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Christy Terry
Mayor of the City of Seward
PO Box 721
Seward, AK 99664
June 22, 2020
Dear Mayor Terry & City Council,
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Sewar -Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 721
Seward, AK 99664
As Vice President of the Seward Amateur Radio Club, I would like to extend an invitation for you, and
the rest City Council to meet with the Amateur Radio operators of your community as we participate in
the national Field Day event, June 27th thru the 28`h at the Little League Ball Field, 900 Fourth Ave,
starting at 10 am until 1 pm the following day.
Amateur Radio operators can provide a critical public service for our community; during times of
disaster, as a Seward operator did during the 1964 earthquake. Licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission and trained in the art and science of radio communication and basic electronics theory, we
own and maintain our own communications equipment and are prohibited by federal law from receiving
payment for our services. Our newly formed club. just over a year old; is registered with the State of
Alaska as a non-profit corporation. ARRL, the American Radio Relay League, a national organization, has
built relationships with several served agencies including FEMA, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and
many others. Our club already has members signed up with a Memo of Understanding with Seward
Providence.
This public service can be easily extended during non -emergency civic events, such as parades,
marathons, and street festivals.
Field Day is our chance to show the science, service, and skill we can offer to our community free of
charge, We would love the opportunity to chow you our capabilities in person.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Sean Corrigan
Vice President
Seward Amateur Radio Club