Net News
2014 Picnic
May 31, 2014 has been selected for next year's pinic. By a show of hands at this years event, May seemed to be the desired month for our gathering. We will be meeting at the same location of Beyersville/Taylor and use the same caterer.
2013 Picnic
We had another great picnic with beautiful, cool weather. Pictures and a picnic summary are now on the Photo page of this web site. Thanks to all that made the picnic so much fun and to those that sent pictures.
Whitney Nugget
The Whitney Nugget is awarded each year at the picnic to the person that has been a tremendous help and support to the net over the year. The selection is made by the past recipients of the Nugget. This year it was presented to John W5BWC for all his behind the scenes work for the net.
Net Elections
Our yearly Net elections were held on February 25 at 11 AM with Tim K5TGS acting as Chairman. Tim received no nominations. A motion was made and seconded to elect the current slate of officers (as seen to the left) for another term. The officers "officially" start their new term at the close of the 2013 Picnic. Thanks to Tim for taking care of this for us
Another Silent Key
Long time net member, Art W5MMO, became a Silent Key on April 13. His obituary is on the History/Silent Key page. Our sympathy to his family in their loss.
Another Silent Key
We have yet another Silent Key. Ed Larose II KS5V became a Silent Key On April 8. His info is on the History/Silent Key page. Our sympathy to Ed's family.
Another Silent Key
We have lost another net member and an avid traffic handler. Carl Ballard K5BBA became a Silent Key on April 9. His obituary is on the History/Silent Key page. We will miss Carl.
Yet Another Silent Key
Another net member, Tootie KC5HVT, became a Silent Key on March 27. His Obituary is on the History/Silent Key page. Tootie was a great supporter of our net and will be greatly missed.
Another Silent Key
Long time net member and Net Control, Mike LeFan WA5EQQ became a Silent Key on March 20. Mike will be greatly missed by not only our Net but the Temple Ham Club. His Obituary is now on the History/Silent Key page.
Skywarn Training
The National Service has published a list of sites that will have Skywarn Training. You may view the list by clicking here. Please note that this is a tentative list and it may change or locations may be added. Thanks to John KF5IOU for the info.
NEW INFO: Links to Emergency Coordinators for the three ARRL sections in Texas are now on the Link page.
Logo Patches Available
Patches of our net logo are now available. Details along with a picture of the actual patch can be seen here.
On the air Traffic Training
Continues
The response to the on the air training has been good so it will continue until further notice. The training will be held on the first Wednesday and the following Saturday of each month at 9:30 and 12 noon. The training material that will be followed is available on this site under training.
