RAC VPFS names new support officials for ARES-NTS

The RAC Field Organization has named four persons who have agreed to fill newly-created departments in support of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the National Traffic System.

As of February 1, 2008, the following volunteers assume their respective roles: Hew Lines, VA7HU, RAC National Traffic System Coordinator (NTSC); David Drinnan, VE9FK, RAC ARES National Training Coordinator (NTC); Ken Oelke, VE6AFO, RAC ARES National Emergency Coordinator (NEC); and Drew Watson, VA7DR, Manager of the RAC Canadian Amateur Radio Emergency Database (CARED).

These are support functions and will not supersede or replace Section appointments. RAC extends sincere thanks to these individuals for their unselfish willingness to serve.

Full details as to their duties and responsibilities will appear in the March/April issue of The Canadian Amateur magazine.

Bob Cooke, VE3BDB
RAC Vice President Field Services

Source: Radio Amateurs of Canada