Submitted by Ron Zuber N4RDZ (past president of WSARC) on 6/26/2020
also posted to WSARC G Suite members group

WA7EMG:  Emergency Management Group – Washington Amateur Radio Club

The purpose of Emergency Management Group – Washington Amateur Radio Club (EMGWA-ARC) is to further the exchange of information and cooperation between members, to promote radio knowledge, fraternalism and individual operating efficiency, and to so conduct club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community.

EMGWA-ARC is affiliated with Emergency Management Group – Washington, a non-profit corporation. EMGWA ARC supports the purposes of Emergency Management Group – Washington; specifically by:

  • Providing amateur radio communications services to community festivals and special events;
  • Training amateur radio licensees in the specific communication needs of community festivals and special events;
  • Training amateur radio licensees in the communications protocols used for events managed under the National Incident Management [NIMS] and Incident Command System [ICS] frameworks; and
  • Maintaining a cadre of qualified individuals capable of providing amateur radio communications using NIMS and ICS protocols.

Membership

All persons interested in Amateur Radio communications shall be eligible for membership in EMGWA-ARC. Membership shall be by application and election upon such terms as the Club shall provide in its By-Laws.

Members may be required to complete specific NIMS, ICS, or similar emergency management classes in order to maintain active membership status.

Members may be required to participate in specified briefings, meetings, and/or exercises in order to maintain active membership status.

Membership in EMGWA, while encouraged, is not a requirement to join the EMGWA Amateur Radio Club (ARC)

Membership in another amateur radio club does not preclude an individual from being a member of EMGWA-ARC.

Dues

Currently, there are no dues for membership in EMGWA-ARC.

Board of Directors

EMGWA-ARC is governed by a Board of Directors

Current Board members:

Name Call Role
Ron Zuber N4RDZ President
Lisa Courneya   Secretary
Nick Ehli KI7JYG Treasurer
Frank Sebastian K7FNS Trustee

Join EMGWA-ARC – Click here

If you are interested in joining EMGWA Amateur Radio Club, please complete an application by clicking on the above link.  You will be contacted by our membership coordinator.

Contact 

WA7EMG
Emergency Management Group Washington Amateur Radio Club
920 Alder Street – Suite 204
Sumner, WA 98390
www.wa7emg.org

Ronald (Ron) Zuber
N4RDZ/Radio ID: 3130778
3711 SW Morgan St
Seattle, WA 98126