011
Attendees included: Frank Correggio, Dana Galloway, Susan Sosin, Charna Lazar, Diana Helmer, Ross Evans, Jim Imbimbo, Ron Diego, John Melcher, Cheryl Freeman, Nicola Zordan, James McDavitt, Elan Geffen, Andy Zerbock, Bill Leitner, Ed Sol, and Harriet Sol.
At a few minutes after 7 PM, the meeting was called to order by Command One, Frank Correggio:
1. Critique on last Semi-Annual Meeting: Perhaps too long, and speakers, though very informative need to keep it shorter and to the point as far as how their topics relate to CERT. It was agreed that the topics should be shorted and that teams could be sitting together to help cohesiveness. Ideas for speakers were strongly suggested from among the attendantship.
2. Please work with your Team Members to update your Disaster Plan. Print out a copy from your copy on the net and send it out either on line or by mail. Have them understand that after an emergency, no matter what the communications or lack of them, meet at you Primary Meeting Place. Bring the materials that you think you’ll need, especially water and protein bars. We should contact our membership often!
3. New CERT Classes are going well, with approximately 20 participants. Remember you are always welcome to join in a class to help, to have a refresher, or both. Just be sure you left Frank know in advance fcorreggi@ci.boca-raton.fl.us. And remember the next session is planned for late summer/Fall, so have prospective members contact Susan Vanden Broeck at 393=7770 to register.
4. CERT demo at the Health and Safety Expo at FAU will be held on Saturday, March26 from 10 to 3 PM. We have a great need for volunteers to man the CERT table and possibly give CERT demonstrations of some of the activities CERT does. Please send Frank an e-mail with the hours you can devote to our great cause and if you’d like to take part in a scenario or two. Fun!!!
5. A new idea for CERT classes is to have a monthly cert meeting/class: CERT Night. Easy to remember, it’s always on our calendars, and we I is open to all of the membership. It will help us on so many levels, and have a short class as well as short “what’s new” meeting, and we get to see each other more often! We have not yet decided if it will be the first Monday or the last Friday or which date, but it will be a consistent day each month.
6. A Pet CPR class is in the planning by one of our own CERT members. More to come…it may be at one of our monthly meetings! At least 15 people will be needed to fill the class.
7. Boca Strike Team and Boca SOGs. Fashioned after sister city models, Frank has be working very hard to make these too tools available to us in Boca. Too make sure that everything is just right takes a considerable amount of time, but they are in the works daily, and for many months. Remember, good things come to those who wait!
8. We will have our next CERT Graduation on March 16, so please try to be there even for a few minutes to support the new members.

9. June 23 through June 26 is the Explorers’ Convention at Lynn University. CERT members may be needed to help on the 24 and 25, more information to follow.
10. We need to settle on a Semi-Annual Meeting Date. Suggestions were made that we watch for school schedules and vacation dates and plan from that.
11. John Melcher was asked about the radio situation, and has asked for more members to help with Net Control, and it will be published in the web-site. Shirley Ritchie, so far is the only person who has stepped up to take one Tuesday every month on Plan B, and would gladly take Plan A also, but all the radios are out. For those of you with radios, there are people who are willing to run the Net Control, so please consider passing your unused radio to one of these kind people.
12. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM.

Any questions, comments or questions, please direct them to Dana Galloway, mailto:magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for February 22, 2011

2011-02-22T19:46:00.000-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
February 22, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The sixth session of the New CERT class that began January 19, will resume tomorrow night at 6 PM. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Wes Adams, Pat Bidwell, Pat McFadden, and Lillian, have been a big help already. On tonight’s agenda is the Special Op’s truck demonstration that is truly amazing! We may be invited for a short visit during our meeting. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions! Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, K4JKI) has graciously offered to take the second Tuesday of the month Plan B slot for Net Control. Thank you, Shirley!

3. The Team Leader Meeting is tomorrow night, Wednesday, when we might discuss CERT classes, potential speakers, CERT activities, radio issues, SOGs, the strike team and the next Semi-Annual Meeting. Please come and lend your strength to our powerful organization. It is at 7 PM at 6500 Congress.
4. The Fire Department Expo will be held at the new stadium at FAU on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 3. Please register with Frank if you can help out for part or all of the day. We may be able to perform a live demonstration! Thank you to Burt Goodman for his help in planning this event.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, February 23rd –current meeting of the CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us February 24th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• February 23rd- Team Leader Meeting. 7PM, 6500 Congress Avenue.
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T20:10:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
February 15, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The fifth session of the New CERT class that began January 19, will resume tomorrow night at 6 PM. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Wes Adams, Pat Bidwell, and Pat McFadden have been a big help already. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions! Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, K4JKI) has graciously offered to take the second Tuesday of the month Plan B slot for Net Control. Thank you, Shirley!

