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The 2008 Awards Banquet
Club Historian Perry Ballinger, W8AU opened the evenings events with a blessing followed by a fine family style dinner served by the church that included Swiss steak, chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans. Dessert was various delicious pie. Our special thanks to the Otterbein Church for hosting us this year and for the great dinner.
************************** Special Recognition Award to Mike Palmer, KD8ENV A Special Recognition Award was presented to Mike Palmer, KD8ENV. One of our newer club members, Mike was instrumental in helping upgrade both the club hamshack as well as our Emergency Communications Trailer with some badly needed computer equipment. Thanks to Mikes efforts, we now have two newer laptops and a flat screen monitor to replace our failing existing monitor. One of the laptops will soon be installed in our club trailer that will be used to support our Winlink effort and for logging during Field Day. Mike has also been a very active member, assisting with many club events and projects. Thanks to Mikes contributions, our club continues to grow and prosper !
A Special Recognition Award was presented to
Mike Palmer, KD8ENV **************************** Public Service Award to Wade Huthmacher,
WD8MIU Congratulations to ARES member Wade Huthmacher - WD8MIU recipient of this years MARC Public Service Award. The continued existence of our hobby is due in part to the volunteer efforts of radio operators across the country who provide communications support to their communities. This years Public Service Award recipient is a fine example of this commitment. Wades' name routinely shows when volunteers are needed for the many events we are involved in. A strong and disciplined communicator, Wade also maintains an impressive training resume and has taken a lead role in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Communications Committee and remains a great asset to the Stark County ARES Program.
Public Service Award recipient Wade
Huthmacher, WD8MIU (R) Technical Merit Award to Rodger Trompower, KA8FTS
Technical achievement is a large part of the Amateur Radio hobby and Rodger is a fine example of this aspect of the hobby.
Technical Merit Award Recipient Rodger
Trompower, KA8FTS (R) ***********************************
Since joining the club Mike has been active in many aspects of club operation. Thanks to his long history in Amateur Radio, Mike has provided guidance during many club activities including taking a lead role trouble shooting interference on the club's repeater and other areas. Mike has presented several club programs covering a wide range of topics and is a regular contributor to our club newsletter. Mike and family also also assist during club Safety Breaks. Mike is a great asset to both the hobby and our
club and it is with great pride that we bestow this highest of
club recognition and honor to Mike Sciarini, WA8MKH.
Ham of the Year Recipient Mike Sciarini,
WA8MKH ******************************
25 Year New Member Bob "Kip" Kiplinger - K8KIP
The great evening concluded with the installation of the 2008 Executive Board by outgoing President Ralph Bugg, K8HSQ. Ralph administers the oath of office to the new club officers
Retiring Club President Ralph Bugg, K8HSQ passes the Gavel to new President Scott McCamish, N3JJT.
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The Massillon Amateur Radio Club's Annual Awards Banquet was held on Saturday,
January 12th at the Otterbein Methodist Church in Navarre with nearly 60 members and guests attending.
