05/22/2016
Day 2 of the 2016 Dayton Hamvention has come and gone. It was a busy day inside
the Hara Arena complex, as intermittent bouts of rain pushed people inside from
the flea markets.
It was also a day for awards and recognition. At the SATERN forum - moderated
by National SATERN Liaison Bill Feist, WB8BZH - SATERN founder Major Pat
McPherson, WW9E (SK), was remembered and awarded a posthumous Exceptional
Service Award from the Salvation Army. Many friends took to the podium and
shared stories about Pat.
ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, KI1U, presented the award,
flanked by ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher, NY2RF, and ARRL President Rick Roderick,
K5UR. The award was accepted by Ron Busroe, National CRD Secretary, who is
responsible for the Salvation Army's National Disaster Services program. The
award will be presented to McPherson's wife, Carmella, KB9YSQ, on June 19.
At the National Parks on the Air forum, speakers Sean Kutzko, KX9X, and Norm
Fusaro, W3IZ, addressed a packed room and answered questions about NPOTA. They
were also surprised by two plaques in recognition of all their hard work on the
NPOTA program, presented by the Ohio Section. The NPOTA program continues
throughout the year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park
Service.
ARRL and IARU President Emeritus Larry Price, W4RA, was inducted as an Honorary
Member of the Hall of Fame by the Radio Amateurs of Canada. The award was
presented by Ed Frazer, VE7EF, and Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA. The appointment
recognized Price's years of work and service in support of RAC, and is the
first Honorary Member appointment in RAC's history.
The Dayton Amateur Radio Club (DARA) presented ARRL's Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD,
and Rick Roderick, K5UR, with a $5,000 check to fund the Teachers Institute,
$6,000 for the DARA scholarship through the ARRL Foundation, and a $10,000
payment towards their $100,000 Second Century Campaign pledge.
The Youth Forum, moderated by Carole Perry, WB2MGP, took place on Saturday
morning, featuring speakers like 17-year-olds Maria Lysandrou, KD9BUS, and
Kelsey Seymour, K3LSY. From there, youngsters headed over to the ARRL Youth
Rally at the ARRL EXPO. At the rally, led by ARRL Education & Technology
Program Instructor Tommy Gober, N5DUX, and professional educator Jennifer
Gober, KE5LNK, participants ages 11-26 enjoyed hands-on ham radio activities.
The Hamvention continues through Sunday.
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