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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BEARS .....
BEARS email address: BEARS@BurbankCDV.org
NEXT BEARS MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday June 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Where: Burbank Fire Training Center
1845 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA
(1/2 block north of corner of Victory & Ontario;
Ontario is between N. Hollywood Way & Buena Vista)
Subject: Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division
Assistant Director will be our guest speaker. He will be
discussing emergency communications (EmComm) skills
with a review of Message handling and EOC Net Control
Operations.
ALSO: Preparation for 2009 Field Day: review of upcoming
Field Day operation & set-up by Rick Penner W6RJP;
preparation and review of July 4th BEARS & CDV
activities: communications for Starlight Bowl Fireworks
and Burbank July 4th Arson Watch patrols by Eric
Christensen K6EJC.
NEXT BEARS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday June 8, 2009
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Chester Brown K6CRB
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 6/01/2009:
((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service (DCS)
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS
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((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service
(DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/01/2009:
The LACDCS.COM email address is no longer valid. See message below for more information.
Routine: 5/26/2009, 0906 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The DCS web page has been relocated with a new domain name and server.
You can now reach the web site at www.lacdcs.ORG. The website
(HTTP://LACDCS.WORDPRESS) will continue and the links between the
two sites will be added very soon. Visit HTTP://LACDCS.WORDPRESS
often as we add or change items almost daily. Also, this will be the website
used during activations for up to date information. Please note that the
WWW.LACDCS.COM website is not to be used. Although it may look
similar to our website, it has nothing to do with our organization. Please
update your links, address books, cell phones, etc. as soon as possible.
[EOC1]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 0927 hours
To: All Members
From: Nancy Geitgey, Y001
Marina del Rey will be hosting their July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza again
this year. DCS has been asked to provide at least 6 members for bike
patrols and 6-8 members for foot patrols. This event will run from 1600 to
2300 hours. If you are available to work this event or have any questions,
please contact me at ngeitgey@pacificincome.com.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 0820 hours
To: All DCO’s
From: Exec. Staff
It is now time to review your records for each member to make sure they
are on track for hours for 2009. Each member will need 48 hours in 2009
in order to retain their membership in 2010. Keep in mind that December
is a slow month in which very little occurs; it is difficult to make up a large
amount of hours at the very end of the year. Please note that once you turn
in your report for hours for 2009 (in January 2010) there can be no further
corrections. Please review your report each quarter to make sure that all
hours are included. If you have any questions, please contact Rick
Norwood, Staff 11.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 0906 hours
To: All members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
The Quarterly Training day was a success. The training class for the
District 02’s, 03’s, 04’s, and 05’s went well along with the Refresher Course.
We thank everyone for attending the classes and participating in the
training. I would also like to Thank everyone who assisted during this
event. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you for your part
in making the day a huge success.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 6/1/2009
To: All Members
From: Staff 11, Rick Norwood
Two members applied for the RRT team, were interviewed on Saturday,
and were approved as members of the Team. We congratulate John
Olesen, Z406, and Aldo Zanier, R006 for taking on this added
responsibility.
[EOC5]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 0912 hours
To: All members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
Staff hours are now due. Please send your hours for May to me as soon as
possible.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1116 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Sam Cramer is very busy and has not been able to commit as much time
as he would like to our organization. Unfortunately his commitments do not
afford him the free time to work with our organization. We would like to
express our deep thanks and appreciation to Sam for his many years of
service and his contributions to DCS. Over his years with our group he
rose from a member in CVS to the rank of Staff 10 donating thousands of
hours and helping the organization grow and expand. He will be missed but
I’m sure we will see him around. We wish him the very best in all that he
takes on in the future and hope his schedule becomes less demanding so
that he can rejoin our ranks.
[EOC7]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1120 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The Executive Staff position of Staff 17 is now vacant and resumes are now
being accepted. This position will take care of the checking account, run the
DCS store during all activities, taxes, monthly financial reports, attendance
at all monthly Exec. Meetings, and be able to donate more than the
minimum of 48 hours for a calendar year. If you have questions or would like
to apply for this position, please contact Staff 10 at staff10@lacdcs.org.
[EOC8]
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Routine: 05/19/2009,0928 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
June 1 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 95, AERO Bureau
June 2 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
June 8 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, Zebras
June 8 - Exec. Meeting. 1830--2100 hours
June 9 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
June 13 - 20 Police Olympics, Santa Clarita
June 14 - Flag Day
June 15 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, Staff, CANCELLED
June 16 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
June 21 - Father’s Day
[EOC9]
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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/01/2009:
Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All Members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
A big thank you to those District 12 members who assisted with the General
Election. Your contribution in service to the County was very much
appreciated.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Thank you to the District 12 members who participated in the training and
refresher sessions held at the EOB on May 30, 2009. Your dedication to
advanced service and commitment to continue volunteering for DCS helps
to make us a stronger organization.
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
Just a reminder that even if the renewal process was delayed, all members
who have renewed are still committed to the quarterly requirements for your
hours. It is your responsibility to make sure you meet this requirement.
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
We have been very privileged to have the assistance of Mr. Steven E.
Cronkhite in the Live Scan process for renewals. He is the LASD Explorer
Lieutenant for Station. He has been successful in completing the process in
about 15 minutes. His time and expertise has made the Live Scan process
possible for our district.
