Republican Women Federated
Marin Republican Women, Federated

Luncheon/Speaker Meeting

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26th

Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Location: The Club at McInnis Restaurant,
350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA

Speaker

Janthony (Skip) Fedanzo, Marin County Amateur Radio Society

Topic: Is Anybody Out There? Amateur Radio Society

Marin Republican WomenThe main character in the movie in some emergency is listening to a crackling radio trying to reach someone to come to the rescue.

Amateur radio, or ham radio, is an overlooked part of the audio landscape. This technology has been around for decades and people still rely on it today. Ham radio is best known for its impact in survivalist situations. Most modern communications channels, like internet and smartphones, rely on electrical and data grids. When natural disasters occur, ham radio continues to operate. Wireless technology offers reliability beyond the possibilities of power grids and cellular networks. These lines are always open for communication and offer help in times of crisis. The Red Cross, FEMA, and other relief organizations often use ham radio to spread crucial information.

Our speaker, Anthony (Skip) Fedanzo, is a long-time member of the Marin Amateur Radio Society (MARS). He has been a field radio operator for MARS public service radio nets for events such as the Dipsea, bicycle rides and races in areas without cellular service. This service provides help for participants who need medical or mechanical aid.

Currently he leads a group of 20+ radio volunteers who will support Marin’s Community Base Organizations (CBOs) in a disaster if all other means of communication fail. This team of Radio Communication Volunteers (RCV) is sponsored by Marin County Dept. of Public Works. RCV is beginning its fifth year of service to Marin CBOs as their backup.

Come learn about this critical service and fascinating hobby.

Elise Vitale
1st VP, Programs

Reservations

Cost: $36 members, $38 non-members
Deadline: Friday, Feb 21

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Lunch Choice:

Please choose one of the following options and include your choice in your RSVP:

  • Chicken Piccata with vegetables
  • Bay Shrimp Louie Salad

Payment by Mail

Mail your check payable to MRWF to:
Jay Kist,
49 Bellevue Ave,
San Rafael, CA 94901

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___ Chicken Piccata with vegetables

___ Bay Shrimp Louie Salad

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