Disaster Simulation Brings Together 35,000 Radio Operators

SATERN (The Salvation Army Emergency Radio Network) plans to demonstrate how it uses amateur radios for emergency communications by staging a mock disaster on Sunday, June 27 at DeAnza Park in Ontario.

 

(ONTARIO, Calif.) Inland Empire members of SATERN, the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network, will attempt contact with other amateur radio operators throughout the United States and Canada as they host an American Radio Relay League Field Day, Saturday June 26 at De Anza Park in Ontario and at the adjacent Salvation Army Ontario Corps.

“Field Day is the largest on-the-air operating event in the world,” said Tony Stephen, a member of the Inland Empire SATERN. “Its purpose is for our members to practice setting up in a simulated emergency, but we encourage members of the public to also come and learn about how the Salvation Army uses this communication to help our communities in times of disaster.”

The amateur radio operators will begin setting up their equipment at 7 a.m. and will conduct field exercises in the park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., barring any real disaster that would require their assistance elsewhere. The park’s address is 1438 Euclid Ave., Ontario, Calif.

During a disaster such as a fire or earthquake, SATERN members use their radios to communicate with each other as the Salvation Army assists emergency workers, and to help those who have been evacuated from a disaster area get in touch with concerned friends and family.

In 2006, a planned SATERN field day turned into the real thing because it had been scheduled just two days before a devastating fire in Riverside County. The local SATERN members are from Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

This time, SATERN members will attempt to make contact with as many as possible of the expected 35,000 other amateur radio operators who are expected to participate in the Amateur Radio Relay League Field Day events throughout the United States.

For more information about the Field Day, contact Tony Stephen at 909-628-2843, ke6jzf@verizon.net, or www.satern.net

About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps

The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Radio Network assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY.

For local help, call the San Bernardino Corps headquarters at (909) 888-1337.

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Joyce Fairman Named Epsilon Pi Tau Chapter President

Joyce Fairman is the new president of the California State University, San Bernardino Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau, The International Society for Professions In Technology.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA –Epsilon Pi Tau, The International Society for Professions in Technology, has appointed Joyce Fairman as chapter president of its Gamma Nu Chapter at California State University San Bernardino.

Fairman, a resident of Victorville, is a Gamma Nu member, and alumni of CSUSB. She is the founder of J. Fairman & Associates, Career Development and Business consulting service, working with various organizations throughout San Bernardino County.

“I am truly honored to be recognized by this distinguished Honorary Society, the Board of Trustees, Chapter Area Director Dr. Joseph Scarcella, and Epsilon Pi Tau members for the position of president,” she said.

As president, Fairman’s goals are to increase membership in Epsilon Pi Tau, and to make people throughout the Inland Empire aware of the organization. She also will promote the resources of California State University, San Bernardino.

Fairman previously received several other accolades from Epsilon Pi Tau ‘s Gamma Nu chapter for maintaining a 3.89 to 4.0 grade point average during her master’s degree program.

Fairman is a member of the boards of the National Coalition for Negro Women – Inland Empire and the Victor Valley branch of the NAACP.

Dennis Larney, the outgoing president, said he continually supports the progress and success of Gamma Nu. “

“Epsilon Pi Tau Gamma Nu strives to support the community by recognizing students, and other professionals displaying exemplary performance in all industries,” he said. “The success of any organization, its leaders, and its future is based upon its dedicated and supportive members.”

Since 2002, J. Fairman and Associates has helped community organizations develop plans for outreach and networking to better serve their clientele. For more information about how J. Fairman and Associates can help your organization, call (909) 746-6153.

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