3. The Team Leader Meeting originally planned for February 21st (tentatively) at 6:30 PM, must be rescheduled. Suggestions for February 28 (Monday) or March 8 (voting Tuesday) have been made. What date is best for you, being a Monday or Tuesday, remembering Tuesday is Radio Check night). Let the objections begin! We want to keep everyone up to date with CERT classes, potential speakers, CERT activities, radio issues, and the next Semi-Annual Meeting. Please come and lend your strength to our powerful organization.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, February 9th –third meeting of the current CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us February 4th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in January, February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• February TBA - Team Leader Meeting. DO NOT COME FEB. 21st!!!
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for February 8, 2011

2011-02-08T21:29:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
February 8, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO) and for Plan B was Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, N4JKI). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The fourth session of the New CERT class that began January 19, will resume tomorrow night at 6 PM. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Wes Adams, Pat Bidwell, and Pat McFadden have been a big help already. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions! Shirley Ritchie (Zone 4, K4JKI) has graciously offered to take the second Tuesday of the month Plan B slot for Net Control. Thank you, Shirley!

3. There will be a Team Leader Meeting on February 21st (tentatively) at 6:30 PM. Please mark your calendars. We want to keep everyone up to date with CERT classes, potential speakers, CERT activities, radio issues, and the next Semi-Annual Meeting. Please come and lend your strength to our powerful organization.
4. We have suddenly and sorrowfully lost a beloved member of fire department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Firefighter John Wilson.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, February 9th –third meeting of the current CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us February 10th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in January, February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• February 21st (tentatively) – Team Leader Meeting at 6500 Congress at 6:30 PM.
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for February 1, 2011

2011-02-01T20:05:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
February 1, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The third session of the New CERT class that began January 19, and will resume tomorrow night at 6 PM. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Wes Adams, Pat Bidwell, and Pat McFadden have been a big help already. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!

3. Frank Correggio (Command One) is still working on the CERT Strike Team. More information to come, but it is being worked on and vetted, and will be worth the wait!
4. There will be a Team Leader Meeting on February 21st (tentatively) at 6:30 PM. Please mark your calendars. We want to keep everyone up to date with CERT classes, potential speakers, CERT activities, radio issues, and the next Semi-Annual Meeting. Please come and lend your strength to our powerful organization.
5. The BFRSD and FAU will be holding a Health and Wellness Fair at the new FAU Stadium. Please sign up with Frank if you’d like to help with the CERT Table. March 26 at 10 AM.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, February 2nd –third meeting of the current CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us February 3rd at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in January, February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• February 21st (tentatively) – Team Leader Meeting at 6500 Congress at 6:30 PM.
• March 26th- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table. Begins at 10:00 AM
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for January 25, 2011

2011-01-25T20:51:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
January 25, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Frank Correggio (Command ONE). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. The second session of the New CERT class started January 19, and will resume tomorrow night at 6 PM. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Wes Adams, Pat Bidwell, and Pat McFadden have been a big help already. Please have anyone interested in the second CERT sessions (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!

3. Frank Correggio (Command One) is still working on the CERT Strike Team. More information to come.
4. There will be a Team Leader Coordinator teleconference next Tuesday night at 6 PM. Please mark your calendars, TLC’s! That is February 25th at the same number that was planned for this evening.
5. The BFRSD and FAU will be holding a Health and Wellness Fair at the new FAU Stadium. Please sign up with Frank if you’d like to help with the CER Table.
Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, January 26th –second meeting of the current CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us January 27th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesdays in January, February, and March - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• Tuesday, February 1st, 6 PM, TLC teleconference.
• March 23rd- Health and Wellness Fair at FAU’s new Stadium. Please e-mail Frank if you’d like to help with a CERT Table.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for January 18, 2011

2011-01-18T20:28:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
January 18, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, tomorrow night at 6 PM, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested in the second session (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
2. Our own CERT Zone 10 member, Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie is joining together with Mayor Susan Welchel for the upcoming election. Both have, in addition to looking out for City business, quite well, I might add, hold the CERT program in great importance for the safety of our City. Please remember them when it comes time to vote!
3. The latest report from Elan Geffen (1 Bravo) is that Zone 1 co-Team Leader Andy Zerbock is recovering well and is almost back to being as good as new. Great news!!!
4. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!

