[Wprcnews] Introduction of our new WPRC, Inc. Elected Treasurer 2014-2015 Comments welcomed.

[tom at k3ws.com]

Tom Cooney, Jr., W3SF
October 23, 2013
Statement of Introduction to WPRC members

Dear Council Members,

It is an honor to be elected to serve as treasurer for the Western PA
Repeater Council.  

A good first order of business would be to introduce myself.  I am a
second generation ham, being first licensed as a novice in 1977, at the
age of 15.  My father, W3ULM, is still an active source of encouragement
and support.  

While finishing an Electrical Engineering Degree at Penn State, I met my
wife Tammy, who shortly thereafter became N3MAZ.  We have two children,
both in their mid 20s; Amber, KB3EVN (Austin, TX), and Justin, KB3LGS
(Altoona, PA).  

I have been the secretary of the Horseshoe ARC in Altoona for well over
25 years, and treasurer for a couple of those.  I enjoy the HF bands,
and spend a good bit of time working on the 2 VHF and 1 UHF repeater
owned by HARC.  I am also a member of the Cambria Radio Club, and the
Potomac Valley Radio Club.  Currently an Extra class, occasionally I
guest operate and maintain equipment at the W3SO contest station in
FN00sn.  I am a volunteer examiner for the ARRL VEC.  

I am fortunate to have a job I love, and an employer who supports
amateur radio and community service.  I plan to bring my time and
talents to the WPRC over the next two years to make the systems,
policies, and procedures of the council leaner, more responsive, and
in-touch with the membership.  

I welcome both your suggestions and the opportunity to serve you
alongside the other council directors.

73’s – Tom Cooney, W3SF

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