Posted 5:09 PM by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Regional SKYWARN/ARES Meeting
There will be an organizational and informational meeting for the purpose of forming and activating the new Regional Skywarn Program within the Jacksonville NWS warning area, which includes 15 counties in NE Florida and 14 counties in SE Georgia. The WX4JAX NWS office needs active participation from ALL counties to maximize the benefits of this program.
This meeting is planned for Saturday, September 14, at 10AM at the Jacksonville NWS office, 13701 Fang Drive. Due to limited space, they request only two persons attend as representatives of each county. Not all of our counties down that-a-way have an EC right now, but representatives are still requested, if at all possible. Hurricane season is upon us.... help your community by being prepared to participate in the skywarn program. RSVP to [email protected] or at (904) 838-9668 by September 7th. Lunch will be provided by the NWS. (Do a good deed....AND get fed!)

Posted 4:59 PM by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Georgia Single Sideband Association Annual Meeting
Georgia Single Sideband Association Annual Meeting will be held on September 14th, at the Picadilly restaurant in Colonial Macon Mall, Macon, GA. Lunch at 11, meeting at noon. Contact president LEE FOSKEY, K4RIM, to let him know how many will be attending in your group, so he can make reservations.

Posted 1:35 PM by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
The Georgia BikeFest will be held in Newnan GA again this year, Oct 4-6th. The event organizers are requesting Amateur Radio volunteers assist by providing communications between the Headquarters, each rest stop, and the SAG Wagons sweeping the course. We hope to utilize APRS to track the SAG wagons again this year as it worked out pretty well last year.
The riders are camping at the Newnan High School, and riding different routes each day through the back roads of Coweta County (and surrounding areas). They are bringing the famous shower trailer, which provides hot showers for hundreds of folks each day.
The City of Newnan is going all out to see that we have a good time. Mayor Keith Brady is heading up the BRAG Welcoming Committee. They are planning a Street Dance Saturday night, featuring the Paparazzi Band. A free shuttle bus will be available for the dance. The Newnan Chili Cook Off will be Thursday night downtown, featuring the Southern Outlaws Band. The Ice Cream Social will feature the top three winners of the Newnan Home Made Ice Cream Festival. BRAG riders will pick the grand winner. Merchants and restaurants are planning BRAG specials for us. There will be a Fall Tour of Homes Saturday for $15 (normally $25).
Due to the size and duration of this event, we need additional Hams to volunteers to staff rest stops and drive SAG wagons. If you are interested in helping out, even for one day, please let Sam Smith, KD4SHK know, ASAP. For more information about the event, go to the BRAG website at http://www.brag.org/gbf.html. 73, Sam Smith KD4SHK, EC, Coweta County ARES