Good afternoon. As you can see in the picture, we are gearing up for the CERT Wrapping Days taking place this Saturday and Monday from 9am until 9pm each day. (What you don't see in the picture is the boxes filled up in the hallway.)

It is quite the task!! Needless to say, "We need your help." We know this

is a busy time of the ye

ar but even a few hours would help (all day would be better). So bring your scissors and stop on by to help us wrap these gifts that will put a smile on hundreds of kids faces on Christmas Eve. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided.

This coming Sunday is our Fire District Christmas Party. Please see the details below and sign up at www.lefdchristmas.eventbrite.com. This is OUR opportunity to thank you for your commitment to our communities.

On Tuesday we will be having a meeting of the CERT Advisory Council to discuss the training schedule for 2016. I would like your input on what you would like to see in 2016.

Do you prefer the Saturday trainings or the Monday evening trainings?
Do you think the "Next Step" Courses are beneficial?
What subjects do you think we should focus on?
How do we get our CERT members more involved?

The CAC meeting is open to any CERT member. If you have any ideas, please email me, talk with me during the Wrapping Days, or attend the CAC meeting. We are really interested in what you think and want to see in 2016.

Respectfully,

K. Larry Thompson, Captain

In this issue

FIRE DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARTY

CERT TRAINING / ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITIES

FIRE DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARTY

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY

CERT TRAINING / ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITIES

(Please utilize your Mission Manager (MM) account to RSVP to events and training opportunities mentioned below.

If you are currently not a MM users please email me and we will set-up an account.)

12/17/2015: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

12/19/2015: CERT WRAPPING DAYS - Each year, CERT members help wrap presents for delivery to children throughout the Lealman Fire District. There are literally 100's of presents to wrap! This is a drop in event being held on Saturday, December 19th and Monday, December 21st from 9am until 9pm. Please, BYOS (Bring Your Own Scissors). Lunch & Dinner will be provided. Wrapping will take place at Fire Station #18 located at 4360 55th Avenue North, 33714. Please enter your own timekeeping in MM for this event.

12/20/2015: FIRE DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARTY - See information above for more information. RSVP requested at www.lefdchristmas.eventbrite.com

12/21/2015: CERT WRAPPING DAYS - Each year, CERT members help wrap presents for delivery to children throughout the Lealman Fire District. There are literally 100's of presents to wrap! This is a drop in event being held on Saturday, December 19th and Monday, December 21st from 9am until 9pm. Please, BYOS (Bring Your Own Scissors). Lunch & Dinner will be provided. Wrapping will take place at Fire Station #18 located at 4360 55th Avenue North, 33714. Please enter your own timekeeping in MM for this event.

12/22/2015: CAC MEETING: We will be holding a meeting of the CERT Advisory Council on Tuesday, December 22nd to discuss the LEAPN2CERT Conference, CERT Training Schedule for 2016, and a few additional items. The meeting will take place at Fire Station #18 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. RSVP on MM.

01/07/2016: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

01/21/2016: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.