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If you are visiting our site for the first time, Welcome! Please check out all our pages through the links in the green bar above. We hold team meetings monthly; they are open to the public. Find our meeting schedule here. You do not need to be a member to attend.

THANKS! to everyone who volunteered at the 2012 Navarre FunFest.

Another way to help the Navarre CERT treasury Subscribe to the Navarre Press (the print version, online, or both) now, check Navarre CERT as your favorite non-profit and 50% of what you pay will be placed in a reserve for Navarre CERT to use on advertising!

The Amazing Poker Run was a success (despite the rain). Navarre CERT thanks all the participants and all the businesses and organizations who made donations. A complete list of the donors is here. Congratulations to Navarre CERT members of the committee who put the Run together: Peggy Armstrong, Mark Pokroy, and Janet Pokroy, and to team coordinator Lou Greene for his guidance. Additional thanks to the many other Navarre CERT members who gave their time and efforts on the day of the event.

Board of directors news For personal reasons, Carol Henry has had to resign from the board of directors. This leaves yet another vacancy; Carol was the corporate secretary and administration section chief. The board can appoint replacements. If you are willing to serve and feel you can contribute on behalf of your fellow members, please contact a board member.

Events & Training Calendar The Calendar link in the navigation bar above will now take you to a new calendar. Team meetings and board meetings are shown, as well as other CERT events and community events. Where you see an event shown in gray italics, it tells you that the event is scheduled by its sponsoring organization on that date, but that Navarre CERT hasn't yet been requested to support it and committed to do so.

Stacy Annese has joined the board. At the January board meeting, Stacy was appointed to fill one of the board vacancies. Stacy has been on the team since September and has been very active, attending the Advanced CERT Academy and other advanced trainng, acting as IC for the HNFD Haunted House support, and sitting in on board meetings. She is a valuable addition to the board.

Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, James Warner has had to resign from the board, leaving it at six members. The maximum number, according to the bylaws, is ten, so there are still four vacancies.

Navarre CERT corporate officers for 2012 were elected at the December 2011 board meeting. They are:

President, Lou Greene. As President, Lou is also Team Coordinator
Vice President, Charlie Batson. Charlie becomes the Operations Section Chief
Secretary, Carol Henry. Carol is now the Admin/Finance Section Chief
Treasurer, Lou Greene

In addition, Bill Crouch was elected as Logistics Section Chief.

The Plans Section Chief position is currently being filled by Bill Crouch, pending further board action.

The board currently has four vacant seats. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email.

Kudos to those that volunteered for the Christmas Caring & Sharing Distribution. Everything went extremely well, and your good work contributed a lot: Norm Crowder, Bob Ferson, Sue Ferson, Mitchell Fugate, Lou Greene, Michael Hoglen, Michael Knapp, Don Nicholson, Don Shopmyer, and Steve VanDenAkker. About 300 needy families in South Santa Rosa County will have a brighter Christmas due to fine work of Caring & Sharing.

Thanks to all who have volunteered for recent events! Special thanks to those who have turned out for more than one, and kudos to Mike Hoglen, who worked Thanksgiving Caring & Sharing, the Jingle Bell Run, and the Christmas Parade, and is signed up for Christmas Caring & Sharing.

Bigger hams? Congratulations to five of our members who successfully upgraded their amateur radio licenses from technician class to general class! Nice going, Doug KK4DEC and Donna KK4DEB Smith, John Askill KJ4JDU, Bob Lekanidis KJ4DQ, and Dane Luckey K4RVZ.

Holley-Navarre Firefighters Thank Navarre CERT: Several team members turned out to support the HNFD Firefighters Haunted Firehouse on October 28 and 29, providing assistance with pedestrian safety, parking lot safety, and so on. Recently graduated member Stacy Annese took on the IC job for this event and did a terrific job. Thanks, Stacy!

Advanced CERT Academy graduates: Twelve members represented Navarre CERT at the Western Panhandle Advanced CERT Academy on Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2. Congratulations to graduates: Stacy Annese, John Askill, Charlie Batson, Larry Burner, Sue Ferson, Bob Harlow, Michael Hoglen, Susan Lee, Howard Piansky, Donna Smith, Doug Smith, and James Warner.

Thanks and kudos: To those who came out and supported the HNFD Fall Fire Prevention Festival on October 1 and the GNBAA Festival of the Arts on October 8-9. Special thanks to those who turned out for both: Norm LaRose, Don Nicholson, Steve VanDenAkker and Bob Ferson.

