[AARA] Field Day in Acadiana

[Herman Campbell]

*AARA Field Day 2011*

      On Saturday & Sunday June 25-26, 2011, the Acadiana Amateur Radio 
Association, Inc. will hold it's annual Field Day as an exercise in 
emergency preparedness.  Sponsored by the American Radio Relay League 
(ARRL), the largest organization in the world dedicated to amateur radio.
      Ham Radio stations will be set up and powered by emergency power 
such as generators, batteries, and solar power.  Other stations 
throughout North America will be operating for a period of 24 hours 
continuously.  National recognition and awards will be given to those 
ranking at the top of their class.
      We invite the following:  State, Parish, & City Officials -- Media 
-- Scouting Groups -- and any visitors wanting to learn more about this 
GREAT hobby.  Representatives from area emergency and disaster agencies 
will be present.  The Salvation Army will have their Canteen set up with 
drinks and refreshments.
      The site for Field Day 2011 will be held on the grounds of the 
Rayne Civic Center, 300
Frog Festival Drive, Rayne, LA 70578.  Just south of I-10 at Exit 87.   
Look for signs.
      James Petitjean, Mayor of the City of Rayne, Louisiana has 
proclaimed the week
Of June 19th thru June 25th as "AMATEUR RADIO WEEK".

AARA Web Site:
http://www.w5ddl.org
http://www.w5ddl.org/clubsite/gallery.htm
Check out the above websites for more information on Field Day 
activities.  Volunteers are always needed.

*SOMETHING NEW*

JUNK-IN-THE-TRUNK
We have added something new for this year's Field Day, between 9:00 AM 
and 3:00 PM Saturday June 25th during our Field Day Event, there will be 
a "Junk-In-The-Trunk" which means if you have any items laying around 
that you might want to trade, sell, donate, etc., you are invited to 
load it up and bring it to the AARA Field Day in Rayne, Louisiana and 
sell from your trunk or pickup truck.  We would prefer ham radio 
associated items, but I understand anything legal goes. We will be 
located in the large pavilion in Gossen Memorial Park, Rayne, LA. First 
15 that shows up get to park under the pavilion (bring a mat to prevent 
oil spills on pavement) all others can park on the grass. It is open to 
all, members or non-members, soft drinks will be sold to non-members.
SO LOAD UP ALL YOUR OLD JUNK AND COME OUT AND VISIT
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