Steve Wooten, KC0QMU, the Emergency Coordinator presided over the monthly meeting of the St. Louis County ARES^® group on May 11, 2009. The Meeting was held at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

Steve welcomed vistors and had everyone introduce themselves. He said that St. Louis County ARES^® now had 92 members.

Steve said that he'd had no recent contact with the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He would like, however, to borrow two of its stations, including TNCs and laptops, so that the group can perform training and demonstrations.

Steve encouraged members to join the Planning Committee.

Steve thanked everyone who participated in the deployment exercise. Photos taken by Tori Vernau, KC0EEP, were passed around. Steve said that the District C Rapid Response Team also participated in the exercise and that its members seemed pleased with it. Also, some staff at De Paul Hospital noted our presence at the "north operations" site (the De Paul parking lot) and thought that our group looked professional.

Steve said that he'd like to do another deployment exercise this year, but perhaps indoors.

Steve noted that The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Act of 2009 was in committee in Congress.

Steve mentioned that the St. Louis and Suburban Radio Club would be holding an "After Dayton Picnic".

Craig Klimczak, K4LSU, gave a presentation on Learning Unit 3 of the ARECC Level 1 course.¹

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