Charlie Bukoski Becomes A Silent Key

You are invited to attend a Celebration of Charlie's Life on Sept 28th, at 6 PM at the QB (Quiet Birdmen) Shack on the Sun n Fun Campus. It will be an informal gathering with drinks, snacks, and cake. Charlie loved a good party and never passed up a piece of cake.  Be casual and plan to bring a tale or two that Charlie would enjoy.  Regrets only  by Sept 24th. to Judy@bukoski.net

Charles (Charlie) Bukoski, WD4LKY,  became a silent key on August 6.2018.

Charlie passed away following a septic bacterial infection while traveling in his motor home in Iowa. He was being treated for Multiple Myeloma for 2.5 years and his depleted immune system was unable to overcome the massive infection. He is survived by his wife, Judy (KB4BDQ), two sons, 3 grandchildren, and one sister. 

Rex Mott Became A Silent Key August 14, 2018

Rex Mott KC1WE passed away on August 14. He lost his battle with cancer shortly after being diagnosed about a month or so before. He is survived by his wife Maggie There will be a memorial service Saturday, August 25, 2018, 4:00PM, at the Cypress Lakes Estates, 10000 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Marge Sheppard Passed Away August 14, 2018

Services for Marge Sheppard will be held Wednesday, August 22nd, 10:30 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801

Obituary for Marjory Ward Sheppard

Marjory “Marge” Ward Sheppard, 80

Lakeland- Marjory “Marge” Ward Sheppard passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, FL. She was born in Auburn, NY on September 17, 1937 and graduated from Union Springs Central School in 1955.
Her family moved to Lakeland, FL in 1957. She married Daniel Edson Dewell from Tampa, FL in 1959. They had three children, Ellen, Michael, and Patricia and lived in Miami, Atlanta, New Jersey, Tampa, and Lakeland, where Edson passed away in 1991.
Marge was working at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, where she met and married Albert P. Shepperd in 1995
She enjoyed travel, especially cruising with her husband and family, reading, her participation in P.E.O. Chapter DO, and her Women’s Circle at First Presbyterian Church, where she had been a member since 1985.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edith Ward; brothers, Charles Ward and Don Ward and her first husband, Edson Dewell.
She is survived by her loving husband, Al Sheppard; daughters, Ellen Zamorano (Gerhard) and Patricia Thompson, and son, Michael Dewell (JoAnn), six grandchildren, Alden and Landen Zamorano, Kali Dewell, Emily, Grace, and Graham Thompson and four step grandchildren, Mark and Paul Sheppard and Ella and Davis Hancock and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall will be held 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803 or Chapters Health Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive, Tampa, FL 33637 or www.chaptershealth.org

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Bob Doherty's Mother-In-Law Passes

MAIDA FRANCES BADCOCK
POU, 88

PLANT CITY - Maida Frances Badcock Pou, 88, of Plant City, Florida, passed away August 8, 2018. Born at home in Mulberry to the late Wogan and Evelyn Clark Badcock on January 15, 1930, she graduated from Mulberry High School, and attended Florida State College where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduation in 1951, she taught elementary school in Sarasota and Plant City until she became a full-time mother. Over the years she was a Trustee for First United Methodist Church of Plant City, UMC Children's Home in Enterprise, and Florida Southern College in Lakeland. She was married to the late Billy Pou for 52 years. They shared their love of travel with their children and grandchildren. She loved children and made it her mission to give all children a thirst for learning.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Pou; infant daughter, Salley Badcock Pou; parents, Wogan and Evelyn Badcock; and brother, Wogie Badcock, Jr. She is survived by her son, William 'Bill' Pou, Jr. (Kathy); daughter, Evelyn 'Ebbie Sue' Doherty (Bob); sister, Evelyn Baber; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. The family has been blessed by her special caregiver, Betty Dixon, caregivers and Mary Spake at Comfort Keepers, and entrusted physician for over 30 years, Dr. Robert Bevis - she loved his kindness and compassion.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 13 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, 303 N Evers Street, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. Private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity, First United Methodist Church in Plant City, 303 N Evers Street, Plant City 33563, and/or Florida Southern College, Advancement Office, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland 33801. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com .

How Many Lakeland Sketers Does It Take To Make A Contact?

Three Skeeter Hunters On Safari

I am sure there will be a full report at the next club meeting of the exciting adventures of these two dauntless airways hunters.

They are hard to hear, but they are out there!

August 2018 General Meeting

Patently Obvious-- we have a new General

John KN4NTK has once again distinguished himself by passing the General Exam. Only last month he took and passed the Technician Exam. Nice going John. I especially like that pearl handled revolver. Nice touch.

