The Southern Ohio Amateur Radio Association recently had their “Christmas in November” dinner and elected new officers.

The club met on Nov. 18 for their annual Christmas in November dinner at the Golden Corral, in Russell, Kentucky.

“It was a huge success,” said SOARA public information officer Mike Love, WB8YKS. “There were 24 attending the dinner, who sat around the table enjoying a banquet of delicious food and sharing stories with one another. It is that one time of year that we are able to assemble and enjoy one another’s company.” The 2020 SOARA officers are the same as 2019: Tim Nicely, AC8VQ, is the president, Jerry Locker, W8HIC, is the vice president, Dave Bruce, KD8NYN, is the treasurer, James Reneau N4REN, is the secretary and Tim Nicely, AC8VQ, and Randy France, KD8VRU, will remain as trustees.
Scott Yonally N8SY Ohio Section Manager was the keynote speaker for the evening and there were special presentations by Love, Scott Yonally, N8SY, Ohio Section manager, and Jeff Slattery, Ohio Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service District 8 emergency coordinator.

Yonally presented the ARRL 2020 operating manual to the grand prize winner, James Reneau, N4REN.
Annabelle Jenkins, KB8TGI, closed out the event with a special heartfelt thank you to everyone that she designates as her ham radio family for prayers and concerns for Eddie Jenkins, N8TVO, during his illness.
“We want to thank everyone who attended, each being a special ambassador for ham radio,” Love said.  “Additionally, we want to wish everyone the very best of the holiday season and a safe Merry Christmas.”