West Gulf Division Vice Director

John Thomason,WB5SYT

1517 Oak Drive Edmund, OK 73034

Telephone: 405-844-1800

E-mail WB5SYT

ABOUT WB5SYT:

An active ARRL member for more than 20 years, John Thomason-WB5SYT holds an Extra class Amateur Radio license. He served as the Oklahoma Section Manager from April 2003 through January 2009. Thomason was named the Division Vice Director to replace Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV, who moved up to Director following the retirement of Coy Day, N5OK.

Thomason is employed by the State of Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services as a vocational evaluator.

He is active as a member of the Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS,) having been named a Life Member of the club for his exemplary service.

Some of his Amateur Radio operation highlights include:

· Active on HF nets

· DXCC: CW, PSK & SSB

· WAS: CW, PSK & SSB

Thomason says: The opportunity and honor to serve the West Gulf Division as Vice Director is exciting. It is my desire to diligently work with Director Woolweaver to ensure Division members are informed; to provide input and feedback on policies and procedures pertinent to League mission; and to work with Division members and league headquarters staff.