Ham Aid reimbursement for out of pocket expenses will be issued to hams volunteering in the field along the Gulf Coast to provide emergency communications in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Funding for Ham Aid is made possible by a grant from the Corporation for National & Community Service and individual contributions earmarked for Ham Aid.

Note: In an effort to distribute funding to as many hams as possible, expense reimbursement will be $25 per day for a maximum of four days for a total reimbursement per radio amateur of $100. Hams will only be permitted one expense reimbursement during Katrina operations.

• Hams seeking expense reimbursement must complete an online application with the required information. Voluntary information will also be requested.

• Dates of volunteer service must be verifiable by onsite leadership.

• The form must be printed and signed by the Section manager or Section Emergency Coordinator on site during the radio operators service in the field, or by a home section SM or SEC once the dates have been verified by phone or email.

• The completed and validated form should be mailed or sent electronically to sewald@arrl.org or mhobart@arrl.org (by the Section Manager or Section Emergency Coordinator) or by regular mail to ARRL, c/o Ham Aid, 225 Main Street, Newington CT 06111-1494.

Expense reimbursement will be processed on a first come first served basis as long a funds are available, processed by check only and mailed to the individual ham address provided on the reimbursement form.

The Ham Aid program for expense reimbursement will cover Amateur Radio operator's volunteer service in the field from September 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The period may be extended based on funds availability.