2000   REACT  INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

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SUMMARY OF THE
2000   REACT  INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
by Walt Young
Convention Chairman


NOTE: This Summary is a brief overview of the Convention happenings, Awards and Statistics.

Information of what took place in the General and Open Board Meetings will be in the Minutes prepared by Lee Besing,   REACT  International Secretary.


The 2000   REACT  International Convention was held on July 26-28th at the Ramada Plaza Hotel Gateway in Kissimmee Florida.

The total attendance was 123, which included 34 Life Members, 12 Junior   REACTers and approximately 25 Amateurs.

There were 7 Members from Canada and 8 from Trinidad-Tobago Further most distance traveled: C.C. Roberts from Honolulu   REACT  Team HI

Photographs were taken of the entire Group, Life Members, Amateurs and the Junior   REACTers. Photos are available from Michael Cauley, Orlando Metro   REACT , Orlando Florida.



WEDNESDAY 26 July 2000

OPENING CEREMONIES.
The Flags representing Teams from the USA, Canada, Trinidad-Tobago, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Germany and the   REACT  International Flag were posted by the Junior   REACTers. The Invocation was given by Paul Jones, Life Member #463, from Lakeland FL.

A Welcome was given by Mayor Frank Atkinson of Kissimmee FL. A Welcome was also given by Andrew Schiavone, General Manager and John Allen, Sales Manager of the Ramada Plaza Hotel Gateway. A presentation was given on the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet Stores by Judy Alexander. She mentioned that they had a 75% off sale plus the State Moritorium on Sales Taxes for that weekend.

AWARDS at the Opening Ceremony:

Life Memberships were given to Karen Power, #547, Eric Power, #548 and Bob Bodine, #549, for their dedication to   REACT  for over 10 years, plus their invaluable personal friendship to Walt over the years. The Awards were obtained and given personally by Walt Young, LM 501.

A Life Membership given to Sallyann Knott, #570, of Orlando Metro   REACT , by the 2000 Convention Committee. Sallyann was recognized for her tireless efforts and hard work as Chairman of several Convention Committees, Chairman of the   REACT  International Ways and Means Committee and her dedication to   REACT  over many years.


EXHIBITERS

ARRL, The American Radio Relay League was represented by Phyllisan West, Southern Florida ARRL Section Manager. They had many items on Display as well as items for Sale by TEDCO Electronics of Melbourne, an ARRL Distributor.

  REACT  International had their "Country Store" selling many   REACT  items that are normally available from Headquarters.

The lady doing the Convention Shirts (and other items) was unable to attend due to her printer expiring. She obtained a new one but not in time to attend. However, orders were taken at the Convention and she will make the shirts and ship them to the individuals. The shirts look better than ever with good bright colors on the logos.


MASSAGE

Lane Sherman, a licensed Masseuse, provided Massage Therapy for all the tired bones, Wednesday through Friday in the Hospitality Room.



THURSDAY 27 July 2000

An Amateur Breakfast and Meeting was held Thursday morning with 17 Amateurs and 2 visitors in attendance.

A Life Member Luncheon and Meeting was held Thursday with 34 Life Members (including the 4 new ones) in attendance.


WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS:

The First Timer Orientation was given by Life Member #463 Paul Jones from Lakeland FL. He gave an overview of many   REACT  conventions and what their purpose is as well as activities to all those who have attended their first Convention.

CERTS (Community Emergency Response Team) was given by Mary Alicia Johnson. CERTS is a group that is organized and receives special training that enhances their ability to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation.

Rapid Response Seminar, by John Knott, John Fisken, and Robert Lumpkin. An update on the   REACT  International Rapid Response Program, its future and how they plan to expand Nationwide.

DCAT (Disaster Communications Assistance Team) given by Chris Myers of the Florida State DCAT   REACT  Team 6000 from Vero Beach FL. This is a totally self contained Unit that can be setup anywhere and operate during severe disasters, including a tower, generator, repeaters, Satellite weather monitoring, Satellite tracking, and radios to serve all frequencies. After explaining how the Team works and the equipment contained in it, he then gave a tour of his Van and trailer.

A Junior   REACT  workshop by Linda Faulkner, Tammy Brown and Katalin Power, on how to setup Junior   REACT  in your Team, Training and Programs.


DISPLAYS:

Cobra Radio came with their new Class A motor home/display unit. Hosted by Jan and Bill Thurling.

Florida State DCAT Van and Trailer (see above) was on Display all week.


TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY:

The Time Capsule Ceremony was held Thursday Evening. Items were to be placed in the capsule, sealed then turned over to   REACT  International to be opened sometime in the Future. It was then decided by the Members attending to reopen the capsule at the 50th Anniversary   REACT  International Convention in 2012.