[CVS-4]
Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
We have renewal applications for the following members that need to be
completed with the live Scan and may have completed the process at
other stations so please contact M-001 via email at farrell075@aol.com
with any information on your renewal:
M-041
M-109
M-122
M-158
[CVS-5]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: New members
From Mike Farrell, M-001
The following new members must complete the Live Scan process to
complete your paperwork for membership:
M-073 Roger Vargo
M-034 David Schoch
[CVS-6]
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Routine: 6/1/2009 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
The last scheduled Live Scan process for new members and renewals will
be this Thursday, 6/4/2009, beginning at 1830 hours and will continue until
all are completed. Please contact M-001 via email at farrell075@aol.com
if you will be there.
[CVS-7]
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Routine: 6/1/2009, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Just a reminder that you get one hour of credit for each check in on the
Monday night net and one for checking in on the Tuesday noon net. It is
your responsibility to report DCS-reportable hours on the Monday night net.
The hours you report are this accrued since your last check in.
[CVS-8]
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Crescenta Valley Station Net is on 145.54 MHz simplex at 1930 hrs. each
Monday. Volunteer operators needed; email Mike Farrell M-001 to schedule
your night at Farrell075@aol.com.
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/01/2009:
Here are this week's messages:
Upcoming BEARS Net Control Operators:
06/08/09 Chester Brown K6CRB
06/15/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
06/22/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
06/29/09 Wanda Penner KG6GTA
Everyone needs to be proficient as net controller, it is not difficult, it just
takes practice! Please volunteer.
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At the recent DCS DCO/CRO meeting, BEARS City Radio Officer Eric
Christensen K6EJC received his LASD (LA Sheriff) 1,000 hour volunteer pin
from DCS Sgt. Robin Limon.
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Next week's BEARS meeting on June 10 is our annual Field Day and 4th
of July Planning meeting. Rick Penner W6RJP is our Field Day Captain.
He has created a fantastic field day flyer and is having them mailed to all
hams in the City of Burbank. Additional copies will be available at Burbank
FD Fire Station 11 and at HRO Burbank. Please send him an email at
RPenner@att.net to sign up for Field Day.
We will also be scheduling personnel to work the 4th of July Fireworks Show
at the Starlight Bowl. Assignments include Bowl operations, Net Control
Operations, Canteen services, and Arson Watch Patrol.
Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division Assistant Director will be
our guest speaker at the June 10 BEARS meeting. He will be discussing
emergency communications (EmComm) skills with a review of Message
handling and EOC Net Control Operations. He will also be sharing some
information about the services provided and available through ARRL,
including information about the recent antenna tower case in Palmdale.
Please plan to attend this very important and informative meeting. We have
a lot of material to cover so please arrive on time (7pm).
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Check your CDV membership card; if it is due for renewal, call the City
Live Scan office at 818 238-5340.
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Amateur Radio Field Day is less than 4 weeks away. BEARS are planning
to have field day at the Fire Training Center as we did last year. We will utilize
the BEARS Cushcraft R8 HF vertical antenna for one HF station and our
Windom dipole for the other HF station on the grass island. Plan to join us
on Saturday, June 27. Contact Field Day Captain Rick Penner W6RJP at
rpenner@att.net for more information. Consider taking the BEARS General
license class so you will be ready to operate HF!!
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As we enter summer and the accompanying brush fire season, please be
prepared to assist with Arson Watch Patrols. As we transition to the new
Firecorp program, additional Arson Watch Patrol training will be required for
those who participate.
Remember to keep hydrated (DRINK WATER!!) on warm days. An emergency
responder is of no use when they become the victim.
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Here is the BEARS calendar for the rest of 2009. Plan to attend every month.
Important training will be featured at each meeting. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
BEARS Calendar 2009
10 June Field Day prep----------------------------------------------(Rick P)
July 4th prep-------------------------------------------------(Eric C)
Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division
Assistant Director will be our guest speaker. He will be
discussing emergency communications (EmComm) skills
with a review of Message handling and EOC Net Control
Operations
8 July Valley Drill: City of San Fernando,
GEARS, PSJMC------ ------------------------------------(Joe D)
12 August To be determined
9 September Drill
7 October To be determined
18 November Joint CDV/BEARS holiday party
December No meeting
Each meeting will contain a small presentation on one of these topics;
Programming a radio, Correct radio protocol, and Questions from the FCC
test database.
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CDV Steering Committee has come up with a list of FEMA IS courses that
they recommend for additional training and for the pending new ‘Intermediate’
and ‘Advanced’ CDV membership levels.
Intermediate Level
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-317 Introduction to CERT
Advanced Level
IS-240 Leadership & Influence
IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-242 Effective Communications
Other classes and topics are being considered and added to the course list.
Consider taking some of these online courses. Go to www.fema.gov for more
information or Google search the course number. Some members have already
completed several of these courses! Send copies of your FEMA transcript
to CDV Training Officer Erik Day at Erikjday@gmail.com.
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DCS renewals are in progress. If you are planning to renew your DCS
membership, make sure you have completed FEMA Courses IS100, 200,
700, 800. You also need to have logged atleast 48 hours for 2008. Renewal
forms need to be sent to Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station for Live Scan and
further background check. Persons wishing to remain as DCS members but
not meeting the above requirements will need to retake DCS Basic Membership
classes, etc. prior to becoming a member again.
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That's it for this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – BEARS
K6ejc@att.net
818 599-6883