5. Frank Correggio (Command One) is still working on the CERT Strike Team. More information to come.
6. There will be a Team Leader Coordinator teleconference next Tuesday night at 6 PM. Please mark your calendars, TLC’s! That is February 25th at the same number that was planned for this evening.
7. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

8. Congratulations to Mark Fila and David Messinger, who both work for Palm Beach County on obtaining a dedicated frequency for the use of unincorporated Palm Beach County CERT. Details of how this frequency will be used are still being worked out. This frequency and its associated equipment should allow all of the CERT teams in unincorporated Palm Beach County to communicate with the county emergency operations center without the need for a special license. (The county holds the license). We'll provide more information as it becomes available.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Wednesday, January 19th – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• Thursday, join us January 20 at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Saturday, January 22th, SkyWarn class at Palm Beach County EOC.
• Tuesday, January 25th, 6 PM, TLC teleconference.
• Tuesday, January 25th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for January 11, 2011

2011-01-11T19:58:00.002-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
January 11, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
New announcements and a few reminders:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested in the second session (planned for late September) contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
2. From Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO): South Counties ARES / RACES will be holding its next meeting on Monday, January 17th, at 1900 Hours (7 PM), at 6500 Congress Avenue, Fire Administration Building. The speaker will be Mr. Mark Fila, who has just penned a plan for communications implementation for the County, which will be a big help for us in the City as well. Please come and join us at the meeting and hear all about this important topic!
3. From Elan Geffen (1 Bravo): Zone 1 co-Team Leader Andy Zerbock, has been in a bicycle accident and is hospitalized at St. Mary’s, possibly for 2 weeks. Our thoughts, prayers (and possibly e-mails) are wishing Andy a speedy recovery.
4. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank (fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us), John Melcher (N8JUC@yahoo.com), or Dana Galloway (magical1@bellsouth.net) to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!

5. Frank Correggio (Command One) is still working on the CERT Strike Team. More information to come.
6. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us January 13 at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, January 18th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• Monday, January 17th, 7 PM, 6500 Congress: ARES / RACES meeting.
• Wednesday, January 19th – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for January 4, 2011

2011-01-04T20:05:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
January 4, 2011
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, Command One (Frank Correggio) made the following announcements:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. We have 25 new and 2 refreshers in the class. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend. Pat Bidwell has been a big help at all the recent sessions, and everyone who comes has always been appreciated!
2. Please have anyone interested in joining the second set of CERT classes (planned for after September), please contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
3. Our newsletter, The Responder, is due to be published to our computers by next Monday. If you have anything you would like to contribute, please send even just a paragraph about your zone or CERT thoughts and ideas to Command One (Frank) at fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us. (As soon as possible!)
4. Command One (Frank) will be meeting with Chief Wood and Assistant Chief Travieso to work on plans for a CERT Strike Team.

5. We will be having a Team Leader Meeting in February to plan the next Semi-Annual Meeting. Team Leaders, please help us to decide what date is most available for your attendance, and all members are invited to make suggestions for speakers and topics you would enjoy hearing at the Semi-Annual Meeting.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us January 6th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Next week have no set Net Control for many of the next few weeks. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• January 19 – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• February – date to be determined, Team Leader Meeting.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for December 28, 2010

2010-12-28T19:50:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
December 28, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Sheree Thomas (8 Alpha)). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
There were no new announcements, but check for up-dates:
1. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, (N8JUC.YAHOO.COM), Ron Diego, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
2. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
3. Continuing Education will begin again in February.
4. Susan Breece’s (Zone Boca West, KJ4PXB) daughter is healing quite nicely, and with a few minors problems to work out (jaws wired, rib involvement), she is back to work and doing famously after that terrible accident. She is being cared for at, that your prayers are being answered. Thank you!!!! .
5. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail, and then send them off to Frank at 6500 Congress.
6. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
7. From Ron Diego, our Net Control evening, he wishes all of us happy holidays and a great new year!
8. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, join us December 30th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, January 6, 2011 - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Next week have no Net Control for the next few weeks. Things changed a bit on the Net Calendar. After the 28th, we have no more Net Controls, So we better get ready and start signing up for them. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• January 19 – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for December 21, 2010

