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Clark County Amateur Radio Club |
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CCARC CLUB, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND
OTHER EVENTS While amateur Radio can be a fun
hobby it is also a useful tool to serve our community. As you can see on the list below, our club
does this by providing communications for various community parades, runs, walks,
and other activities. There is a
learning curve, a helping phase and event participation. It is good experience whether you are doing
Net Control, out on the parade route or working a race. Changing frequencies on your radio in a
hurry, working with police, helping a downed walker, giving directions and
making sure that safety is maintained along the route, which you are working,
become much easier with every event in which you participate. We have always been active in community
events and I would like to point out a few of the criteria for working the
different types of events. 1. There
will be a coordinator for each event and they will designate where each
volunteer will be stationed and will be available to answer any questions
should any arise. 2. A
working handheld VHF radio and/or a mobile radio, if required. Always have a manual for the radio(s) you
are using. Have an extra battery(s)
for your handheld and a watch for check in times. You will be advised of the frequency and
alternate frequency that will be used for the event. 3. Correct
clothing – Rain gear, hat, sun block, warm clothing that is layered,
comfortable shoes, gloves and our club safety vest. 4. Don’t
forget a folding chair if you are going to be on a route. Always have a bottle of water and some
munchies. 5. Murphy’s
Law is always lurking so be alert and ready for any last minute changes. 6. As
members of the CCARC, we are working with many different community groups and
they depend on us to do our job in a professional manner. To learn more, or to schedule an
activity, contact the club coordinator at
services@w7aia.org . |
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CCARC Club Event and Club Activity
Coordinators If you are responsible to plan an
event or other activity for the club, there is a form provided for you to
fill out. It will be used by several
people including the PIO, Newsletter Editor, Webpage Maintainers and others
to promote your activity. Submit the completed forms below to our PIO in person or email to media@w7aia.org.
CCARC Event Planning Form: Adobe pdf Adobe
Fillable pdf MS Word CCARC Public Event Materials Request Form: Adobe pdf Adobe Fillable pdf MS Word |
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Gee
Creek I-5 Safety Rest Stop This is a CCARC service project that supports travelers
several times a year with a safety stop.
Coffee, tea, cookies other treats await the weary travelers of I-5. CCARC volunteer radio operators are needed to provide
communications for the event.
For more information, email geecreek@w7aia.org |
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February |
CCARC
Annual Banquet This
annual event is where were we recognize the contributions of the membership for
the last year and install the new lineup of Officers and Board of Directors
for the new year. All
members are encouraged to attend. For
more information, email banquet@w7aia.org |
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April |
Walk MS Vancouver is a 5K walk sponsored by the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter. The event will start in Esther
Short Park and follow a path along Columbia Way.
CCARC volunteer radio operators are needed to provide
communications for the event.
For more information, email ms-walk@w7aia.org
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May |
Hazel
Dell Parade of Bands
The parade was first launched after area schools
approached local businesses looking for an opportunity for school band kids
to march in something besides football games.
In 1964, the first parade launched with about 12 local
bands and 60 other entries. By the 1980s, it had grown to about 20 local
bands and 120 entries. And today, it has about 27 bands and 145 entries, In 1964, nine bands signed up to play to a crowd of
about 8,000 spectators. In 2014 there were
an estimated 25,000 spectators. CCARC volunteer radio operators are needed annually to
provide communications for the event.
For
more information, email hazel-dell-parade@w7aia.org
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June |
SEA-PAC CCARC is the co-sponsor of the annual SEA-PAC Ham Convention and ARRL NW Division
Convention at the Seaside Convention Center on the beautiful Northwest ocean
beach in Seaside, Oregon. Each year attendees enjoy numerous commercial exhibits, a giant flea market, several
workshops, many interesting seminars, DX & YL luncheons, VE testing and a
Saturday evening banquet with distinguished speakers and entertainment. CCARC members are highly encouraged to support this
important event in all areas. Typical
areas we support are security, seminars, administration and others. For more
information, email info@seapac.org or call (503) 882-7388. |
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June
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CCARC
Field Day For more information about our annual Field Day, click here.
For
even more information, email fieldday@w7aia.org
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July |
Harvest
Nights Car Cruise
For more information, email car-cruise@w7aia.org
Harvest
Hay Half Marathon
For more information, email harvest-hay@w7aia.org
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August (2nd Weekend)
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CCARC
Annual Club Picnic The second weekend exception is for SEA-PAC. The
annual club picnic is held in lieu of the August general meeting.
All
members are encouraged to attend. For
more information, email picnic@w7aia.org |
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August |
CCARC
Annual Ham Fair
For
even more information, email clarkcountyhamfair@w7aia.org
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September |
North
County Wine Run The annual North County Wine Run is set in the heart of
beautiful North Clark County, Washington. The race begins and ends at Battle
Ground Village, at the east end of town. Along paved country roads the route
highlights the gorgeous scenery of North Clark County, taking in the
breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Battle Ground Lake, and rural
landscapes, with water/aid stations every two miles. There is a four hour time limit to
complete the course. CCARC volunteer radio operators are needed annually to
provide communications for the event. For more information, email north-county-wine-run@w7aia.org
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November |
Veteran’s
Day Parade at Ft Vancouver Since 1986, Vancouver has honored America’s
veterans with this annual Department of Veteran Affairs sanctioned
parade. This year it is presented by
the Lough Legacy, Creekside Mortgage and Alpha Ecological Pest Control. The parade starts with a salute fired by
Howitzer cannons from the Parade Ground of the Fort Vancouver National
Site. More than 100 military, veteran
and civic organizations and 2,500 individuals participate in the parade. CCARC volunteer radio operators are needed annually to
provide communications for the event.
Volunteer to support one of the largest veterans
parades on the West coast. Parade Flyer
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December
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Clark
County Walk & Knock Plan to volunteer for this major
annual event for the CCARC held on tghe 1st weekend in December. The Club
encourages all operators to sign-up. This is a worthwhile Organization that
looks forward to the CCARC services every year.
Here is some information about Walk
& Knock: The Interservice Walk & Knock Food Drive is a registered
501c (3) non-profit organization that serves Clark County by soliciting charitable
donations of food, supplies and money, which in turn are given to the Clark
County food banks for providing food to needy individuals within our
community. The members of Walk & Knock
include local Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and Optimist clubs, members of the Clark
County Amateur Radio Club, and adult leaders of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of
America. Its members fund Walk & Knock by donating an annual fee of $200
per organization. This pays for items such as insurance, postage and
stationery, and other items as required by law. Most of the needed supplies and
services are donated, and advertising is paid for by corporate and private
sponsors. No public funds are used for anything other than for the purchase
of food. Walk & Knock is 100% privately funded. For more information, send an email
to walk-and-knock@w7aia.org .
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The Clark County Amateur Radio Club, Providing Community Service
Contact us today and join us at a meeting!
updated 11/09/2020 gjt
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