The Dayton Amateur Radio Association is an association of radio amateurs, organised for the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communications and experimentation, for the establishment of networks to provide communication in the event of disasters or other emergencies, and for the advancement of the radio art and of the public welfare DARA is an incorporated association chartered under the laws of the state of Ohio, and is an exempt organization under the Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its affairs are governed by a Board of Directors, whose voting members are elected every year by the general membership.
DARA is the sponsor of the Dayton Hamvention ® and earns its operating revenue from this event. The funds are used for scholarships, education, disasters and public service events, the 10 monthly editions of the award winning “RF Carrier” newsletter, upkeep of the various repeaters and membership activities
DARA Board
President
Jim Storms AB8YK
president@w8bi.org
Vice President
Keith Yarger AD8AC
vicepresident@w8bi.org
Treasurer
Michael Kalter W8CI
treasurer@w8bi.org
Secretary
Melissa Markland KD8RTR
secretary@w8bi.org
Senior Trustee
Steve Keller AE8AT
Junior Trustee
Janese Brooks KD8DGB