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Central Indiana
REACT-CERT is an all volunteer, not for profit 501(c) (3) organization
dedicated to providing public service and emergency communications to our community during both emergency and non-emergency
events. During emergencies, reliable communications are the lifeline for survival Central Indiana REACT-CERT is a public service organization comprised of private radio operators serving travelers and their
communities alike with radio communications. Central Indiana REACT-CERT volunteers
are dedicating to improving their communities by providing two-way communications, traffic control, weather spotting, roadside
assistance. WHEN SECONDS COUNT... REACT is there!
Central Indiana REACT-CERT
is one of the fastest growing public service / community groups, with new prospective members, Amateur radio operators, and
radio clubs expressing interest in partnering with us almost every day. Central Indiana REACT-CERT combines the best of both group concepts into one
community service based organization that can provide assistance to our community with either public service events or disaster
response programs. With our GMRS repeaters on the Southeast side of Indianapolis and the Northwest side of Indianapolis, we
have reliable radio communications spanning from Hancock County to Hendricks County (East and West), and from Johnson County
to Hamilton County (North and South).
Mission Statement We will
provide public service communications to individuals, organizations, and government agencies to save lives, prevent injuries,
and give assistance wherever and whenever needed. We will strive to establish a monitoring network of trained volunteer
citizen-based communicators using any and all available means to deliver the message.
Central Indiana REACT-CERT is a Member Team of REACT International, Inc. Member Team of the Indiana State REACT Council
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REACT has earned the U.S. Presidential Volunteer
Action Award. Now you can be part of our prestigious international organization.
Central Indiana REACT-CERT is a Certifying Organizations of the President's Volunteer Service Award
in Indiana;
come join us and help assist travelers and our community using radio communications. Dear Central Indiana REACT-CERT, Congratulations! You have been approved as an Official Certifying Organization for the
President's
Volunteer Service Awards! 
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OUR OFFICERS:
President: C.L. Hankins
II Unit 69 .. Treasurer
Mark Burke Unit 45 . Sergeant at Arms Robert C. Sowers
Unit 12 . State Council Delegates: C.L. Hankins II Unit 69 . Alt. State Council Delegate: Mark Burke Unit 45 Greg N. Reed Unit 81 . Board of Directors: Robert C. Sowers Chairman of the Board C.L. Hankins II Mark Burke |
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| CL Hankins II |
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| President - State Council Delegate |
Creston L. Hankins II (C. L.) (UNIT 69) KBIB
3593 / WQHF 776 / KC9OWL servers as Central Indiana REACT-CERT’s President . C. L. first became involved with REACT in the 1970’s since then he has amassed a diverse
history in Law Enforcement, Fire Service, EMS, and EMA work; and now returns to REACT. He currently serves the Indiana State
REACT Council as a State Delegate, and the Training Coordinator [responsible for setting up and maintaining state wide training
programs for REACT groups]. He also serves as the Chairperson of the Membership Development & Retention Committee for
REACT International. . C.L. holds state or federal certifications as a CERT Instructor,
EMT, Hazardous Materials Operations Specialist, Search and Rescue Operator, and Fire Suppression Technician, is a member of
ARRL and an Armature Radio (HAM) operator. He has completed all eight (8) ICS / NIMS classes, Highway Watch, Sky Warn, CERT,
and REACT E-Comm Training. He is actively involved with the Indianapolis Fire Buffs, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and
Indy CERT. . ************************
| Mark Burke |
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| Treasure-State Council Alternate |
Mark Burke UNIT 45 WQJG328 - KC9OQV comes to Central
Indiana REACT-CERT with experience in disaster service from working with the Salvation Army and the Indianapolis Fire Buffs.
