Membership

Multnomah County ARES has three levels of membership. The classifications and requirements are:

“Radio Active” member:

  1. Has a valid amateur radio license,
  2. Has a go kit with capability of operating a radio and meeting personal needs for 72 hours,
  3. Has filled out and submitted a membership form,
  4. Has submitted certificates for ICS 100,200 and 700,
  5. Has come to one meeting per quarter or 6 per year, and
  6. Has participated in at least four hours of Simulated Emergency Test (SET) or public service events in the past year and reported this service to the membership manager.
  7. When ARRL has the new EC 001 back, completion of this course will also be a requirement.   Those who have documented completion of the old EC 001 will be grandfathered in for this requirement.

Participation in the weekly net, while considered important, is not required.

“Active” member:

  1. Has a valid amateur radio license,
  2. Has filled out and submitted a membership, and
  3. May have completed some of the “Radio Active” requirements, but not all.

“Supporting” member:

No amateur radio license or membership form required.  These persons are willing to provide off-the-air support to the organization.

If you are interested in becoming an Active or Radio Active member, fill out the Membership Form and give it to our membership manager.

To document training outside of ARES meetings, or events in which you’ve participated, fill out the Training and Service Report form and give it to our membership manager.

If you have questions about Multnomah ARES, contact us.