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REACT Convention Targets
New Membership

Nine new Regional Director offices were created and filled at the yearly convention of radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams, Inc. According to newly elected Chairman of the Board Frank Jennings, this will promote a concentrated effort to rebuild membership in the volunteer organization.

The Regional Directors will assist any minimum group of three people wishing to start a new team if none exists in their area. Although REACT originally monitored CB when it started as a non-profit organization in 1962, members now also may monitor GMRS, amateur, VHF marine, or other frequencies for emergency or assistance calls from the public.

The July convention attracted approximately 100 delegates to Grand Island, Nebraska from the U.S., Canada, and Trinidad-Tobago. A decision was also made to see a well-known national sponsor such as General Motors in the past.

REACT is the recipient of the President's Volunteer Action Award, and maintains its headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area. Information is available at 5210 Auth Road, #403, Suitland, MD. 20746, or at (301) 316-2900.

Many areas of the country still need REACTers even though it only takes 3 people to start a team. Information may be found on the website: http://www.reactintl.org