2010-12-21T20:23:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
December 21, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Ron Diego (W2DO, 57 Alpha). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
There were no new announcements, but check for up-dates:
1. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, (N8JUC.YAHOO.COM), Ron Diego, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
2. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
3. Continuing Education will begin again in February.
4. Susan Breece’s (Zone Boca West, KJ4PXB) daughter has been in a terrible car accident, and was hurt badly. She is being cared for at Hollywood Memorial Hospital, but expects to be released this week. Please keep up the prayers for Lauri, we can see they are working and we want her to keep on feeling our love and care for her. We all her recovery will be much easier than anticipated. Susan, call me, or any of your CERT family for anything, anytime.
5. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail, then send them off to Frank at 6500 Congress.
6. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
7. From Ron Diego, our Net Control evening, he wishes all of us happy holidays and a great new year!
8. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, Join us December 23th at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, December 28st - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Next week Sheree Thomas (8 Bravo) will host Plan A, and we need a host for Plan B for the 28th.Things changed a bit on the Net Calendar. After the 28th, we have no more Net Controls, So we better get ready and start signing up for them. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• January 19 – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for December 7, 2010

2010-12-07T19:51:00.000-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
December 7, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Charna Lazar (9 Charlie, KI4DDU). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, announcements were called for:
There were no new announcements, only reminders from last week:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
2. Continuing Education will begin again in February.
3. PARADE- December 8 on Federal Highway unfortunately is cancelled for CERT participation. There was just not enough response. We’ll try again next year! Frank sends his thanks to the six who signed up, and offers his apologies.
4. Susan Breece’s (Zone Boca West, KJ4PXB) daughter has been in a terrible car accident, and is hurt badly. She is being cared for at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. Frank will be visiting her, and we have all been asked to say a prayer for this lovely young woman.
5. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail.
6. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
7. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
8. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

9. From Frances Kiperman: By popular demand I placed the website back...Please go to www.certteamgator.com to keep apprised of all the CERT trainings in the South Florida area.
If you are interested in Search and Rescue, CERT Team Gator can become SARTECH II and SARTECH III certified...Go to http://www.nasar.org/nasar/.
Please let me know how many are interested SAR III is an online exam...
SAR II is 145 question exam and practical exam...Location to be
announced. NASAR || National Association For Search & Rescue www.nasar.org\
Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps
Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South
Florida Region, invite you to join us at the South ...Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. University of Miami, December 3-5, 2010. Please register at www.southfloridacitizencorpssymposium.com. I hope to see you there! Frances
CERT TRAINING
MORIKAMI GARDENS
DATE CHANGE:
January 23, 2011: 9am
Registration starts at 9am
Program starts promptly at 9:30-11:30
BBQ from 11:30-12:30
Please offer a hand!
Registration is now open for the venue at Morikami Gardens
Team Leaders: Please provide a list of all interested members as soon as possible. Boca Raton members have the opportunity to register first. There are currently 60 spaces open, 40 have been reserved for CERT members residing in the Boca Raton Neighborhoods.
Names of interested members and an up-to-date email address. Registration form attached:
REGISTRATION FORM_MorikamiGardens.doc (36KB

CERT POLO CLUB has graciously donated the food for 100 CERT members and any associated fees to run this event. Thank you! CERT Team Gator and its board will be organizing the venue, the stations, and taking registration. If you have any questions please contact Frances Kiperman at 561-213-4303.

