RAC Bulletin 110507

RAC Ontario Section Bulletin for May 7, 2011
NATIONAL NEWS
1. NARED now ready for applicants
The National Amateur Radio Emergency Database (NARED) is ready to
receive applicants. If you would like to be considered, have a high
level of Emcomm training or are willing to update, please contact RAC
VPFS Doug Mercer, VO1DTM, email vo1dtm (at) hotmail.com, to receive
an information package, release of liability form and application.
Your application will be reviewed by our National Emergency
Coordinator VE6AFO, and NARED Manager VA3TSA.
-- RAC Bulletin Service
2. New Field Organization IT Advisor
The Field Organization National Secretariat welcomes A.J.(Andrew)
Bryan, VE7KSN, as IT Advisor.  A.J. has experience as a Business
Analyst and IT Support Specialist with the British Columbia
Provincial Emergency Program, is staff representative to the Radio
Advisory Committee, and is currently Emergency Management Technology
Specialist with the PEP, Emergency Management British Columbia.  His
knowledge and experience will contribute to the successful
implementation of a new Field Organization.
-- RAC Bulletin Service
3. Field Organization Seeks PR Specialist
Our National Secretariat has an opening for a Public Relations
specialist.  Candidates should have a degree in administration with
five years PR experience; extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
good decision making and problem solving skills; solid communication
skills; fluency in both official languages; and knowledge of all
social  network modes.  The applicant should be creative, outgoing,
enthusiastic, confident, and an effective team player. If you would
like to be considered for this National volunteer position, please
forward your CV to VPFS Doug Mercer, VO1DTM, email vo1dtm (at)
hotmail.com
-- RAC Bulletin Service

ONTARIO SECTION NEWS

ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. Space Weather to leave WWV
Beginning Tuesday, September 6, the Space Weather Prediction Center
(SWPC) will cease broadcasting its geophysical alert message on WWV
and WWVH. These messages inform listeners of the solar flux, the
mid-latitude A and K indices and space weather storms, both current
and predicted. Currently, the message is heard on minute 18 from WWV
and minute 45 from WWVH. The information will still be available on
the SWPC website, at tinyurl.com/wwv-swpc.  If you care to comment
on this, or if you have any questions, the SWPC's email address is
swpc.wwv (at) noaa.gov
-- ARRL Web