The 2012 Awards Banquet

The Massillon Amateur Radio Club's Annual Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, January 14th at the Hometown Buffet in Belden Village with nearly 30 members and guests attending.

After opening remarks from outgoing President Wade Huthmacher, WD8MIU, we enjoyed a fine hometown meal with all the trimmings including lots of great desserts. 

Outgoing Club President Wade opened the formal portion of the dinner with opening remarks and introductions of everyone present. This was followed by presentation of our Service Awards honoring those members who deserved special recognition for their efforts during 2011. The following members were recognized for their service to the club in the following categories.

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Special Recognition Award to Byron Berger, KF8UN

It is always difficult to fill positions for our executive board, especially President and Vice-President. After a long and difficult search, long time member Byron Berger stepped up and accepted a position as Vice-President for 2011 and became President of the club for 2012. Solid leadership is important for any civic organization and Byron will provide a strong direction for our club as we enter a new year and is a worthy recipient of this Special Recognition Award.      

Special Recognition Award Recipient Byron Berger, KF8UN (L)

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Joe Turkal, K8EKG DX Award to Carl Cunert, AB8CC

Operating is at the very heart of amateur radio and Carl Cunert is always a strong voice on the bands either operating various contests throughout the year or searching for rare DX contacts in pursuit of the many operating awards available today including the prestigious ARRL DXCC Award.

In appreciation of that spirit, Carl was selected as the recipient of our Joe Turkal, K8EKG DX Award for 2011.  

Joe Turkal, K8EKG DX Award Recipient Carl Cunert (L) 


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Public Relations Award Issued to Igor Nikishin, K8INN

The image of Amateur Radio can be a mystery to the general public unfamiliar with our great hobby. Throughout 2011, Igor Nikishin has provided a strong public relations image by his continuous service to the club, our community and by his guidance to our fellow members.

In appreciation for this very important but often overlooked role, Igor was recognized and selected as our recipient of the Public Relations Award.     

Public Relations Award Recipient Igor Nikishin, K8INN (L)

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Field Day Award To Maddie Nikishin, no call

Field Day is one of the club's major annual operating events. Each year we encourage all of our members to operate, especially those who don't have stations of their own. Our 'GOTA', Get On The Air station has been an integral part of our Field Day operation for many years. During this past Field Day, Maddie Nikishin (Harmonic of Dad Igor, K8INN), was encouraged to operate in hopes of rekindling her interest in amateur radio.

Maddie made over 20 contacts during her time on the station including making a DX contact with France.

In the true excitement of Field Day we recognized Maddie's interest in operating and awarded her with this years Field Day Award.
  

Field Day Award Recipient Maddie Nikishin (L)

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Outstanding Service Award Recipient Don Wade, W8DEA

Don Wade, W8DEA is a long standing MARC member and has remained active throughout his 25 plus years with our club. During the last 10 years, Don has been actively "On-Duty" with FEMA, The Federal Emergency Management Agency and has been on numerous deployment missions to areas hardest hit by natures worst, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters.

When time permitted, he returned home to the MARC where he picked up where he left off, again assisting in numerous club activities and community efforts including Field Day, Hall of Fame Festival and others.

In appreciation for all he has done for our club, our community and his country in times of disaster, we award Don our Outstanding Service Award for 2011. 

Outstanding Service Award Recipient Don Wade, W8DEA (L)

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Ham of the Year Award Issued To Tom Gill, KC8QOD

Our most distinguished award is our annual Ham of the Year Award.

Awarded each year to the individual who demonstrates the true mission of the MARC and the Amateur Radio Service. It recognizes the member who is dedicated to the many facets of our club, his family and the amateur radio service.

Throughout the year in 2011, Tom was an active club member who participated in many club activities, served his community in public service roles and remained a dedicated husband, father and citizen to this community.  

In recognition of this outstanding achievement, we are proud and honored to award this years coveted William J. North, W8NP Ham Of The Year Award to Tom Gill, KC8QOD. 

Ham of the Year Recipient Tom Gill, KC8QOD (L)

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The remainder of the awards ceremony recognized member achievements in several categories including our FUN Awards.  The dinner concluded with the installation of the oath of office to the 2012 Officers.

Wade Huthmacher, WD8MIU was also awarded a glass Gavel on behalf of the club for his outstanding service to the club during his tern as both Vice-President and President. During this time our club prospered in many areas and we fully appreciated his dedicated service to the MARC.  

Wade Huthmacher, WD8MIU Receives a Glass Gavel in appreciation of his years of service on the Executive Board.

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Mike Palmer, KD8ENV (L),  Don Wade, W8DEA (C) and Wade Huthmacher, WD8MIU Accept Certificates of Appreciation

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Club Secretary Robert Keller, AC8GE Awarded A Fun Certificate 
The CW Huckster Award from his efforts at our Safety Fest

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The great evening concluded with the installation of the 2012 Executive Board by outgoing President Wade Huthmacher, WD8MIU

    Wade administers the oath of office to the new club officers

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