w. Roger Peeples
765 Farrell Street
Woodland, CA USA


Drawing by "Poncho" 1985 at KFBK Radio while contracting as talk show producer

I have decided to retire from my 45 years of volunteer work and become involved in my Scottish heritage and devote more time to my family, friends, and genealogy.

I still teach first aid and CPR to EMS , Hospital employees, and service groups.

Some of my hobbies are or have been the following: Camping, hiking, sailing, wood carving, dancing, ham radio, genealogy, and computers.

 

 

Over the years I have had many interests involving Amateur Radio. Links below show some of those interests

  • EarthLink user.. other Ham Radio CATEGORIES
  • Scouting leader: Cubmaster, Webelos Leader, Cub Scout Committee Chair, Asst. Den Leader, Scout Troop committee Chair, Advancement Chair, Outings Chair, District Chairman, Asst. District Commissioner, Health & Safety Chair, Committee chair for camporee, Klondike, Cub Camp. and Mt. Man, Exploring Advisor, Cub/Scout/Explorer trainer. Awards: Sliver Beaver, Sliver Bear, Cubmaster of the year, Explorer Advisor of the year. Medical Advisor and support for Council events. MB counselor for First Aid, Wilderness Survival, commuters, and Communications. JOTA and other Ham/BSA activities

  • Past member of California State Governors Office of Emergency Services, Member of Yolo County OES, Placer County Search and Rescue Training.

  • Search and Rescue: Team Member, Medical Trainer, GPS and Orienteering Trainer, Low Angle Rope Rescue Trainer, SAR Pilot, Communications.

  • Pilot: Multi Engine Land and Sea pilot with over 6,000 hours

  • ......Civil Air Patrol........I stated my community service work as a member of the Civil Air Patrol at age 16. Worked the communications center at McClellan AFB during SAR missions. Learned to fly in an L-19 in 1959.

  • ARC Disaster Committee Chair, Board Member, DAT team Capt. Communications trainer.

 

  • EMT-1, wilderness EMT, and CPR instructor for the



  • Now that I have retired from emergency services work, I am the convener for the Clan Hay Society - American Branch. You may see me at some of the Scottish Games and Gatherings in California. .
    The clan HAY society promotes the History and Legends of Clan Hay at Celtic and Scottish gatherings throughout the world. The promotion of a spirit of kin and fellowship between all the Clan all over the world, and encouraging friendly hospitality amongst them.