From TEAM GATOR/Frances Kiperman
First I wish to thank everyone for their support in helping to get this off the ground. It means a great deal to me! Thank you!
Over the last several months I have been toying with the idea of how to increase the knowledge base of CERT members. Several CERT members throughout PBC, Broward and Miami-Dade thought if we had a "regional organization" it would help maintain and enhance the skills of all CERT members. So I have been working behind the scenes, interviewing and collecting CVs of interested parties who wish to serve on the medical advisory board, as well as the five open positions for board members. Two-three positions have been filled on the board, and I have two highly qualified individuals to serve on the medical advisory board. Applications are still being accepted and will continue into mid-January. If you are interested in serving in either capacity, please send me your CV and a current photo to be placed on the web site upon acceptance.
As for general membership: Dues will be $25 annually, members will receive a bi-monthly newsletter, can attend the monthly membership meeting, the annual drill (March-April), and the hands on seminar/BBQ (usually held in January). During the course of the year there will be options for additional training. If you wish to know more, Please attend the meeting on December 15th (Wednesday), at 1515 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton. (3rd floor conference room). 7pm
Again, I thank you for your support. And the board and its members look forward to a new year, filled with opportunity, exploration and a socially rewarding experience.
Thank you from CERT TEAM GATOR BOARD/ MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Mike Davidson, Dr. Barbara Sosnowitz, Audrey Libros, & Frances Kiperman

Please contact Fran if you are interested in lecturing on a topic.
Last year we had 75 in attendance from just Boca Raton...anticipating 100-110.
Please register early! Details to follow late November, Registration will open the last week of November.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, Join us December 9 at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, December 14th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Sheree Thomas (8 Bravo) will host Plan A and we need a host for Plan B. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• Wednesday, December 15th – 7 PM Team Gator (and all CERT) are invited to a meeting at 1515 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton. (3rd floor conference room).
• January 5– CPR with Fran Kiperman.
• January 19 – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.
• January 23- 9AM to 12PM – CERT Hands on Training and BBQ at Morikami Park.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for November 30, 2010

2010-11-30T20:03:00.001-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
November 30, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Sheree Thomas (8 Bravo), and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (WI1CA, 10 Bravo). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, the following announcements were made:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770. CERT members are invited to join the classes as a refresher or to help. Remember how much we learned and how enjoyable it was? Send Frank an e-mail, fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us, and let him know which classes you’d like to attend.
2. Continuing Education will begin again in February.
3. PARADE- December 8 on Federal Highway unfortunately is cancelled for CERT participation. There was just not enough response. We’ll try again next year! Frank sends his thanks to the six who signed up, and offers his apologies.
4. Susan Breece’s (Zone Boca West, KJ4PXB) daughter has been in a terrible car accident, and is hurt badly. She is being cared for at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. Frank will be visiting her, and we have all been asked to say a prayer for this lovely young woman.
5. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail.
6. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
7. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
8. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

9. From Frances Kiperman: By popular demand I placed the website back...Please go to www.certteamgator.com to keep apprised of all the CERT trainings in the South Florida area.
If you are interested in Search and Rescue, CERT Team Gator can become SARTECH II and SARTECH III certified...Go to http://www.nasar.org/nasar/.
Please let me know how many are interested SAR III is an online exam...
SAR II is 145 question exam and practical exam...Location to be
announced. NASAR || National Association For Search & Rescue www.nasar.org\
Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps
Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South
Florida Region, invite you to join us at the South ...Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. University of Miami, December 3-5, 2010. Please register at www.southfloridacitizencorpssymposium.com. I hope to see you there! Frances
December 15, 2010-CPR
Healthy Transformations, Inc. will be offering a series of Heartsaver and BLS CPR classes. The first one will start on the evening of December 15th and will be offered monthly throughout the year in various locations in Palm Beach County. Several instructors have been hired to run these classes. Audrey Libros will be teaching on the eve of December 15th. Pre-registration and payment is required. Cert Members -Heartsaver/$20.00 w/valid ID, all others Heartsaver (CPR, First Aid, AED) $ 30.00, BLS classes $45 (8 hrs.) (discount for groups of 10 or more). If you have any questions please contact Frances Kiperman at 561-213-4303.
Pre-Registration required
1515 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Contact: Frances Kiperman561-213-4303

CERT Hands on Training & BBQ
January 16, 2010, 9am- 12pm
Morikami Gardens
Open to all EOAs, Boca Raton CERT members can opt for early registration.

7 Stations!
1. Audrey Libros on Triage, 2. Mary Anne on Splinting/bleeding/bandaging, 3. PBC Paramedic on backboard, 4. Red Cross on Medical Emergencies, 5. Pat Johnson on Communications 6. Frances Kiperman on Disaster Psychology, 7. Dr. Mike Davidson on Heat Safety.