Mark has worked several national disasters to include Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He also serves as a RSU responder
with IFD and has completed all the ICS / NIMS classes. *********************************************************** |
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| Robert Sowers |
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| Sergeant at Arms / Chairman of the Board |
Robert Sowers UNIT 12 WQJF344 is also a founding member of Central
Indiana REACT-CERT, Inc. Robert has proven himself to be a very "get-it done" kinda guy, and has logged
several assists to the public and other team members...when they really needed a hand. Mr. Sowers is a State Delagate
Representative for our team. Robert has completed ICS 100, 200,700, 800A&B and is working on SkyWarn
classes. Robert is always ready "When Seconds Count"! ******************************************************
| Greg Reed |
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| State Council Alternate |
Greg Unit 81 lives in Shelbyville , Indiana
where he maintains an association with the local EMA, fire, and police departments. Greg serves as a Safety Officer with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and works
with the EMTs and Incident Writers
for each event. **********************************
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Cindy Griner UNIT 39
is a founding member of Central Indiana REACT-CERT,Inc, and brings with her a vast Medical knowledge. Cindy has been
in the Nursing field for more than 16 years, and has multiple Certifications in areas such as: Phlebotomy, Emergency
Triage, Alzheimer's, and Autism. Cindy is currently employed as a Home Health Nurse, and has now been elected as
our teams Secretary/Treasurer. Cindy is currently working on taking all her ICS, Skywarn, Highway Watch, and REACT E-COMM
classes.
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Randy Griner UNIT 265
KC9OQU is one of the
founding members of our team, and holds the office of Sargent at Arms. Randy was a member for 6 years in the "Original"
Hancock County REACT team until he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, AK. as a Security Police Officer. Mr. Griner
is a Certified Underwater Rescue Diver, and a former EMT-D (defibrillation and intubation). Randy has also compled
the ISC 100, 200, 700 and 800 A & B classes.
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| Karen Barajas |
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| Incorporator- Team Member |
Karen UNIT 50 WQHF 776 is
one of the Incorporators of Central Indiana REACT-CERT, Inc and serves as a consultant to the corporation. Karen served as
an EMT in Putman County , Indiana is trained in Hazardous Material Handling, and EMS Communication. Her background in emergency
medical service, communications, and Haz-Mat work adds to the teams ability to respond to a disaster service setting. Karen
has also successfully completed all the ICS and NIMS training (IS 100, IS 200. IS 700, IS 800)
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| John Hatfield |
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John UNIT 31 WQHF 776 is one of the younger members of our Central Indiana REACT-CERT,
Inc team, yet he has a distinguished background despite his young age. John is a graduate of the IPD Police Explores Program;
first-aid trained, and has been using an FCC regulated radio of one kind or another, for at least 15 years. John has
successfully completed all the ICS and NIMS training (IS 100, IS 200. IS 700, IS 800 B).
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Roger UNIT
11 has an extensive background in hazardous material handling and abatement, along with many years of
construction site management; and has recently been working with the public/private transportation sector. Roger is
also a State Council Deligate "Alternate" for Central Indiana REACT-CERT Team 6137.
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| Jeffrey (Bo) Keeney |
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Jeffrey (Bo) Keeney Unit
74 works at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a safety office, is a Fugitive Recovery Agent, and avid
user of UHF and VHF radio service. ********************
| Tony Williams (picture not available) |
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Tony Williams Unit
13 has a long background in community service and helped start the original Hoosier’s Helping Hoosier’s
group. ********************
| Melissa A. Downton |
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Melissa Unit 76 - KC9OQX is
an active Red Cross volunteer, was the first female volunteer firefighter for Perry Township Fire Department, she works with
the Governor’s Planning Council, and the Mayor’s Advisory Council for People with Disabilities, she a CNA-QMA,
and holds a State Activities Directors License. Melissa also holds a Salvation Army Disaster Emergency Services certificate,
and has received CERT and Skywarn training. She is a welcomed addition to our team service support section. ***********************************
Mr. Dawson (UNIT
35) has put in 40 years of dedicated service to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where he is now serving
as a Senior Safety Consultant. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, is a Life member of the Sportsmen Motor Cycle Club, and raced motorcycles
for 23 years. Dick owned and operated Dawson Security for 10 years, he served as a Marion County Sheriff's Department
Special Deputy, and currently works as a Security Consulting Specialist. **********************
| Loretta Sowers |
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Loretta Sowers Unit
83 WQJF344 *************************
| Clinton W. Dowell (picture not availible) |
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| Probationary Member |
Clinton is a member of the Ohio Township Fire Department,
a member of the Emergency Services Crew at O¢Raily Raceway Park,
and a full time student at IVY-TECH Community College majoring in Fire Science. Mr. Dowell also holds the distinct honor
of serving on a fire department in two different and distant states; after the Tornado in March of 2007 that hit the Southeast,
Clinton became a member of the Enterprise, Alabama Fire Department were he still serves.
