Awards / Recognition / Kudos


Thank you for a job well done!!

For his outstanding service as Emergency Coordinator for Summit County ARES Dennis Conklin (AI8P) was recognized with the presentation of a multi-color illuminated callsign plaque.



Plaque presentation: (L to R) Dennis Conklin (AI8P), Ken Dorsey (KA8OAD) Summit County EC



AI8P Illuminated Calsign Plaque with ARES and ARRL logos


And the WINNER is:



Congratulations to Don Caldwell (AC8N) winner of the HT


Allan "Zeke" Zadiraka (AB8OU), Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Summit County ARES, is taking a well deserved "retirement" from being our "take charge" operator for the Monday night nets as well as the many other projects he managed in his role as AEC. Gregg Gary (WB8YYS) has been appointed as his replacement. At our last meeting Zeke's service to the local community and ARES was recognized with the presentation of a plaque commemerating his outstanding service.



Plaque presentation: (L to R) Dennis Conklin (AI8P) Summit County EC, Allan Zadiraka (AB8OU) Summit County AEC


Walt Heeney (N8LJM), Emergency Coordinator for Summit County ARES, is stepping down and Dennis Conklin (AI8P) has been assigned as his replacement. Walt's service to the local community and ARES was recognized with the presentation of a plaque commemerating his outstanding service.



Plaque presentation: (L to R) Dave Kaltenborn (N8KBC) ARES DEC, Walt Heeney (N8LJM) Summit County EC, Jack Sovik (KB8WPZ) Ohio Section EC