Please contact Fran if you are interested in lecturing on a topic.
Last year we had 75 in attendance from just Boca Raton...anticipating 100-110.
Please register early! Details to follow late November, Registration will open the last week of November.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, Join us December 2 at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, December 7th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Charna Lazar (9 Charlie, KI4DDU) will host Plan A and for Plan B. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• December 3-5 – Miami CERT Symposium.
• December 15 – CPR with Fran Kiperman.
• January 16 , 9AM to 12PM – CERT Hands on Training and BBQ at Morikami Park.
• January 19 – new CERT class. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for November 23, 2010

2010-11-23T19:48:00.002-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
November 23, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA), and for Plan B was Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, the following announcements were made:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. Continuing Education will begin again in February.
3. PARADE- December 8 on Federal Highway, as each year. Please join us in your CERT capacities and uniforms to “be the eyes, ears, and nose” of the Fire Department. Please send Frank an email if you can join us: fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us.
4. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail.
5. Radio Holders: Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered to host the Radio Net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
6. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
7. From Ron Diego (W2DO, 57 Alpha): Thank you to all of the HAM operators from CERT who helped with the Food for Families Drive on the 13th and 20th. It went very smoothly and was a huge success
8. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

9. From Frances Kiperman: By popular demand I placed the website back...Please go to www.certteamgator.com to keep apprised of all the CERT trainings in the South Florida area.
If you are interested in Search and Rescue, CERT Team Gator can become SARTECH II and SARTECH III certified...Go to http://www.nasar.org/nasar/.
Please let me know how many are interested SAR III is an online exam...
SAR II is 145 question exam and practical exam...Location to be
announced. NASAR || National Association For Search & Rescue www.nasar.org\
Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps
Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South
Florida Region, invite you to join us at the South ...Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. University of Miami, December 3-5, 2010. Please register at www.southfloridacitizencorpssymposium.com. I hope to see you there! Frances
December 15, 2010-CPR
Healthy Transformations, Inc. will be offering a series of Heartsaver and BLS CPR classes. The first one will start on the evening of December 15th and will be offered monthly throughout the year in various locations in Palm Beach County. Several instructors have been hired to run these classes. Audrey Libros will be teaching on the eve of December 15th. Pre-registration and payment is required. Cert Members -Heartsaver/$20.00 w/valid ID, all others Heartsaver (CPR, First Aid, AED) $ 30.00, BLS classes $45 (8 hrs.) (discount for groups of 10 or more). If you have any questions please contact Frances Kiperman at 561-213-4303.
Pre-Registration required
1515 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Contact: Frances Kiperman561-213-4303

CERT Hands on Training & BBQ
January 16, 2010, 9am- 12pm
Morikami Gardens
Open to all EOAs, Boca Raton CERT members can opt for early registration.

7 Stations!
1. Audrey Libros on Triage, 2. Mary Anne on Splinting/bleeding/bandaging, 3. PBC Paramedic on backboard, 4. Red Cross on Medical Emergencies, 5. Pat Johnson on Communications 6. Frances Kiperman on Disaster Psychology, 7. Dr. Mike Davidson on Heat Safety.

Please contact Fran if you are interested in lecturing on a topic.
Last year we had 75 in attendance from just Boca Raton...anticipating 100-110.
Please register early! Details to follow late November, Registration will open the last week of November.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, November 25th –Thanksgiving: no Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Net. Join us next week, December 2 at 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Tuesday, November 30th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Sheree Thomas (8 Bravo) will host Plan A, and James Threlkeld (KI4QYY) will host the Net for Plan B. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• December 3-5 – Miami CERT Symposium.
• December 8 – Holiday Parade –RSVP to FCorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us.
• December 15 – CPR with Fran Kiperman.
• January 16 , 9AM to 12PM – CERT Hands on Training and BBQ at Morikami Park.
• January 19 – new CERT class.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for November 16, 2010

