Each year the LEPC/EMA has information tables at the County Fair. For several years ham radio operators have helped one day per week. They also have ham radio brochures and information about ham radio for the public. The tables are in the Payne Building at the fair. This year we had seven hams helping and will list some photos of these ham volunteers on this page.

AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE BANNER ON WALL ABOVE TABLES

Left to Right, Charlie Callicoat, KB8CJB, Eric Kuhn, K8UHN, Boyd Little, KD8LAT, Ken Massie, WN8F, Jim Rowe, N8TVO, Arthur Pierson, N8LRO.

The LEPC and EMA had brochures and items for the public on two tables. SOARA -- ARES had ham radio brochures in holders at the rear of one table. We tried one year and it is nearly impossible to demonstrate ham radio operation here. Problems include not having a good place for antennas and a noise problem from the grandstands and other areas.

PAT LITTLE, KD8LEQ

Congratulations to Pat Little, on receiving her FCC ham radio license. She helped at the fair, this was her first ham radio volunteer experience. We welcome Pat to SOARA -- ARES joining at our meeting on July 20, 2009. Pat is the XYL of Boyd Little, KD8LAT who joined our SOARA -- ARES on May 18, 2009. We believe both Pat and Boyd will be a great asset to our club.

This photo shows our ham radio brochures in holders on the rear of one of the information tables. We also had business size cards with the address to this website. Charlie, Pat, Boyd, and Jim are also in this photo.

Jim Rowe, N8TVO. Jim is the SOARA club president, ARES Assistant Emergency Coordinator and Memorial Day Parade Communications coordinator.

Boyd Little, KD8LAT, one of our newer members and very active in our activities.

Eric Kuhn, K8UHN, Lawrence County, OH Amateur Radio Emergency Service Emergency Coordinator, and Repeater 146.610 coordinator.

Arthur J. Pierson, (J.P.), N8LRO, SOARA Vice President, ARES Assistant Emergency Coordinator, and Repeater 146.715 coordinator.

Charles Callicoat, KB8CJB, SOARA Grant Officer, and SOARA Charter Trustee.

Ken Massie, WN8F, SOARA Treasurer, ARES PIO, and SOARA -- ARES Website Webmaster.

Everyones participation at the LEPC/EMA and SOARA -- ARES Fair booth is really appreciated.

ALL HAMS AND INTERESTED PEOPLE ARE INVITED TO OUR SOARA -- ARES MEETINGS THE THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE REAR ROOM OF 911/EMA BUILDING, 515 PARK AVE., IRONTON

SOUTHERN OHIO AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION, INC. (SOARA) -- AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE (ARES)