Two Hours Professional Development Opportunity October 16, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Emergency Communication: The Role of Educators in a Disaster - This AFA Coffee Chat will discuss how educators can prepare to serve their communities using emergency communication strategies during a disaster. We'll cover the significance of teaching professors about GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) and the process of obtaining ham radio licenses. Additionally, the session will address acquiring the necessary communication gear for effective emergency response. The goal is to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to play a crucial role in emergency communication.
Host - The Coffee Chat will be hosted by “LMC” Lisa Marie Coppoletta, Immediate Past President of the Adjunct Faculty Association and a General Class License Ham Radio Operator. LMC holds operating privileges on all Amateur Radio bands and modes, maintains her GMRS license, and is an active member of several clubs, including The Richardson Wireless Klub and the Hays-Caldwell Amateur Radio Club. She is also the recipient of numerous ham radio awards.
Slide Presentation: Emm Comm 2025 Presentation
Google Doc: Fact Sheet Emergency Communications for Educators 2024 Presentation
One Hour Professional Development Opportunity October 23, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Be the Link: Earning Your Ham License to be a Watch Dog in Your Community - A Ham license is essential for emergency preparedness, creating a vital communications link when all other systems fail. This AFA Coffee Chat provides a step-by-step guide to the entire licensing process, covering where to obtain study materials and the official procedure for signing up to take and pass the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Technician license exam.
This class is ideal for anyone interested in - the role of ham radio in disaster preparedness, gaining a valuable skill for public service and volunteer work and exploring the vast and rewarding hobby of amateur radio
No prior electronics or radio experience is required. Join us to get your Ham license and join the ranks of communicators who serve when it matters most!
Host - The Coffee Chats will be hosted by “LMC” Lisa Marie Coppoletta, Immediate Past President of the Adjunct Faculty Association and a General Class License Ham Radio Operator. LMC holds operating privileges on all Amateur Radio bands and modes [call sign KI5WEP], maintains her GMRS license [call sign WRTJ223], and is an active member of various ham radio clubs, including The Richardson Wireless Klub, the Hays-Caldwell Amateur Radio Club, Long Island CW Club, and The Straight Key Century Club. She is also the recipient of numerous ham radio awards.