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| News Page has been changed. Due to a Java Script Error, the old News Page has been archived. You can access all old News from Jan 2006 to May 2009 by the Link below: STATE DEPT CONTACT FOR AMERICANS SEEKING CHILE EARTHQUAKE INFO Contact Bureau of Consular Affairs at 1-888-407-4747 STATE DEPARTMENT & WHITE HOUSE HAITI INFORMATION WEB SITE <click 03/04/10 - Thanks to Jim Schakenbach for our Volunteer Article in the Holden Landmark this week for more volunteers needed for our MRSP Patrols on Mt. Wachusetts. See The Landmark: 02/27/10 - Communication Team: IARU Region 2 Information concerning the earthquake in Chile 02/26/10 - With all the Snow, Rain, Ice conditions for the past week, I received some good info from Rebecca Evanoff, Holden CERT. Please read Flood, Roof Collapse, Storm Drain Safety. 02/22/10 - To our Power Squadron Members. It is sad News to report the passing of Herbert May from Holden, MA. He had been a member for 50 Years and I recently had the honor of presenting him his 50 year Pin and Certificate. See Worcester T&G Obituary Item. 02/16/10 - Received this from the ARRL WMA Web site. For all Amateur Radio Operators. Please review this information in Massachusetts concerning the Bill H-4475. Interesting Information. 02/15/10 - Bill Latimer, Joe Apicella attended the Marine Corps League Detachment 144 meeting to present our Annual Donation from our organization to the Marine Corps Scholarship Funds. We sincerely appreciate all the support the Marine Corps Leaque has given to our Water Rescue Team. Also, Bill Latimer and Mike Mulryan representing the USCG Auxiliary gave Donations to the Scholarship Fund for all the assistance the MCL have given to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.. 02/08/10 - Loran-C Signal ends 8 February 2010 01/31/10 - Worthwhile Organization: University of Miami Haiti Project. 01/27/10 - Recommended Agencies to donate for Haiti Earthquake. WCSART Recommendations: American Red Cross/Haiti Disaster, Partners in Health, Unicef, World Vision, Salvation Army. 01/26/10 - Pete Travis has returned from Haiti. Will get a short briefing and update. He will be flying back down sometime next week. Team Members that have volunteered please standby. If you are on the short list for deployment I have a T-con setup on Skype Thursday 1900. As of now, this is not a SAR Mission but a recovery, shelter management, rebuild, distribution of supplies and cleanup operational mission for volunteers entering the Country. Security and Sanitation issues is a primary concern for all volunteers now working in the Port-au-Prince area. 01/25/10 - From the ARRL to all Comm Team Members: Considering the improving communications situation in Haiti, IARU Region 2 EMCOR announced the release of HF Frequencies, including 7.045 and 3.720 MHz, for normal use. SATERN Freqs still being used. 01/24/10 - FYI - Peter Travis is now in Miami, FL flying to Haiti as a relief Pilot for Air Transport. Pete will be keeping up with us via our Satellite phone and T1 SKYPE connection. 1/23/10 - Please Welcome Aboard our latest new member, Craig Hawley. Craig will be part of our support SAR Team for logisitical support. 1/22/10 - Update status of Alert Team Members. Several privately funded organizations have contacted us for personal. We are currently working with Team Members that can take the time off to deploy. More Flights are now going into Haita and several Airlines are now flying SAR personal free. There is a long wait list at this time. All Team members check here daily. 01/18/10 - With the advances of Networking, WCSART has created a Facebook Page. We will be using this in the future for Networking and Information services. Join us on Facebook.. 01/14/10 - 1945 UPDATE: For those that have contacted me and after many meetings today and telephone calls, all Team members need to stand-down until further notice. Due to the logistical issues with Haiti, the Military, and the extensive damage to the Island, request for donations of specific items is being put on a hold. It is now recommended that 'cash' donations be made. We will be posting a list of agencies that will put your donation to good use. There are issues with Airlift Transportation, housing of supplies, manpower, and distribution of needed supplies. Please use caution when donating, there will be a massive campaign to get funding for Haiti, as it is needed, be sure you donate wisely....there will be allot of scams out there. Two organization we can recommend is: World Vision and the American Red Cross. 