MTF Hastings recently ran a giveaway where they asked the community for nominations of a local charity, sports club, school, or community group, who could use the support. Hawkes Bay Group Leader John Newson nominated the Hawkes Bay group, who were chosen as the lucky winners of $300.
George Wilson, MTF Hastings Owner says of the donation “The team at HB Amateur Radio provide an incredible volunteer service, helping keep our community connected and supported during emergencies and events”.
Group Leader John Newson commented on how the group support the community, “We support Police, Land Search and Rescue and Emergency Management by providing operators as needed. AREC train formally twice a month and do radio checks for Emergency Management weekly as well as assisting our partner organisations with their training and events as required. Any funds received are put towards easing the commitment our volunteers give.“
“It’s amazing to be a recipient of this donation from MTF Hastings. It is recognition of AREC growing in size and influence and enables us as a team to be able to support the local community in times of stress and, using sports events as training, during normal times.