We Also Have a New VE

 Normally we only feature those who have acquired a new license, but this time we need to make note of a brand new VE, who recently became an Amateur Extra Class licensee. Congratulations Aimee KM4STT for joining the VE team, and thank you for giving back.

We Have Two First Contact Awards!

The ham who makes first contact with a new ham can apply for a certificate to commemorate the event. Not one but two First Contact Awards were handed out at this meeting. Bob Doherty presented one to John KN4NTK, who also passed the General exam earlier in the evening. Bill Johnson presented the second First Contact Award of the evening to Michelle KN4FRA. Way to go the both of you.

Fred Update on Field Day

Fred summarized our position on Field Day 2018, comparing our results this year with last. The club is holding its own.

Our Guest Speaker - Paul Womble

 

 Our guest speaker this evening was Paul Womble Paul is the Polk County Emergency Management program director. In addition to the overview of his responsibilities, Paul, also a ham, emphasized the roll Amateur Radio plays in an emergency. 

 Fifty Attendees Including Several Guests

LARC guest speakers continue to draw large crowds. Club meetings reflect the three pillars upon which the club is based, Education, Service, and Comradary.
 

Attendance

CALL	FIRST	LAST	LICENSE	ARRL	SKYWARN	ARES
AA4HT	Robert	Van Winkle	Amateur Extra	YES		NO
AB1PX	Oliver	Richards
AE4RM	Roger	Meadows	Amateur Extra	YES	POL-914	NO
K1DU	Frederick	Delaney	Amateur Extra	YES		NO
K4EMT	Sarah	Clark	Amateur Extra	NO		NO
K4FB	Paul	Womble	Extra	YES		YES
K4JZ	William	Aten	Amateur Extra	LIFE	POL-933	YES
K4ZVVU	Gilbert	Llucas
KB0QMN	George	Rezac	General	NO		NO
KB4FHP	Joseph	Lunsford	Technician	NO		NO
KB4FHP	Mike	Lunsford	Technician
KE4AL	Robert	Bankston	Amateur Extra	LIFE
KF4TPW	Lydia	Morgan	Amateur Extra	NO		NO
KI4NBE	George	Gafford	Amateur Extra	NO	POL-316A	NO
KI4WRX	David	Zdanowicz	Amateur Extra	YES		YES
KI4ZMV	William	Johnson	Amateur Extra	YES	POL-840	NO
KJ4DSQ	Roger	Land	Technician	YES	POL-208A	YES
KJ4UW	George	Mann	Amateur Extra	YES	POL-410	NO
KK4LYQ	William	Paul	Amateur Extra	YES		NO
KK4SFX	Christopher	Linck	Technician
KK4VCN	Eleanor	Marshall	Technician	NO	OSC-074	NO
KM4BAO	Robert	Doherty	General	YES	POL-829	NO
KM4STT	Aimee	Holzer	General	NO		NO
KM4STU	Leon	Holzer	General	NO		NO
KM4UYX	Kenneth	Kozla	General	NO		NO
KN4FBD	John	McCullough	Technician	YES		NO
KN4FRA	Michele	Pugh	Technician
KN4NTK	John	Stanford	Technician	NO		NO
KQ4KX	Richard	Sharp	Amateur Extra	LIFE	POL-127A	NO
KQ5TXU?	Kieth	Rasmes
KT2T	Michael	Oliver	Amateur Extra	LIFE	POL-322A	YES
N4ESS	Richard	Kennedy	Amateur Extra	LIFE	PAS-570	NO
N4FRK	Victor	Saxe	General	NO		NO
N4HCZ	Robert	Griggs	Amateur Extra	NO		NO
N4KWR	Kevin	Rought
N4PEG	Margaret	Kennedy	Amateur Extra	YES	HIL-1000	NO
NJ4Y	Matthew	Stevens	Amateur Extra	YES	POL-680A	YES
W4EMT	Eric	Clark	Amateur Extra	NO		NO
W4VCO	Julian	Homan	General
W4XDS	James	Stewart	Amateur Extra	YES		YES
W8DUK	Richard	Grubb	Amateur Extra	YES	POL-782	NO
WA4MMO	Geoffrey	Schuck	Amateur Extra	YES		NO
WB4OMG	Harmon	Morgan	Amateur Extra	NO		NO
WB6ZEQ	Herman	Smith	General	NO		NO
WB8QQR	Norman	Nissen	Advanced
WX4AMS	Andrew	Stevens	General	YES	POL-838	YES
	Tim	Harris
WD4LKY	Charles	Bukoski	Silent Key

Warrior Walk 2018

Once again LARC supported Lakeland's Annual Warrior Walk to benefit local veterans. We had more than enough club members to man all positions. This was not only an opportunity to serve the community, but also a chance for some of our newer members to talk radio with more experienced club members. This was a win win for all involved. 

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