Schoharie County Amateur Radio Association Names Officers

SCHOHARIE — The members of the Schoharie County Amateur Radio Association, during their December meeting, reelected their current officers to serve another two year term in their respective positions.  Entering his 8th term is John Knoebel (KC2RMD) of Schoharie.  John is also the County's RACES (Radio Amauetr Civil Emergency Service) Radio Officer and the ARES (Amatuer Radio Emergency Service) Emergency Coordinator.  In those two capacities John was instrumental in ensuring a successful drill of amateur radio emergency communications last October.  Reelected to a second term as the association's Vice President, Bert Mayne (KC2ABB) of Schoharie.  Bert is also the Trustee for the organization's repeater (WA2ZWM).  Matt Lacy (NQ2U), of Middleburgh, was elected to his second term as Treasurer.  As the Treasurer over the past two years he has modernized our dues collection process as well as made valuable contributions to the association in his capacity as the ARES Assistant Emergency Coordinator and RACES Assistant Radio Officer.  Don Macomber (KD2VIU), of Richmondville, was reelected to the office of Secretary.  Prior to being elected to one of the officer positions Don has served, and continues to serve, as the association's webmaster (www.schoharieamateurradio.org).

The association welcomes all who are interested in amateur radio.  It is not necessary to be a licensed operator and members of the club can offer assistance to those who wish to become licensed radio operators.  The club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Schoharie Fire House on Fort Road in Schoharie.  Meetings begin at 7:00 pm.