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Minn-Kota Emergency REACT history

Formed as the F-M area REACT Committee in September 2007, for the purpose of seeking a charter with REACT International, for a team in the Red River Valley (Fargo, ND / Moorhead, MN). Jim Jensen, a life member (#522) of REACT International had asked Dr. David Lovejoy if he would liked to start a team in the area, and If he would be the team President. David, a former officer (Corporate Secretary, 1995-1996) with Maricopa County REACT Inc. in Glendale, AZ, accepted the responsibility, and the opportunity to serve another REACT Team. On October 1, 2007, the name Red River Valley REACT was chosen.
On October 14, 2007, our charter application was approved at the annual meeting of the Minnesota REACT Team Council in St. Cloud, making Red River Valley REACT, an offical REACT team.
At the Board meeting in March 2008, it was voted upon to change the team name to Minn-Kota Emergengy REACT. The change was necessary due to the fact that we serve the people of eastern North Dakota, as well as Minnesota, not just the Red River Valley area. This change took effect on May 1st, 2008.

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"Public service through communications"

REACT is a 501(C)(3) volunteer based public service organization comprised of volunteer radio operators to provide public safety communications to individuals, organizations, and government agencies to save lives, prevent injuries, and give assistance wherever and whenever needed. Minn-Kota Emergency REACT relies on tax deductible donations as the only source of income to fund our various projects to improve our team. Member volunteers are dedicated to improving their communities by providing voluntary, two-way communications to ensure safety during community based runs, walks, parades, and various other events. Some of our members are licensed amateur radio operators, First Responders, and ordained ministers. Minn-Kota Emergency REACT Serves western Minnesota, and eastern North Dakota. Are you ready to help?

Team Charter # 6133

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Site Updated: June 3, 2008

Purposes include:

  • Provide local support & communications for the safety of individuals during runs / marathons, walks, parades, and any other event where communications would be needed.

  • Provide additional resources in the event of local disasters.

  • The correct usage & monitoring of CB Emergency Channel 9.

  • Developing the skilled use of the CB Radio Service, FRS (Family Radio Service), GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), Amateur (VHF & UHF), Cellular and other wireless radio services as additional sources of communications in emergencies.

  • Coordinating efforts with other emergency organizations including Police, Sheriff, Highway Patrol, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), NOAA, RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services), ARES (Amatuer Radio Emergency Services), Salvation Army and the American Red Cross.

  • Provide additional support by trained members for medical assistance as needed at events we are currently involved with.

  • Neighborhood Watch programs.

  • Operation Lifesaver.

  • Highway Saftey Breaks

  • Search & Rescue

  • Motorist Assistance

MEETINGS:

 
General Membership Meetings :
Second Saturday of eash month.
(ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!) 
Call (701) 412-4329 for location. 
January 5, 2008
February 9, 2008
March 8, 2008
April 12, 2008
May 10, 2008
June 14, 2008
July 12, 2008
August 9, 2008
September 13, 2008
October 11, 2008
November 8, 2008
December 13, 2008 
Board Meetings: 
Held four times a year.
(Restricted to members only, Sorry!) 
March 10, 2008
June 7th, 2008
September 6, 2008
December 6, 2008
 
 
"Public Service Through Communications"
Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team

 

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