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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Everyone, stay well and safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>My dog Max and I are doing fine. My Niece, an RN, is on the front lines providing medical care in the LA area. Please pray for her and the countless others who risk their health, for our welfare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Below are some of my thoughts at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Responding to Uncertainty and Chaos – Like COVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Embrace your Faith – Spiritual and community. Retain solid Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Be sensible, kind and act responsibly. Don’t panic and don’t hoard.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Seek and act on <b><i>reliable</i></b> information. Filter out deception and nonsense.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>As instructed, protect – for instance against catching and spreading Virus with social distancing, prudent quarantine & precautions. Be vigilant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Teaching Moment – Handle respectfully and realistically. Set the example and inspire. Others are watching and will likely follow. Keep <i>Perspective</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Take full Responsibility for your Safety & actions. Control your Mindset.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Do your part and support yourself and others in socially responsible ways.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Prioritize what is important. Think long-term. Recovery always comes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Accept that challenges make us stronger, as we realize our resilience and creativity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Pray!! Consider your Blessings and be grateful for both large and small.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Review family emergency plans – Medical, Fire, Weather, Food, Water, Finance (Budget, emergency funds, wise choices), neighborhood support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Improve and consistently maintain Health – Physical, Mental, Spiritual<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Gladly</span></i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'> keep active – Motivated, Walking, Exercise – Aerobic & Strength<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Activities – family, music, read, Learn, write, rejuvenate/renew, relax<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Observe Golden Rule – Be considerate, practice Humanity and Kindness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Do the Right Thing – Fundamentally, we know what is moral and needed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Community support – Our existence is dependent on Personal Responsibility & support of myriad others. We each have a Crucial Role.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Creativity – Best use of time and resources, in keeping with practical needs, passions and goals. Necessity is the mother of invention - Plato<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>Silver Lining – What constructive lessons or messages are presented? What is understood and what action will be taken for a better future? <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-left:4.5pt;background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1%3A7&version=ESV"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>2 Timothy 1:7</span></a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#625529'> </span><span class=note><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal'>“</span></span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.</span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#625529'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Shouse, N9JSA</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> IRCNews <ircnews-bounces@indyradioclub.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeff Hammer<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 23, 2020 7:28 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'IRC News' <ircnews@indyradioclub.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [IRCNews] Indianapolis Radio Club Buddy Check<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Indianapolis Radio Club Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am sending out this message to the membership in response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After you read the rest of this message, if you would like to make a public reply to this email and let everyone know how you are doing that’s great. Otherwise, please send a private response to me (Jeff Hammer, N9NIC, at <a href="mailto:jghammer1@comcast.net">jghammer1@comcast.net</a>). If you don’t want anyone to contact you please let us know. Those we don’t hear from will get called by one of the Board members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--------<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We want to make sure that all of you are doing ok. We recognize that the government, school and private business response to the Coronavirus is going to affect everyone differently. We want to share some advice (which we hope you have already heard). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> There are a lot of sources of information (not all good). To ensure you are getting trustworthy information, make this your reference site: <a href="https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/">https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Stay in your home/yard. But don’t forget to get fresh air and exercise as that will be important to staying healthy too. Going for a walk, run, or hike, is a great idea as long as you remember not to get too close to other people. For now, Indiana State Parks and other DNR properties are committed to staying open (including campgrounds).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Shop responsibly – hoarding wastes food and other goods preventing others who need them from having enough.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Check on family and friends regularly. Not only is this good for those that may become ill, but it will help with the isolation that some are already starting to feel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>And finally, Stay Healthy and get active on the air as much as you can. Local repeaters are great and so is simplex on 146.52 Mhz and 446.00 MHz, just to name a few.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to hearing from all of you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>73,<br>Jeff Hammer, N9NIC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IRC Board Member<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>