2010-11-16T20:19:00.000-05:00

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
November 16, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was Dana Galloway (10 Bravo, WI1CCA). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, the following announcements were made:
1. New CERT class starts January 19, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. The Semi Annual date was Monday, November 15. Presented was important information about how CERT skills could be used in Haiti or similar situations from Captain Drew Pierson; and Rebecca Creighton, RN, who presented on fractures and care of spinal fractures. Deputy Mayor and Zone 10 Member Susan Haynie addressed the members, and thanking all for their continued dedication to CERT, as she represents us to the City. Frank (Command One) announced the next CERT class will begin on January 19, 2011; the second class to begin in September. Continuing Education will begin again in February. PARADE- December 8 on Federal Highway, as each year. Please join us in your CERT capacities and uniforms to “be the eyes, ears, and nose” of the Fire Department. Please send Frank an email if you can join us: fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us. Check on the web-site soon for the blank Time Sheets for your CERT participation. Anything you do for CERT should be counted. In the meantime, Time Sheets are available from Cheryl Freeman via e-mail.
3. New emails submitted at the meeting shall be added, and you should find this one in your mail box. My computer sends them out from magical1@bellsouth.net, but the subject line is “Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for (date)”.
4. Radio Holders: Besides checking in each week (we get about 50% on Plan A, and 12% on Plan B), we need members to take their turns hosting the net. It only takes a few minutes, and is of vital importance. E-mail Frank, John Melcher, or Dana Galloway to sign up and or get complete (but EASY) directions!
3. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
4. From Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO): This year’s “Food for Families” drive will next be held on November 20. Please contact Ron Diego at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com for more information and to register. All that is needed is 7 or 8 teams to pick up food donated at Publix and meet at the K-Mart Plaza to consolidate so fewer cars will need to go to Channel 5. It is a heart-warming and worthy cause. It will take only about 1 and ½ hours to complete.
5. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

6. From Frances Kiperman: By popular demand I placed the website back...Please go to www.certteamgator.com to keep apprised of all the CERT trainings in the South Florida area.
If you are interested in Search and Rescue, CERT Team Gator can become SARTECH II and SARTECH III certified...Go to http://www.nasar.org/nasar/.
Please let me know how many are interested SAR III is an online exam...
SAR II is 145 question exam and practical exam...Location to be
announced. NASAR || National Association For Search & Rescue www.nasar.org\
Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps
Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South
Florida Region, invite you to join us at the South ...Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. University of Miami, December 3-5, 2010. Please register at www.southfloridacitizencorpssymposium.com. I hope to see you there! Frances
December 15, 2010-CPR
Healthy Transformations, Inc. will be offering a series of Heartsaver and BLS CPR classes. The first one will start on the evening of December 15th and will be offered monthly throughout the year in various locations in Palm Beach County. Several instructors have been hired to run these classes. Audrey Libros will be teaching on the eve of December 15th. Pre-registration and payment is required. Cert Members -Heartsaver/$20.00 w/valid ID, all others Heartsaver (CPR, First Aid, AED) $ 30.00, BLS classes $45 (8 hrs.) (discount for groups of 10 or more). If you have any questions please contact Frances Kiperman at 561-213-4303.
Pre-Registration required
1515 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Contact: Frances Kiperman561-213-4303

CERT Hands on Training & BBQ
January 16, 2010, 9am- 12pm
Morikami Gardens
Open to all EOAs, Boca Raton CERT members can opt for early registration.

7 Stations!
1. Audrey Libros on Triage, 2. Mary Anne on Splinting/bleeding/bandaging, 3. PBC Paramedic on backboard, 4. Red Cross on Medical Emergencies, 5. Pat Johnson on Communications 6. Frances Kiperman on Disaster Psychology, 7. Dr. Mike Davidson on Heat Safety.

Please contact Fran if you are interested in lecturing on a topic.
Last year we had 75 in attendance from just Boca Raton...anticipating 100-110.
Please register early! Details to follow late November, Registration will open the last week of November.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, November 18th – 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Saturday, November 20th- Annual Food For Families Drive. Please contact Ron at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com.
• Tuesday, November 23rd - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO) will host the Net for Plans A and B. We still need Net Controls for most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net. Thank you to those exemplary members who have already signed up!
• December 3-5 – Miami CERT Symposium.
• December 8 – Holiday Parade –RSVP to FCorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us.
• December 15 – CPR with Fran Kiperman.
• January 16 , 9AM to 12PM – CERT Hands on Training and BBQ at Morikami Park.
• January 19 – new CERT class.

Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net

Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements for November 9, 2010

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Boca Raton CERT Radio Announcements
November 9, 2010
Tonight's CERT Net Control for Plan A and for Plan B was John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC). After calling for all radio operators to check into the directed Net, the following announcements were made:
1. New CERT class starts third week of January, and will be the first of 2. Please have anyone interested contact Catherine VanDen Broeck at 393-7770.
2. The Semi Annual date is Monday, November 15, check-in at 6:30, meeting to start at 7 PM. Please send Frank (Command One) your RSVP as soon as possible! Presented will be important information about how CERT skills could be used in Haiti or similar situations; and Rebecca Creighton, RN, to present on fractures and care of spinal fractures. It will also help with planning refreshments.
3. Command One is still working on the CERT Strike Team. Please send him your ideas!
4. From Ron Diego (57 Alpha, W2DO): This year’s “Food for Families” drive will be held on November 13 and November 20. Please contact Ron Diego at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com for more information and to register. All that is needed is 7 or 8 teams to pick up food donated at Publix and meet at the K-Mart Plaza to consolidate so fewer cars will need to go to Channel 5. It is a heart-warming and worthy cause. It will take only about 1 and ½ hours to complete.
5. From John Melcher (10 Echo, N8JUC): The next Palm Beach County Skywarn Class will be held at the PBC Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2011. If you are interested in taking this class, or if you have previously taken the class and want to take a refresher, please send me an email with your:

NAME
ADDRESS including ZIP Code
PHONE NUMBER

Maurice Dake, K9EE
Palm Beach County Skywarn Coordinator __
This message is from the e-mail list for:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) &
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Web Site: http://www.pbcares.org

6. From Frances Kiperman: By popular demand I placed the website back...Please go to www.certteamgator.com to keep apprised of all the CERT trainings in the South Florida area.
If you are interested in Search and Rescue, CERT Team Gator can become SARTECH II and SARTECH III certified...Go to http://www.nasar.org/nasar/.
Please let me know how many are interested SAR III is an online exam...
SAR II is 145 question exam and practical exam...Location to be
announced. NASAR || National Association For Search & Rescue www.nasar.org\
Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps
Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South
Florida Region, invite you to join us at the South ...Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. University of Miami, December 3-5, 2010. Please register at www.southfloridacitizencorpssymposium.com. I hope to see you there! Frances
December 15, 2010-CPR
Healthy Transformations, Inc. will be offering a series of Heartsaver and BLS CPR classes. The first one will start on the evening of December 15th and will be offered monthly throughout the year in various locations in Palm Beach County. Several instructors have been hired to run these classes. Audrey Libros will be teaching on the eve of December 15th. Pre-registration and payment is required. Cert Members -Heartsaver/$20.00 w/valid ID, all others Heartsaver (CPR, First Aid, AED) $ 30.00, BLS classes $45 (8 hrs.) (discount for groups of 10 or more). If you have any questions please contact Frances Kiperman at 561-213-4303.
Pre-Registration required
1515 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton
Contact: Frances Kiperman561-213-4303

CERT Hands on Training & BBQ
January 16, 2010, 9am- 12pm
Morikami Gardens
Open to all EOAs, Boca Raton CERT members can opt for early registration.

6 Stations!
1. Audrey Libros on Triage, 2. Mary Anne on Splinting/bleeding/bandaging, 3. PBC Paramedic on backboard, 4. Red Cross on Medical Emergencies, 5. Pat Johnson on Communications 6. Frances Kiperman on Disaster Psychology.

Please contact Fran if you are interested in lecturing on a topic.
Last year we had 75 in attendance from just Boca Raton...anticipating 100-110.
Please register early! Details to follow late November, Registration will open the last week of November.

Thank you to all for your cooperation and participation with tonight’s CERT Net, and thank you to the BRFRSD, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club 147.255, and W4BUG 146.820 for allowing us to use these frequencies.

Calendar of CERT Events
• Thursday, November 11th – 8 PM, Deerfield Beach CERT Radio Check on our Channel 12. (Note the new time.)
• Saturday, November 13th and Saturday, November 20th- Annual Food For Families Drive. Please contact Ron at Ron.Diego@EgretTechnologies.com.

• Monday, November 15th – 6:30 to 9 PM – Semi-Annual Meeting at 6500 Congress. Please RSVP to Frank (Command One) at fcorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.us.
• Tuesday, November 16th - 7 PM and 7:30 PM – Boca Raton CERT Radio Check. We need a Net Control for this and most of the following Tuesdays. Please let Frank, John Melcher, or Dana know when you would like to host the Net.
Please share these announcements with your Team members.
Notes prepared by Dana Galloway (10 Bravo). Please send any additions, questions, or corrections to magical1@bellsouth.net