01/14/10 - See below for recommended List for Donation Supplies as needed: (Earthquake Area in Haiti immediate needs - Please wait until further notice - read above) Batteries (All sizes), Flashlights, Candles (no Gas Lanterns) Blankets, Sheets, Tarps, Nylon Rope, Tents of any size First Aid Supplies - Bandages, Splints, Antiseptic, Band-Aids, Cotton Balls Portable Commercial AM/FM Radios - Battery Operated - Portable Shortwave Radios Clothing - Shirts, Pants, Jackets, Temp this time of year is between 75 & 80 Degrees Shoes - Adults and Children sizes - Socks Sanitation Supplies - Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Handy Wipes, Garbage Bags Baby Supplies - Diapers and clothing Prepackaged Foods (no cans) - Rice, Cereal, Pasta, etc. Cooking Utensils (including Matches) Matches should be marked when Shipping Bug Spray, Sun Screen, Hand Lotion 01/14/10 - Efforts are being made for logistical support. I have 14 members that are volunteering their time and efforts. Donated supplies are being gathered. All Team Members please keep in touch with me and let me know what your daily status is. Team Meeting on eQSO update nitely 1900 Hr. 01/13/10 - EARTHQUAKE in Haiti. Looking for Volunteers and Medical personal that can take the time off from work to volunteer for assistance in Haiti. This is also a long term request for volunteer for the next 3 to 6 months. Ham Operators please listen in on 20 Meters SATERN Net operations. WCSART Members that can deploy please get in contact with me ASAP. Volunteer Info. Latest EON News..Go to CNN IMPACT for much more volunteer information. 12/25/09 - ...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL... 12/23/09 - For MARS Personal, See ARRL Web Site for Mission update for MARS Stations. 12/16/09 - Wed evening. W.E.C.T. Annual Party at O'Connors. Myself and Brenda attended. Good to see old friends and to get an update on WECT activities on Amateur Radio. 12/01/09 - To our Comms Team. Amateur Radio passes Senate, moves to the House. See: Amateur Radio Bill. This will be a great move for Amateur Radio in Emergency Comms. 11/07/09 - Boating Safety Tip for Boating in Cold weather. Read Worcester T&G Article. 10-29-09 - Read the Worcester T&G about Pollution into Lake Quinsigamond linked from McDonalds and Bollywood in Shrewsbury. 10-28-09 - Wednesday evening. The WRSP Team 'Skippers' had its year End Dinner meeting over at Chilies in Shrewsbury. Glen & Sue, Bill, Joe, and Hernan had a great time, so ends another year of our WRSP Program out on the Lake. See everyone next season!. 10-19-09 - Info received from the LQWA: A Barge loaded with boring equipment has been launched and currently located at the Corazzini Ramp area. This unit will conduct underwater soil boring at the Rt. 9 Bridge. All Boat operators are therefore warned to exercise extreme caution when operating near the Rt. 9 Bridge area. See: [http://www.lqwa.org] for more information. 10-17-09 - Saturday: Glen W. and Bill L. on WR9 removed the Buoys out on Lake Quinsigamond. Use caution when operating out on the Lake as low-lined shallow areas are not marked. 10-12-09 - To all that know Lake Quinsigamond, last night the old Tatassit Beach Canoe Club which has been there since the early 1900's has burnt down. See Worcester T&G Article. 10-02-09 - How to help (Below). Relief Agencies: Operation USA 800-678-7255, American Red Cross 800-RED-CROSS, World Vision 888-56-CHILD, Oxfam America 800-77-OXFAM. 10-01-09 - To all SAR Team Members: If you think you can take 4 to 8 weeks off, have a current US Passport, updated Shot Immunization Records, have Medical, Communication, Piloting, Construction Skills, please get back with me ASAP. Our Organization has been advised of logistical support by Team Members for an overseas assignment to the recent Earthquake and Tsunami situation that has happened this past week. Deployment will be within the next two weeks. At this time, this is a gathering information assignment only. Need this info NLT 4 October 2009. You must be in good health and Physically fit for long outside work in the 'bush.' If you are a Pilot, need Commercial, multi-engine, instrument with a Current Medical and Bi-Annual Flight review. 