NOMINATIONS FOR KEY BOARD MEMBERS

As previously announced, the GERATOL Net is seeking nominations for the following key Board of Director positions:

Chairman of the Board

Vice Chairman of the Board

Secretary

As of today, October 13th, we have had only ONE nomination.

Just to make sure everyone is aware, after our previous long time Chairman of the Board, W0FP – Frosty passed away, Bob – AI4IL and myself, Kevin – N1KL have been working to keep the net running and the website active.

We have done so the last couple of seasons. Neither Bob – AI4IL nor myself, Kevin – N1KL are running for any of the three open board member positions. So, to keep the net viable, we need to have some folks step up and take a turn in a leadership role on the net. It would be a shame, after 55 consecutive years to have the net go off the air. So, if you enjoy the net now, or if you have participated in the past, and want to see the net continue, feel free to throw your hat in the ring and help the net remain the great service to the amateur radio community it has been for 55 years and counting.

Myself and Bob will still be here to assist with any questions, and to support any and all your efforts, should you need anything.

We had originally planned to cut off the NOMINATION period on October 11th, but have decided to keep it open until the end of October. So, if anyone is interested in adding their names to the nomination list, or would like to nominate someone, or ask any questions about what duties are associated with the positions, feel free to let Bob, AI4IL or myself, Kevin N1KL know asap.

Bob can be reached via email at: ai4il@arrl.net and Kevin can be reached at n1kl@arrl.net

APPALACHIAN TRAIL CHALLENGE UPDATE

Our latest award, the Appalachian Trail Challenge is moving along, with several operators getting close to working all 14 of the states along the trail. One op has only THREE states to go. It would appear we need some participation from a few states in particular, which have not yet been up on the net, including TN, VT and NH. So, you GERATOLers out there who live in any of those three states in particular, OR if you live in any one of the 14 states along the trail, stop by and say hi and renew old acquaintances, or make some new friends.

If you don’t happen to live along the trail, stop by and say hi and give it a shot working all 14. It’s a fun challenge and you will be rewarded with a nice looking certificate to commemorate the accomplishment.

More details about the award can be found on our website, under the AWARD tab. Check it out.

NET CONTROL OPS NEEDED !!!!

Once again, our thanks to the current cadre of NCS ops we have, but to try and share the load of NCS duties, we are still in need of Net Control ops for Tuesday and Friday evenings. It’s a fun experience, and we always have veteran NCS ops on frequency to lend a hand to those who would like to give it a try. Please contact Bob – AI4IL and let him know you would like to help out and take a shift as NCS.