The history of CMSARA is that it was founded to be more of an “association” than a “club” of amateur radio enthusiasts. Many clubs suffer from issues of authoritarianism (it’s the “officers” club), elitistism (e.g., Extra Class operators are superior to Technicians; No-Code licensees aren’t ‘real’ hams’), and being too tradition-bound (meet-and-eat clubs is what we’ve “always” done). CMSARA was organized to be less of a club and more of an organized group of ham radio enthusiasts and to be activity-oriented. In short, we do stuff!

As a result, CMSARA makes sure that it is the membership that “owns” the group. Officers and members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve the membership. Presidents are limited to two consecutive terms. Board meetings are open to the membership. ARES officials, such as the county Emergency Coordinator, are appointed by the Section Manager of the American Radio Relay League. New ideas are welcomed, encouraged and supported by others in the group.

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Officers

President

Quinton Frasier KW5TON, 

Past President

J. Richard Lawrence W5EZX

Vice President for Special Events

JD Toony K5HH

Vice President for Programming

Frank Howell K4FMH

Secretary & Treasurer

Mike McKay N5DU

VE Liason

Brian Alexander W5SSJ

Board Directors

Bob Bullock K5RWB
Mike Hampton KG5SJD