Lots to speak of in this post. First off if you have noticed that the menu on the left is getting very large and long. So in order to make things better for all, in the home section (1st menu on left) I have added the sections from the main sections, for example, the SkyWarn section was getting way, Way too large, in order to shorten the long list, I just made it into 1 link, 1 in the main top menu, and a link Directly below the top menu. When you click on that link, it will take you to that section, then you can use the dropdown menu to navigate to each link from there.

Second, because some of the subjects for ARES are sensitive in nature, not to mention section to include downloads, and a actual school to learn online, it will be placed into a Members section, with a login. not to worry, I carried over all your information from the club (aka those who are in ARES Only). with that said, it should be no problem logging into the members section itself. If you have a problem with a login, not to worry, you will gain access with the login page. retrieve your password, or reset it, can’t remember your username, easy, just provide it with your email. and it will send you the info.

3rd, I am talking with Danny about adding short classes for SkyWarn, to the regular ARES meetings, mainly because most all ARES people it is a Task Book requirement to have SkyWarn training, so aka, your a SkyWarn member who can help during the SkyWarn Net, when severe weather happens. This is from a whitepaper….

“The purpose of this document is to state the terms of a mutual agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) and the American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ARRL), that will serve as a framework within which volunteers of the ARRL may coordinate their services, facilities, and equipment with NWS in support of nationwide, state, and local early weather warning and emergency communications functions. It is intended, through joint coordination and exercise of the resources of ARRL, NWS, and Federal, State and local governments, to enhance the nationwide posture of early weather warning and readiness for any conceivable weather emergency.” there you have it.

A good question was asked in the IARC club meeting about how may net controllers there are? There are 3, Danny is the Main person, who will take control of the net if a Tornado Warning is given. and he is the main contact to NWS Cleveland. the other 2 are Tom, and myself. between the 3 of us, we have enough people to run the SkyWarn nets. I will be giving out literature to members at the ARES meeting along with a shot talk session. I promise short, but good information to know when you are out in severe weather, and on the District 3 SkyWarn Net.

Getting back to the login, the online classes, and special sections to include downloads. As soon as I have completed the SkyWarn area, I will be adding a login on the front page. though right now, noting is hidden, but some sections are. and a good time for your to make sure you can login to the ARES site itself. So for now, this is all I have to share.

Ray Buettner – N0MRB
ARES Secretary / SkyWarn net Liasson