[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Need Volunteers for the Annual Alexandria George Washington's Birthday Parade on February 17th.

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Rick, I can participate.  I’m using an Anytone 878UVII which is an aprs capable radio.

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> On Jan 25, 2022, at 3:56 PM, n4asx at cox.net wrote:
> 
> Carol IS correct.  George's BIRTHDAY is the 17th, but the parade is on the
> Monday (21st) because that is the federal President's day holiday.
> Sorry for the confusion
> 
> 73 Rick
> -----Original Message-----
> From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> <alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of n4asx at cox.net
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 2:14 PM
> To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Need Volunteers for the Annual
> Alexandria George Washington's Birthday Parade on February 17th.
> 
> Hello ALL,
> 
>                This is a heads up that we will need between 10 and 15
> amateur radio operators to support the annual George Washington's Birthday
> Parade in Alexandria. The club has supported this event for over 30 years
> 
> 
> 
> DATE February 17th Parade is 1PM to 2PM but we need to be on site by 11 AM
> to set up and find parking.  
> 
> 
> 
> Normally,  we meet at the Fire Training Center at 10AM to help with the
> Trailer and to make assignments.
> 
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> 
> We then car pool to the finish area, meet with the marshals, set up the
> reviewing stand station and get AREDN set up between the Trailer and the
> Reviewing Stand
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> 
> We work with the parade marshals (that may be CAP cadets) . 
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> By 12:30 we expect to collect all the changes at the Trailer and then send
> the updated file (order of march) to the reviewing stand.
> 
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> Parade steps off at 1PM and should be OVER at 3PM and then we generally go
> somewhere for a late lunch and review of how we did.
> 
> 
> 
> If you can volunteer  please let me know.
> 
> Also, If you have AREDEN,  an APRS Handheld,  let me know.
> 
> You do NOT need to be an ARES volunteer to support this public service
> event.  This is one of the few events that the CLUB does for the city each
> year.  As we (post COVID) meet in a city facility our support is important.
> 
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> 
> 73 Rick
> 
> N4ASX
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> 
> 
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