Texas Adventist Emergency Communications was formed in 1995 to assist
community service when a disaster strikes. We also help out when amateur
radio services are needed for communications or security.
We have a monthly meeting on the third Sunday at 7:00pm at the Resource
Center on FM 2280, north of Keene, where we provide training and information
on future projects. We also hold amateur radio classes to help those
interested in getting their amateur radio licenses several times a year.
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On February 11, 1996, we helped community services
set up a distribution center after a large grass fire that burned
out a large number of families with communications and manpower.
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In July of 1996 we helped distribute 600 gallons of
water to 45 families in the Nolan River Estates, a subdivision that
was out of water for several weeks until their water system could
be restored.
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In September of 1996, we provided communications and
security for a ward five cleanup project in Houston, Texas, in a
neighborhood they were trying to clean up and revive.
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On April 11, 1998, we provided communications and
security for a food drive in Austin, Texas, for 1100 Pathfinders
and 200 adults. They collected 25,000 pounds of food and $500 in
cash and handed out 4500 bible lessons.
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In September and October of 1998, we backed up community
services by loading and unloading trucks to go to flood victims
in Del Rio, Austin, San Antonio, and Victoria.
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On February 21, 1999, we provided communications for
a food drive in Houston, Texas for Pathfinder clubs. They collected
12,000 pounds of food.
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In 1997 and 1998 we have held 3 classes of which we
have had 23 new amateur radio operators.
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July 4, 1999 - Provided communications and security
for the Keene 4th of July Parade
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December - Keene Christmas Parade
TAEC was activated to assist the Keene Police Department with possible
Y2K
problems. Fortunately, there wasn't any that were directly related
with Y2K
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February 6, 2000 - Our 4th Amateur Radio Class started.
This class has had an average of 12 people attending the classes
and the testing session is scheduled for March 12.
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March - We had 7 people pass both tests and
get the No-code tech licenses, 2 people passed the
Novice tests.
Members from TAEC helped the Red Cross and with damage assessment
for the Fort
Worth Tornadoes
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April 7 & 8, 2000 - TAEC provided security for
the Valley SDA Rally
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May 7 - TAEC Helps provide security and parking detail
for the Southwestern Adventist University graduation.
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June - TAEC helped provide security
and parking for the Keene Camp Meeting.
TAEC
members helped provide security for the Austin Spanish Camp Meeting.
TAEC
participated in the annual ARRL Field Day Contest.
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July 4 - TAEC members assisted Keene
Police Department with the 4th of July Parade.
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September 30-October 1 - 1st Annual
TAEC Campout at MaCown Valley Park on Lake Whitney
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December 2000 - Keene Christmas Parade
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January 2001 - Houston Camp meeting
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February 2001 - San Antonio Camp meeting
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March 2001 - Longview Camp meeting
Valley Camp meeting
Voice Of Prophecy Family Reunion Concert
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April 2001 - Texas Conference Pathfinder
Camporee @ Summerville State Park
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May 2001 - Keene Camp meeting
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June 2001 - Georgetown Spanish Camp
meeting
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July 4, 2001 - Keene 4th of July Parade
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October 4-7, 2001 - Union Pathfinder Camporee @ Wewoka
Woods Oklahoma
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November 2-4 - 2nd Annual TAEC Camp Out.
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December 2, 2001 - Keene Christmas Parade
