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FRIENDS OF YAVAPAI COUNTY ARES RACES INC
Cornville, AZ · EIN 841850974 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE M12 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · www.k7yca.org
revenue
$2K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$14K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Funding Emergency Communications and Infrastructure

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF YAVAPAI COUNTY ARES RACES INC provides emergency communications support to Yavapai County, Arizona, primarily through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) programs. The organization deploys and maintains a Winlink digital communication system with gateways and repeaters across the county to ensure internet email access even during outages. They also train and certify volunteer amateur radio operators to assist during emergencies and disasters.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ARES/RACES Membership
A process for amateur radio operators to join the organization, including an application, commitment to participate, county background check, and completion of basic training requirements to become a Full Member.
Advanced Training Opportunities
Training in various areas of interest such as the Winlink system, HF operating and deployment, PC Go Kit, and AUXCOMM to enhance members' radio communication technology skills.
Basic Training Requirements
Mandatory training for amateur radio operators to participate in emergencies, including FEMA IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, IS-800.d, and ARRL EC-001-S courses, to ensure understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
Winlink System Implementation
Deployment and maintenance of Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters on 2 Meters and 70 cm throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations to provide digital communications and internet email access during emergencies.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Amateur Radio Repeater and Net Operations 17 activities
    • Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES/RACES) Operations
      Combines ARES and RACES into a single organization to provide flexible emergency communications, with volunteers providing communications equipment, holding weekly nets, and issuing badges to qualified members for participation during declared emergencies.
    • Amateur Radio Emergency Service Operations
      Combines ARES and RACES into a single organization to provide flexibility in emergency situations, participating as ARES before an official emergency declaration and as RACES after. Volunteers provide communications equipment, largely funded out-of-pocket.
    • Amateur Radio Operations and Drills
      Holds weekly nets on the 145.290 MHz Mingus Mt. and 147.260 MHz Mt. Union repeaters on Monday evenings, and combines ARES and RACES operations to provide flexibility in emergency situations.
    • Deployment and Maintenance of Winlink Digital Communication System
      Implements and maintains the Winlink System for digital communications, deploying Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations, including specific gateways at 145.710 MHz on Mt. Union and 145.050 MHz at the Prescott Valley Police Department.
    • Deployment and Operation of Winlink Digital Communication System
      Implements and maintains the Winlink System on 2 Meters and 70 cm as a digital communications system, deploying Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations, including specific gateways at Mt. Union and the Prescott Valley Police Department.
    • Digital Communications System Deployment and Maintenance
      Implements and maintains the Winlink System on 2 Meters and 70 cm, deploying Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations, including specific gateways like K7YCA-8 on Mt. Union and K7YCA-12 at the Prescott Valley Police Department.
    • Digital Communications System Deployment and Maintenance
      Implements and maintains the Winlink System on 2 Meters and 70 cm, deploying Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations, including specific gateways with VARA enabled at Mt. Union and the Prescott Valley Police Department.
    • Digital Communications System Implementation (Winlink)
      Implements and maintains the Winlink System on 2 Meters and 70 cm as a digital communications system, deploying Winlink VARA/packet gateways and repeaters throughout Yavapai County and on mountain top locations, and enabling VARA FM for higher speed modes.
    • Emergency Communications Support for Yavapai County
      Assists the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management by establishing and maintaining emergency radio communications and communications infrastructure, providing support for tasks beyond the county's capacity, and deploying an Emergency Communications Van.
    • Emergency Communications Support for Yavapai County
      Assists the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management by establishing and maintaining emergency radio communications and communications infrastructure, providing support for tasks beyond the county's capacity, and deploying an Emergency Communications Van during emergencies.
    • Emergency Communications Support for Yavapai County
      Assists the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management by establishing and maintaining emergency radio communications and communications infrastructure, providing support for tasks beyond the county's capacity, and deploying volunteers and equipment during emergencies.
    • Emergency Communications Support for Yavapai County
      Assists the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management by establishing and maintaining emergency radio communications and communications infrastructure, providing support beyond the county's typical capacity. This includes deploying and maintaining an Emergency Communications Van and permanent communications equipment installations in Emergency Operating Centers.
    • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Communication Infrastructure
      Maintains and operates permanent communications equipment installations in the Yavapai County Emergency Operating Center and other city EOC locations, including 3 voice repeaters and a packet infrastructure devoted to Winlink, with associated power backups.
    • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Communications Infrastructure
      Operates and maintains permanent communications equipment installations in the Yavapai County Emergency Operating Center and other city EOC locations, including 3 voice repeaters and 1500 amp-hours of batteries for the Mt. Union repeater.
    • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Communications Infrastructure
      Operates and maintains permanent communications equipment installations in the Yavapai County Emergency Operating Center and other city EOC locations, including 3 voice repeaters and 1500 amp-hours of batteries for the Mt. Union repeater.
