Free and open to all licensed amateur radio operators.*
In the Communication Class we discuss what to look for in obtaining a radio, general radio range, radio interference, communications protocol and many other basic concepts. This is a great class to attend if you are just getting started and are unsure what benefits our Team Radio program has to offer.
The classes offer a first introduction to radio, and we hope a fun introduction to radio communications.
12/5 Class session 1 – General Radio Information. This class is intended as an orientation class to newly licensed amateurs who are unfamiliar with radio and need the “next step”. The class is focused on neighborhood communications. We describe what a radio is, how to get one, what to expect, and go through basic communication exercises. The class information distributed includes ideas of what to look for in radio equipment and specific recommendations on what equipment to purchase.
12/12 Class session 2 – Radio Configuration. VHF/UHF (Very High Frequency, and Ultra High Frequency) hand-held radios in the amateur spectrum are a bit complicated to set up. The concepts of simplex and radio repeaters are explained and training is provided for programming class member radio equipment. While computer programs are available to configure radio transceivers, our training is focused on programming radios in the field. This is probably the most popular session of the series.
12/19 Class session 3 – Communications in a Group. Communications in Amateur Radio is usually based on a one-to-one exchange. We introduce a protocol and a “net” operation in order to accommodate numerous incidents and manage a high communications capacity with limited communications resources.
1/2 Class session 4 – Communications as a Service. A simple but effective protocol is introduced and exercised that emphasizes accurate messaging. Accuracy is crucial if important information is transferred over radio.
Free and open to all licensed amateur radio operators.
In the Communication Class we discuss what to look for in obtaining a radio, general radio range, radio interference, communications protocol and many other basic concepts. This is a great class to attend if you are just getting started and are unsure what benefits our Team Radio program has to offer.
The classes offer a first introduction to radio, and we hope a fun introduction to radio communications.
Want to join in? This class will be happening online using Zoom.
Please email the instructor at wbs@hbco2.com. He will provide a link to register and participate via Zoom.
5/14 Class session 1 – General Radio Information. This class is intended as an orientation class to newly licensed amateurs who are unfamiliar with radio and need the “next step”. The class is focused on neighborhood communications. We describe what a radio is, how to get one, what to expect, and go through basic communication exercises. The class information distributed includes ideas of what to look for in radio equipment and specific recommendations on what equipment to purchase.
5/21 Class session 2 – Radio Configuration. VHF/UHF (Very High Frequency, and Ultra High Frequency) hand-held radios in the amateur spectrum are a bit complicated to set up. The concepts of simplex and radio repeaters are explained and training is provided for programming class member radio equipment. While computer programs are available to configure radio transceivers, our training is focused on programming radios in the field. This is probably the most popular session of the series.
5/28 Class session 3 – Communications in a Group. Communications in Amateur Radio is usually based on a one-to-one exchange. We introduce a protocol and a “net” operation in order to accommodate numerous incidents and manage a high communications capacity with limited communications resources.
6/4 Class session 4 – Communications as a Service. A simple but effective protocol is introduced and exercised that emphasizes accurate messaging. Accuracy is crucial if important information is transferred over radio.
ZOOM Instructions
Our online programs use the Zoom software program. If you have not already used Zoom, you can either create a free account (zoom.com) or not, but you will need to complete an approximately minute long software download for your computer, phone or tablet. We recommend having this done well before the class start so that you can focus on the fun!
To login to our event, follow the provided link and then;
‘Join Audio Conference by Computer’ –(Green button)
Once in the event, you can choose to turn on your video (recommended!) and audio (recommended!) in order to participate. As moderators, we will selectively mute your audio in order to maintain focus on the presenter.
There is a button in the top right to toggle between ‘Speaker View’, which gives the focus to the presenter and ‘Gallery View’, which shows the gallery of the audience (including you!)
Get an early start on summer with our Summer Reading Blast-Off Party!
