The "Rare Ones" of New Orleans

Congratulations are in order for Mike Callahan for becoming Associate Member 194 of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans. Mike is from Rush City, MN and is an avid fisherman and hunter! Of course, living in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is hard not to be an avid fisherman. We appreciate Mike’s support of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans and welcome him as an Associate Member. One of these days, Mike will have to make is down to Louisiana, the Sportsman’s Paradise, for a little hunting and fishing – cajun style!

If you happen to be in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, the 2020 schedule of Parades and interesting events can be found at the following link:

https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/#

The “Rare Ones” of New Orleans congratulates Norm – kg2py for becoming Associate Member 191. Norm is a steadfast supporter of the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans. He has a great signal from N.Y. every night!

Best said in Garry’s own words: I received my first certificate in April 2017. Certificate #5. My first contact was with K5NQ on April 1, 2017. I check in with the “Rare Ones” as often as I can. There are only four of the original nine left. Thanks Big John, Frank, Louis and Capt. Scott for keeping the “Rare Ones” on the air. Thanks for my new certificate.

73,

NZ0G Garry

The “Rare Ones” of New Orleans proudly congratulates Carl Bellamy for the distinguished honor of becoming Associate Member #190 with the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans. Carl is a Vietnam Veteran and recently received his ARRL WAS Award for FT-8. Amazing accomplishments! We salute Carl for his past service to our Country as well as his accomplishments in Amateur Radio!

Ray Lukas, w2dea, recently became the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans Associate Member 187. Ray is a proud resident of Brooklyn, New York and is a Sergeant in the New York Auxiliary Policy Department. Our congratulations go out to Ray of his achievements and to his service to his community. The “Rare Ones” appreciate Ray’s continued support for the Rare Ones of New Orleans RoundTable.

John Kerner, Jr., aka – “Big Guns” – kb4sga recently became a Rare One of New Orleans Associate Member #175. John has a great station located in Alapaha, Ga. John is a retired Orange County Corrections Officer and retired US Army as well. If you hear John on the Radio, please give him a call.