Teams and Councils brought items to place in the capsule. There were so many items brought that they are enlarging the capsule before shipping it to   REACT  International.


Total Items Contributed: 45

Contributors:
21 Teams
7 Councils
1   REACT  International
1 Life Member at Large

Award given for Most Unusual: Stuart DeLuca donated a Trophy.


SPECIAL AWARDS: Given Thursday Evening:


K-40 Awards...given by K-40 Communications:


1998 WINNERS

2nd Quarter Individual Winner:
Fred Satterly, St Thomas   REACT  Team #4760, Ontario Canada

3rd Quarter Team Winner:
Mark Twain   REACT  Inc, Waynesville MO

4th Quarter Individual Winner:
Jay Sharkey, St Thomas   REACT  Team #4760, Ontario Canada

4th Quarter Team Winner:
Southwest Iowa   REACT  Team #4971, Council Bluffs IA

1998 Yearly Individual Winner:
Fred Satterly, St Thomas   REACT  Team #4760, Ontario Canada

1998 Yearly Team Winner:
Mark Twain   REACT  Inc, Waynesville MO


1999 WINNERS

1st Quarter Individual Winner:
Mary-Ellen Hicknell, St Thomas   REACT  Team #4760, Ontario Canada

2nd Quarter Individual Winner:
Chief William R. Kofron, Colleton County   REACT  Team #3153, Walterboro SC

3rd Quarter Individual Winner:
Estelle Riemer, Montgomery County   REACT  Team #2388, Silver Springs MD

3rd Quarter Team Winner:
Tri-City County   REACT  Team #4365, Janesville WI

4th Quarter Individual Winner:
Roberta "Bobby" Ernston, So. MN Albert Lea   REACT  Team #C-143, Clarks Grove MN

1999 Yearly Individual Winner:
Estelle Riemer, Montgomery County   REACT  Team #2388, Silver Springs MD

1999 Yearly Team Winner:
Tri-City County   REACT  Team #4365, Janesville WI



Awards given by the 2000 Convention Committee:

Early Bird Drawing (for those Registering between August 1, 1999 and 15 March 2000): Stuart DeLuca, Editor   REACTer

Oldest   REACTer (by age) in attendance:
Male: Paul Huckleberry
Female: Florence Hedges

Oldest Life Members (by Membership Number) in attendance:
Male: Ed Wirth LM #7
Female: M. Bill (Billie) Vogenitz LM #145

Oldest Junior   REACTers in attendance:
Male: Joseph Popalis Jr
Female: Crystal Grantham

Youngest Junior   REACTers in attendance:
Male: Fred Faulkner
Female: Mary Faulkner, Katrina Andrejco, Tiara Fry



FRIDAY 28 July 2000

FCC Seminar: Mr Riley Hollingsworth, Special Counsel, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Gettysburg PA. he spoke on Trustee (Ownership) of Repeaters, particularly GMRS repeaters, and the responsibility of their owners. He stressed that Repeater Owners still have the right to control who uses their repeaters. He held a Question and Answer session following his presentation.


Banquet Speaker: Mr Craig Fugate, Bureau Chief, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Tallahassee FL. He spoke on Emergency Communications throughout the State, how sometimes under certain circumstance they can fail. Therefore, backup communications from other Groups, such as   REACT , can be invaluable during disasters.


Awards given by   REACT  International Board of Directors at the Friday Night Banquet:

Goebel Awards -- Bob Leef and Johnny Stowers

President's Awards -- Wayne Barringer, Stuart DeLuca and David Moore

Proclamation to Walt Young and the 2000 Convention Committee.


CONTEST WINNERS:

Website:
1st: Rainer   REACT  Radio Watch 3366
2nd: Oklahoma County   REACT  2620
3rd: Tri-County   REACT  6003
Council: Wisconsin Council of   REACT  Teams.


Newsletter:
1st: Bell County   REACT  4047
2nd: Oklahoma County   REACT  2620
Council: Wisconsin Council of   REACT  Teams


Brochure:
1st: Crest   REACT  4252
2nd: Bexar County   REACT  4950
3rd: Oklahoma County   REACT  2620


Scrapbook:
1st: Oklahoma County   REACT  2620
2nd: Whiteside County   REACT  4714


Placard, Adult: (Information unavailable)


Placard, Juniors:
1st: Katrina Andrejco
2nd: Joseph Popalis Jr
3rd: Matthew Eckert



SATURDAY 29 July 2000

AMATEUR TESTING
Amateur License Testing were given to 6 people. Three passed their General and one passed his Tech.

Administering the Tests were 5 Volunteer Examiners:

Joe Patti
Mike Schneider
Paul Branch
Kenneth Townsend
Frankie Erskine





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