Congratulations to our latest graduates!

On Sunday, September 25, the final exercise for the recent class was held at the Holley-Navarre Senior Association's center. Thanks to the NJROTC cadets who acted as victims. Graduates in the photo, from left: Bob Harlow, Stacy Annese, Mike Hoglen, Kevin Monfreda, John Rauschenberger, Carl Humphreys, and James Warner. Be sure to introduce yourself when you see them at a meeting or event.

Calling all cars! We are looking for Navarre CERT volunteers to make this a success by working on the Amazing Chase 2012 committee. It's our big fundraiser and takes teamwork to put together.

FunFest 2011: Thanks to all who volunteered! The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce was most appreciative of our assistance. Our info booth handed out many Navarre CERT cards and brochures to people interested in learning more, taking training, and possibly joining the team. The volunteers at all stations worked hard and did a great job. Photos can be seen on the Navarre CERT Facebook page.

In recognition of the many hours Navarre CERT has devoted to FunFest over the past years, NBACoC granted us a stage sponsorship. Our new banner was displayed on the stage as well as in our information booth.

Navarre CERT Newsletters:
February-May, 2011
October 2010-January 2011
Third quarter 2010 Newsletter
Second quarter 2010
First Quarter 2010

Navarre CERT Amateur Radio Club holds their meeting on the first Friday of every month at the Holley-Navarre Fire Station #45 training room. This is the station behind McDonald's in the Winn Dixie shopping center on US 98. All club members and others who are interested a encouraged to attend. For more information on the next meeting, click on the �Communications� link above.

Navarre CERT Vehicle Sponsorships If you know any business or organization who might like to have their logo or name displayed on our trailer or other Navarre CERT vehicles, please try to sell them on it. We will provide "advertising" for a donation. Prices depend on the size of the logo or name and range from $250 to $1000.
Vehicle Sponsorship Form

Changes at the National Hurricane Center
The National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center have made several changes that we, as CERT members, should be aware of, and share with family and others. Please visit the NHC's website to review the summary of changes.

FYI This is a section of this home page with interesting tidbits of information.

2011 members of the board of directors, section chiefs, and other staff members are listed on the About Us page. Please be aware that the bylaws of Navarre CERT, Inc., are available through that page as well.

Interested in becoming an amateur radio operator (ham)? How about upgrading from your tech license to general? Navarre CERT Communications Coordinator Steve VanDenAkker will coordinate a class and testing if there are enough people interested. To let him know you are interested, submit our ham class form.

Another way to help the Navarre CERT treasury Subscribe to the Navarre Press (the print version, online, or both) now, and you'll lock in your subscription price for three years. Check Navarre CERT as your favorite non-profit and 50% of what you pay will be placed in a reserve for Navarre CERT to use on advertising! Navarre Press subscription page

Recycle for CERT! Yes, you can be "green" for the benefit of Navarre CERT. Bring your empty inkjet printer ink cartridges and old cellphones to the next team meeting and put them in the recycle box. We will be able to redeem them for money to be added to the Navarre CERT treasury. Can't make it to the meeting but you've got a bunch to recycle? e-mail us and we'll figure out how to get them from you.

State of Florida Disaster Reservist Program If you are interested in being part of disaster response and recovery in Florida, beyond the CERT program, this program may be of interest to you. The Division of Emergency Management does not have sufficient numbers of trained disaster specialists to manage and recover from a major or catastrophic disaster, and has initiated a Disaster Reservist program to quickly provide additional human resources to support the states' actions in a disaster. An activated reservist is reimbursed for travel expenses and also receives payment. In times of disaster, reservists who are called to active duty must have the ability to commit a minimum of 15 consecutive days of service. Reservists must also be able to deploy to other areas of the State and may be required to work non-traditional hours (including holidays and weekends). There are training requirements, some of which CERT members have probably already completed. LEARN MORE.....

CERT forms are now available on the "Downloads" page. One file has all the forms that are covered in class. Another is just the Damage Assessment form.

Photos of Navarre CERT "in action" We're always looking for photos of us at work at a festival, information distribution, parade, Caring & Sharing, or other event at which we provided support. If you have any please e-mail us and attach the .jpg files. If the photo needs to be scanned, let us know and we'll arrange something.