We’re kicking off the start of summer reading with food, fun and games. This year’s reading theme is “A Universe of Stories” and we’ll be celebrating with space-themed activities and programs all summer long. Drop in to the blast-off party, sign up for summer reading, and get in on the fun.
How to Improve Your Self-Confidence When Speaking to Groups
Do you hate public speaking?
Does the thought of presenting to a group make you sweat and want to hide in some far-away bunker?
Do you wish you could feel more open, free and self-confident in sharing your ideas?
With public speaking being one of America’s greatest fears, learning to speak to groups is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself from your peers and create new opportunities and recognition… and it doesn’t need to be so hard!
In this training, you’ll learn:
The 4 elements of self-confidence (and techniques for learning each one)
Skills for diffusing the tension and relaxing as you speak
How to structure a talk or presentation effectively for your audience
Andrew Vargas-Delman has a passion for constructive, effective and emotionally intelligent communication. As a coach, he guides his clients in building self-confidence, communicating effectively and creating meaningful, satisfying relationships in their personal and professional lives. Entrepreneurs, Millennial professionals and small business owners have used his techniques to increase their income, improve relationships with colleagues and customers, and sharpen their public-speaking skills.
An enthusiastic public speaker, Andrew is excited to share his expertise with audiences seeking three things: confidence, connection and communication.
To contact Andrew for individual or group coaching, or to book a speaking event, please visit: http://andrewvargasdelman.com
Research has proven the benefits of regular meditation in decreasing stress-related diseases, calming anxiety and emotional turmoil, and increasing survival rates in cancer and heart disease. Now, there is recent evidence that meditation can also slow the aging process itself; improve sleep; and lessen the pain of loss, grief, and depression. Please join Marshall Zaslove, MD, board certified psychiatrist and 45-year meditator, for a fast-moving and entertaining discussion of these new benefits–and their place in improvingyour life.
All attendees will be given a firsthand experience of instructed meditation.
Marin County’s Department of Aging and Adult Services helps to combat the financial abuse of older and dependent adults through the FAST program.
The division’s Financial Abuse Specialist Team, known as FAST, is currently chaired by the Public Guardian and Adult Protective Service offices. These county employees work with a team of dedicated volunteers from the community to provide training and consultation on recognizing, investigating, stopping and preventing elder financial abuse.
There is a wealth of expertise on the team, with professionals represented from diverse professional fields such as accounting, law, business and banking. The volunteers are utilized both as community educators, and as financial experts. The team partners with the District Attorney’s office and with local police departments to track and prosecute cases. The team meets bi-monthly and all FAST meetings and investigations are kept strictly confidential according to an MOU developed by Marin’s County Counsel.
Presenters:
Roberta Robinson is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley.
She is retired Vice President and Branch Manager Bank of America and formerly President of the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce.
Roberta was also former Treasurer of the Town of San Anselmo and foreperson of the Marin County Civil Grand Jury 2007-2008.
Roberta is an initial member of the Marin County FAST team which began in 2011.
Oak Dowling, JD, is a retired attorney with 43 years of practice, including 31 years in San Rafael. He’s a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Law School and a native of Chicago. He has lived in Marin County for over 45 years and for over 25 years he was a part-time Instructor of Law at College of Marin.
Oak has been a member of the Marin County Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) team since its inception in 2011 and was selected as Outstanding Marin County Volunteer of the Year for 2012-2013. He has been a member of Marin Forum for over 20 years and was its President in 2002.
For the past 8 years Oak has been an Instructor in the OLLI program at Dominican University in the subject of “Courtroom Drama in the Movies and Theatre.” In his Law classes, he uses courtroom drama to demonstrate legal principles. As an avocation, he performed in theatre in Marin and San Francisco for 15 years. Oak has been a member of the Rotary Club of San Rafael for over 41 years and has served the Club as Director and Speaker’s Chairman.
Harmonious Breathing has as its central purpose the rediscovery of the beauty and importance of breathing well in our everyday lives. Among the many health benefits, it serves to clear the mind, restore vigor to the body, and harmonize the emotions.