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| Kenneth McKnight (picture not availible) |
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| Probationary Member |
Kenny McKnight (Unit19) comes to Team 6137 with
years of experience as a Safety Officer with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he is also a member of the Liberty Township Volunteer
FD, has received Fireman 1& 2 training, and is a member of the IBFA. **********************************
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Youth
Member
| Alyssa Barajas |
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| Youth Member |
Alyssa
Barajas (Unit H2) is the daughter of Unit 50, Karen L. Barajas and the
niece of Unit 69 President C. L. Hankins II. Alyssa is a very talented young lady, she lives in
one of the most disaster prepared households in Marion County, and is signed up to take HAM radio classes (She will soon have
her ticket). *******************************************
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Members
| Carol Peyton |
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Carol Peyton (UNIT 77) is
an Incorporator and "Registered Agent" for Central Indiana REACT-CERT, Inc. Team 6137. Carol is retired from
Indiana Bell, and is now an International Artist. Mrs. Peyton volunteers much of her time to working with
the Homeless, and was instrumental in the success of "God's Pocket", a donation thrift store and Chapel in Ft.
Myers Florida. Carol now resides in Greenfield, Indiana.
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| James Tombs picture not avalible |
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| Honorary Member |
James (UNIT
98) comes to Central Indiana REACT-CERT, Inc. with a long history in Law Enforcement; he now works
as an investigator for the State of Indiana , and has had an interest in Amateur Radio since childhood. James currently holds
a HAM license has completed CERT, and Sky Warn training. ******************************************* |
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Do to haters and scalawags in the community some members of our team
have requested that their pictures and biographies not be made public. It is a shame that these kinds of actions take place,
and are not dealt with by the proper governing bodies. . I guess it is based in jealousy and childishness. However, in an effort to honor
our members request some pictures and bios are not posted, and in some cases only first names and/or unit numbers will be
used to designate a member of our team.
Unit Numbers January 2009
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3 Bert Wilkerson III Unit 4 Sabrina Green Unit 6 Donald Williams Unit
9 Dick Dawson Unit 11 Roger Martin
Unit 12 Robert C. Sowers Sr. Sergeant at Arms Unit 13 Tony Williams Unit
19 Kenneth J. McKnight Probationary Unit 31 John M. Hatfield WQHF776 Unit 35 Clinton W. Dowell Probationary Unit 39 Cindy Griner Unit 41
John Donaldson Unit 45 Mark Burke WQJG328
Treasure / State Council Alternate Unit 50 Karen L. Barajas Unit 54 James Unit 69 Creston Hankins (CL) President / State Council Delegate Unit 74 Jeffrey (Bo) Keeney Unit 75 Jeff Evans
Vice President / State Council Delegate Unit
76 Melissa A. Downton Unit 77 Carol Peyton
Honorary Unit 79 Ted Unit 81 Greg Reed State Council Alternate Unit 83 Loretta M. Sowers WQJF344 Unit
98 James Tombs Honorary Unit 265 Randy Griner Unit Y2 Alyssa Barajas Youth
Member . Total 26 Regular Members
21 Probationary 2 Honorary Members 2 Youth
Members 1
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