Devon Day KF6KEE
01-06-2002

    I got interested in neighborhood association politics as result of radio which led me to CERT which led me to our own neighborhood association.  Because of my participation on a daily net with the local yacht clubs, I suggested that we start a family radio net in our neighborhood called the Cherrios net.  Or maybe Vickie Elliott suggested that we start a family radio net in our neighborhood called the Cheerios net.  I can't remember but it has been going on for years at 7 AM and is a wealth of information. 
 The cool part about this net is all of the non-licensed neighbors learn radio etiquette without having to go through the rigors of becoming licensed.,  For some of our retired neighbors, this is as big plus.  If our neighborhood ever has a major earthquake, I am thrilled to know that 21 radios will be aiding with communication.  I am more thrilled that three members of the neighborhood:  Chuck Williams, Vickie Elliott, and I have our ham licenses and can tap into those resources as well.  Odd hobby but I love it.