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About Tom

Tom has worked with conservation districts since 1992, managing operations in two districts and providing statewide help on governance, technology, and accountability issues. He has been a board director of two state associations of conservation districts and the president of a statewide employee's association. Tom currently serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts. Tom enjoys sailing and is a licensed amateur radio operator.

Repeater Roundabout This Coming Weekend!

Posted on 2022-11-14 by Tom

Sponsored by the Puget Sound Repeater Group, the Repeater Roundabout is a rare opportunity to work many repeaters in the Puget Sound region. While this is a contest, it may be the most relaxed, casual contest you’ve ever participated in! … Continue reading →

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My First Try at POTA

Posted on 2022-07-17 by Tom

I learned some valuable lessons yesterday as I sought to activate my first park through Parks On The Air, or POTA. I gathered up my radio gear and headed out, not knowing whether I would actually make it to Potlatch … Continue reading →

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General License Class Starts April 26

Posted on 2022-04-13 by Tom

David Brooks, N7HT, will be teaching a General License Class starting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 7 to 9 pm at the Department of Emergency Management Office located 100 Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA. 98584. The class will be … Continue reading →

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New Technician Class starts September 28th

Posted on 2021-09-15 by Tom

Dave Brooks will be teaching a Technician Class beginning Tuesday, September 28th and continue through the end of November. The class times are 7 to 9 pm at the Department of Emergency Management Office, 100 W Public Works Drive, Shelton, … Continue reading →

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Next testing session October 9th

Posted on 2021-09-15 by Tom

The next amateur radio license testing session (also called a volunteer examiner session, or VE session) will be held on October 9th at 11:00 am at the PUD #3 building. Find more information about VE sessions at https://mc-arc.org/education/monthly-testing/. Please note … Continue reading →

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