    • Maintenance and Operation of Emergency Communications Infrastructure
      Operates and maintains permanent communications equipment installations in the Yavapai County Emergency Operating Center and other city EOC locations, including an Emergency Communications Van, voice repeaters, and battery backups for critical equipment.
    • Maintenance and Operation of Radio Repeater Network
      Maintains and operates a network of voice repeaters, including those on Mingus Mt. and Mt. Union, and ensures their power supply with battery backups. The organization also holds weekly nets on these repeaters.
  • Amateur Radio Member Certification & Awards 7 activities
    • Member Communication and Engagement
      Holds weekly nets on specific repeaters, provides a newsletter, and sends invitations to nets, meetings, and training sessions for pending members.
    • Member Engagement and Communication
      Maintains a database of over 75 enrolled members, holds weekly nets on specific repeaters, and provides a newsletter, invitations to nets, meetings, and training sessions for pending members.
    • Member Training and Qualification
      Requires members to pass a county background check, certify they have read the Volunteer Orientation document, and recommends proficiency with Winlink on HF, issuing badges upon completion of required courses to enable participation during declared emergencies.
    • Volunteer Member Management and Training
      Maintains a database of over 75 enrolled members, requires members to pass a county background check and read a Volunteer Orientation document, and recommends members become proficient with Winlink on HF.
    • Volunteer Member Management and Training
      Maintains a database of over 75 enrolled members, requires background checks and orientation for members, and issues badges upon completion of required courses. The organization also recommends members become proficient in Winlink on HF and provides a newsletter, invitations to nets, meetings, and training sessions.
    • Volunteer Member Management and Training
      Maintains a database of over 75 enrolled members, requires members to pass a county background check and complete an orientation, and provides a newsletter, invitations to nets, meetings, and training sessions for pending members, with over half of members being AUXCOMM trained.
    • Volunteer Member Management and Training
      Maintains a database of over 75 enrolled members, requires members to pass a county background check and read the Volunteer Orientation document, and issues badges upon completion of required courses. Over half of the members are AUXCOMM trained.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K66%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -91.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Frank Bender — Board Member
  • John Gesell — Board Member
  • Kenneth Jacoby — Board Member
  • Robert Stutey — Board Member
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • ARRL Partner — Dennis Bietry, representing the ARES side, reports to the ARRL through the Section Manager Rick Paquette
  • Amateur Radio Emergency Service Network — Operates as part of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service in Yavapai County, Arizona.
  • American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Partner — ARES is sponsored and organized under the auspices of ARRL.
  • American Radio Relay League, Incorporated Partner — Uses "ARES" and "Amateur Radio Emergency Service" which are registered trademarks of the American Radio Relay League, Incorporated, by permission.
  • Ashley Ahlquist Partner — Represents the RACES side as the Emergency Manager for Yavapai County
  • Coconino County ARES Partner — Coordinates closely with, though Coconino County ARES has not implemented a VHF VARA/packet Winlink System.
  • Dennis Bietry Partner — Represents the ARES side and reports to the ARRL
  • Department of Homeland Security Government — Receives direction through FEMA during an emergency
  • FEMA Government — Provides direction to the organization through the Department of Homeland Security during an emergency
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Government — Requires volunteers to complete FEMA training courses (IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, IS-800.d).
  • Fry's Food and Drug Partner — Partner in a community rewards program where shoppers can direct a portion of eligible purchases to support the organization.
  • Prescott Valley Police Department Partner — Location of a Winlink gateway (K7YCA-12).
  • Red Cross Partner — Supports Red Cross in providing shelters during emergencies.
  • Rick Paquette Partner — Section Manager for ARRL, to whom Dennis Bietry reports
  • Rob Redford KG7LMI Partner — Collaborates on the development and provision of mesh network resources.
  • Winlink Development Team (WDT) Partner — The recommended user software (Winlink Express) and gateway software (RMS Packet and RMS Relay) are maintained by the WDT.
  • Yavapai County Government — Ashley Ahlquist, representing the RACES side, reports through her management to the Board of Supervisors
  • Yavapai County Partner — Maintains propane generators for the Mingus Mt. and Mt. Francis repeaters.
  • Yavapai County ARES/RACES Partner — FRIENDS OF YAVAPAI COUNTY ARES RACES INC collaborates with Yavapai County ARES/RACES in organizing amateur radio emergency services.
  • Yavapai County ARES/RACES Partner — Fundraising partner organization supported by Friends of Yavapai County ARES RACES, Inc.
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management Partner — Primary coordinating agency for emergency communications operations
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management Partner — Primary operational partner in establishing and maintaining emergency radio communications and infrastructure.
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management Partner — Primary operational partner in supporting emergency radio communications and infrastructure.
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management Partner — Supported agency for digital communications system.
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Government — Collaborates with OEM for background checks, badge issuance, and supports their mission.
  • Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) Government — RACES is sponsored by the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management.