In this workshop we practice breath awareness through gentle movement and easy static postures. Then using safe, breath-specific exercises, we gain the experience of the pathways the breath can take. In so doing we enhance the fluidity and underlying harmony of the respiration. This is an embodied practice that takes place standing and also sitting in a chair. All skill levels are welcome.
Presenter: Vicki Sidley
Vicki Sidley was born and raised in South Africa. She has resided in California since 1977. She began practicing Yoga in the early 70’s, and has been a Yoga teacher for 16 years, accredited in 2002 by Yoga Arts in Australia at the 500-hour level. Her classes draw from many sources, including classical Hatha Yoga and Zen traditions.
In early 2014 she was introduced to Yantra Yoga of the great Dzogchen master Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, and recognized it as uniquely effective. She has practiced this art regularly since.
Vicki has taken the first and second open level Yantra Yoga courses. She has attended courses in Harmonious Breathing and the anatomy of breathing with Fabio Andrico and has helped him edit a book on the subject. In 2015 she was authorized to teach this profound method of breathing, beneficial to all.
Join us for this day of fun in celebration of Earth Day and Day of the Child. Starting at 9am, we will have a community trash clean up in conjunction with Bahia Vista Elementary School. Help pick up trash along the shoreline, near Pickleweed Park and Bahia Vista School!
At 11am, meet at the picnic area adjacent to Pickleweed Library for fun activities and games with Marin YMCA and Marin Library’s mobile Flagship.
At 12:30pm, enjoy an outdoor music performance from internationally known bilingual educator and performer, Jose Luis Orozco. Book giveaway and snack will be provided.
Many teens are falling short of achieving their true potential because the adults have no useful road map to guide their children to navigate the information technology highway.
It’s not our fault as parents that we live in a culture which neglects to educate us how to efficiently steer our family through the distractions of digital dominance, social media, and consumer commercialism.
This workshop will give you practical tools to overcome these obstacles so that your teen can become more responsible for his or her own well-being. By learning how to effectively communicate to teens in a biological (not psychological) language that they can understand, you’ll be able to skillfully use your authority, influence and love, whether your teen is anxious or depressed, an extrovert or introvert, over-empowered or under-driven, over-confident or unwilling, entitled or indifferent, high energy or low energy.
Dr. Mark Schillinger, DC has been called “the teen whisperer” because of his ability to help teens discover their inner wisdom while also showing parents how to best use their values in order to maximize their authority and influence. Dr. Mark is the founder of the non-profit, Young Mens Ultimate Weekend. He’s also the creator of the parenting method, The RIGHT Way for Family Unity®, which helps parents enjoy more caring and cooperative relationships with their teens.
Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, called “the most famous undocumented immigrant in America,” tackles one of the defining issues of our time in this explosive and deeply personal call to arms.
“This is not a book about the politics of immigration. This book––at its core––is not about immigration at all. This book is about homelessness, not in a traditional sense, but in the unsettled, unmoored psychological state that undocumented immigrants like myself find ourselves in. This book is about lying and being forced to lie to get by; about passing as an American and as a contributing citizen; about families, keeping them together, and having to make new ones when you can’t. This book is about constantly hiding from the government and, in the process, hiding from ourselves. This book is about what it means to not have a home.
After 25 years of living illegally in a country that does not consider me one of its own, this book is the closest thing I have to freedom.” —Jose Antonio Vargas, from Dear America
This discussion will be facilitated by SURJ Marin (Showing Up for Racial Justice)
SURJ Marin is part of a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice with passion and accountability.
You can find more information about SURJ here: www.surjmarin.org
An enthusiastic public speaker, Andrew is excited to share his expertise with audiences seeking three things: confidence, connection and communication.
Presenter: Vicki Sidley
Dr. Mark Schillinger, DC has been called “the teen whisperer” because of his ability to help teens discover their inner wisdom while also showing parents how to best use their values in order to maximize their authority and influence. Dr. Mark is the founder of the non-profit, 
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