Nets Near and Far

Once again, Patrick did an outstanding job, this time with his presentation, Nets Near and Far. You can download his presentation by going to Yahoo Groups, and looking under files. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LakelandARC/files/

Encore!

Only a few weeks ago Bill KK4BMJ, Goff KK4EBS, and Jon KK4EBR got their tickets to perform on the air. All three were back, driven by personal interest in ham radio, for upgrades. Goff and Jon earned upgrades to General while Carter made extra with nearly a perfect score.



Pictured above, Bill KJ4IAI looks on while Goff and Carter congratulate each other. Also present, but not shown were Ernie KG4YNI, Jon KK4EBR, and Bill KI4ZMV.

2011 Christmas Party: Place, Date, and Time

Ernie and the board have decided on a location for this year's Christmas Party. It will be catered by Jimbo's BBQ, but held at our normal meeting place. Dinner will consist of a quarter chicken, pulled pork sandwich, two sides, and tea. The price is $9.00 per person which includes the gratuity, no refunds.

Christmas Party 2011
Westminster Presbyterian Church
730 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL

Tuesday, December 6th
Time: 6:00 PM

Patrick will be collecting the money for this event at the October and November meetings. Please bring the exact cash amount, change may not be available. Payment must be received by Patrick no later than the November meeting. Please contact Patrick if you have any concerns.

Silent Key -- Bill Stroud Passes

WILLIAM MASON
STROUD, 80
Surveyor

LAKELAND - Mr. William Mason Stroud, age 80, died of heart failure Wednesday (September 21, 2011).
Born in Bradenton, FL, on May 13, 1931, William came here from Bagdad, FL, in 1944. He was a retired surveyor for Edward-Panter Engineering. William was a volunteer at the Van Fleet Trail and a ham radio operator, number WB4DUN.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Stroud, stepson Maurice, stepdaughters Marlene and Shelley, sister Joanne Gill, nieces Laura Mango, Susan Surratt, nephews Phillip Lynn, Tommy Stroud, Michael Stroud and Ricky Stroud, all of Kathleen.
Lanier Funeral Home.

There will be a memorial service Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Mango residence located at the North end of Stroud Rd.


map to the Stroud residence

Picnic Postponed Due to Weather

The picnic scheduled for this Saturday at the Circle B Bar will be posponed due to weather. It will be rescheduled at a later time. When it is, you will receive an announcement.

Picnic September 24th, 2011

LARC Fall Picnic

September 24th
Circle B Bar Reserve
4322 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803

Entrance south side of SR 540 (Winter Lake Road)
between US 98 and Thornhill Road

From 8:00 AM until?

Bring Your Own Food
and if you like something to share,
but each of us will be responsible for our own lunch.

Safety First

Patrick did an outstanding job presenting his safety story at the September club meeting. Unfortunately, all too often, safety is something we don't think about, until there is an accident. The time for attention, however, is before. Prevention is usually better than the cure.

Some of the topics covered were climbing safety, tower maintenance, proper electrical grounding, lightening protection, wiring, power strips, and how not to use them, fire prevention, and just in case, the various kinds of fire extinguishers and their uses.

Presentations like this require a lot of prep. Next time you see Patrick, let him know you appreciate his effort.