Spring Updates! February 2019

Buckle up! An active start to spring is ahead. No, we’re not talking about weather, but it could be. I’m talking about events! What a list!
March-May in Alabama is our prime time for severe weather, and that means it’s a great time to BE READY. Here’s a few events that will help with being ready, and responsive!

• February 22-24 – Alabama Severe Weather Prep Sales Tax Holiday
  • https://www.waaytv.com/content/news/Severe-Weather-Sales-Tax-Holiday-2-Weeks-Away-505520291.html?fbclid=IwAR1-K4ayTg-ztZO45mibZDv_C4FJmY9Mrg1YOklkLFc4qhzSFVtssyYIAPU
• February 28 6:30PM – Online Skywarn Spotter Basic Training
  • https://www.weather.gov/bmx/skywarnschedule
• March 1 4PM-7PM, March 2 8:30AM-4PM – BirmingHAMfest
  • ALERT will have a table at this event and will be presenting to a forum.
  • More info: https://birminghamfest.org/?fbclid=IwAR0TQGjrEzVnR3hlIaYOxN4hUY6zNZYIMMf0RvM84awMTSSW2kzLGiFpEps
  • For more info on the host, the Birmingham Amateur Radio Club, check out www.w4cue.com or www.facebook.com/w4cue
• March 5 6:30PM and March 7 1PM – Online Skywarn Spotter Basic Training
  • https://www.weather.gov/bmx/skywarnschedule
• March 6 1PM – Skywarn Spotter Training @ Auburn University Dept of Campus Safety & Security – EM Office
  • https://www.weather.gov/bmx/skywarnschedule
• March 11 7PM – Tuscaloosa Amateur Radio Club Meeting
  • Robby, AC4RW, with the Tuscaloosa Amateur Radio Club has invited ALERT to do a talk/presentation at their regular meeting at DCH Northport.
  • For more info on Tuscaloosa ARC, check out www.w4xi.org or www.facebook.com/TuscaloosaAmateurRadioClub
• March 12 6:30PM – ALERT Quarterly Board Meeting
  • All ALERT voting members are welcome to attend to listen to the board proceeding.
• March 12 7PM – ALERT Monthly Meeting
  • Vote on Constitutional Amendment
  • Per bylaws, new officer nominating committee to be appointed by president.
  • Officers must be with ALERT 1 year in good standing. If you fall in this category, and interested in being an elected officer, or appointed officer, let us know! We’ll share that info with the nominating committee.
• March 14 6:30PM, March 26 1PM, and March 27 6:30PM – Online Skywarn Spotter Basic Training
  • https://www.weather.gov/bmx/skywarnschedule
• April 2 6:30PM – Online Skywarn Spotter Basic Training
  • https://www.weather.gov/bmx/skywarnschedule
    
• April ?? – More April events TBA!
• May 4 8:30AM-4:30PM – Black Warrior Hamfest
  • ALERT has reserved a table, and will have a presence at the first annual Black Warrior Hamfest! Check out this facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/bwhamfest/
• June 14 4PM-7PM, June 15 8:30AM-3PM – Helena Hamfest (NEW)
  • ALERT plans on having a presence at Helena Hamfest.
  • New date, new location! Indoors, will have forum rooms.
  • Check it out! http://www.helenahamfest.com/