On May 10, 2008, an ARES meeting comprising of most EC's in District 2 and two from District 1, as well as Assistant Section EC, Randy Wilder WB4LHD, gathered at the C.E. Weldon Public Library in Martin, TN. This meeting was organized by Asst. DEC Ron Steinberg W9RVR, who is also EC for Obion and Lake Counties. It is the first time a "face to face" meeting has occurred among local area emergency coordinators of ARES. Many items were discussed including frequency coordination, asset management, mutual assistance, served agency public relations, and training. Everybody attending had great ideas and all came away favorably impressed. It is anticipated that future meetings will be held at regular intervals that will hopefully include other counties in West Tennessee. - - May 11, 2008.