09/30/09 - Read more information about the Tsunami that hit Samoa. Yahoo News Tsunami. 09/10/09 - My sincere 'thanks' to Charles Gabriella of Shrewsbury for his Donation to the WRSP Team. A Letter of 'Appreciation' to Glen Wians on WR9 for Glens assistance to Charles out on the Lake with his Pontoon Boat. We appreciate donations from the public to support our programs. 09/05/09 - Labor Day Weekend: This was the last weekend of our Water Rescue Safety Patrols out on Lake Quinsigamond for the season. We ended the official Patrols with a Cookout at the Corazzini Ramp on Monday ending another busy season out on the Lake. Glen Wians and Hernon Claros on WR9 did the last Tow of the season. We will still be on the Lake on the weekends on a volunteer status only until the Buoys are removed at the end of October. My personal thaks from the Team for all the hard work you did this summer season. 08/19/09 - Leo R. Corazzini passed away. The Corazzini Public Boat Ramp in Shrewsbury, MA was named after him. See Worcester T&G Article. 07/24/09 - Saturday afternoon. The Annual USPS Rendezvous on Blake Island was a great success. Members of the USCG Auxiliary, Power Squadron, WCSAR Team, Marine Corps League, and others came by to have a good time out on the Island. The weather was perfect, the food was plentiful and the company was spectacular. Will have pictures posted on Gallery Page. Our 'thanks' to Mike Paika, Shrewsbury LQC Commissioner for letting us use his Island. 07/11/09 - For those of you out on the Lake today asking us about this News Article, we were not aware of this development, and we have no comment. Please reference the Worcester T&G Paper concerning this Marine Dealership....as this information is only based on a News Article. 07/07/09 - The WRSP Team was busy this 4th of July weekend resulting in 10 Tows, numerous jump-starts, and assistance at the Ramp. Patrols were done since Thursday afternoon until Sunday late evening. The Firework Patrol was relatively quiet with no problems reported during the Firework display viewing out on the Lake. One Tow assistance back to the ramp was required after the Fireworks. My Thanks to all the Crews that work out on the Lake this Holiday weekend. 07/05/09 - Water Quality Test at Sunset Beach results are within standards for safe swimming. 07/02/09 - PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - Spillage into Lake Quinsigamond. Also, take caution in swimming in the Lake. Regatta Point 'closed' for swimmers until further notice. 06/30/09 - To the WRSP Team. Today I received a generous donation from the LQWA (Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association) for our Fuel Expenses for this years WRSP Patrols. Our sincere 'thanks' to all the members of the LQWA that support our Water Rescue Program! 06/23/09 - From WECT and our Amateur Radio Operator Members. Mayor Konstantina Lukes and the City Council of Worcester has proclaimed this weekend June 27-28 as Amateur Radio Day in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. Congratulations to Mark Rubin, Director of WECT as he was present at the City Council Meeting to accept the Proclamation. 06/20/09 - Saturday: The new WRSP Water Rescue Vessel was out on the Lake this weekend for its shakedown cruise. The Vessel did very well and exceeds our expectations of the Boat. We did two Tows Saturday and numerous Jump starts. Also, another successful Boating Safety Day that was conducted by members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. See WRSP Gallery Page. 06/18/09 - WCSART is a Member of the WLA Webster Lake Association. Today, the VP, Jane Hill passed away. For members of our Group that new Jane, and myself, our sincere condolences to the Jane Hill Family and the Webster Lake Association. See T&G announcement. 06/07/09 - Sunday: To all ground Team personal and those members that remember Les Dutka. This past Sunday he Soloed his first Flight in a Cessna 172S. Congratulations to Les on this accomplishment. You are never to old to Fly...See Pictures on our Gallery Page. For old and past news from Jan 2006 to May 2009 Click here...Past News [ HOME ] |
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