[ILHam] Public Service Event--Chasing the Sun Race--THURSDAY 06 June!

[Neil R. Ormos N9NL]

Dear Cook County ARES® Members and Friends:

Here's a rare weekday-evening public service event.

Thursday Evening--06 June 2013

The Illinois Radio League is organizing amateur
radio communications support for the Chasing the
Sun 5k/8k race in New Lenox, on Thursday evening,
6 June 2013. Volunteers should be available to
report by 1730, and the event should be complete
by 2100.

A hand-held radio should be sufficient. (As
always, EmComm-savvy hams will want to bring a
good antenna, spare batteries, and a spare radio,
if available.)

The organizers recommend bringing safety vests
if available, rain gear, and bug spray.

Interested volunteers should contact Jerry Watts
K9LOT as soon as possible!

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Also, on  Sunday, 09 June 2013, hams will
be assisting with the Tour de Cure, a bicycle ride
that benefits the American Diabetes Association.

To sign up or for more information, contact
Michael Johnson KC9QLT:

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Providing public service communications for events
involving the public is a great way to exercise
the same equipment and operating skills you will
need in a real emergency.  It's also a terrific
opportunity to assist your community and
demonstrate amateur radio in the best possible
light.

Please consider helping with these upcoming
events. (If you've never participated in a
ham-radio public service event before, don't
worry--there are plenty of experienced folks to
give you a helping hand.)

I hope to see you at these fun, rewarding public
service events.

73

--Neil Ormos N9NL
ARES® District Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
ARES District 4 (Cook, DuPage, Lake Counties)
Email: n9nl /at-sign/ arrl.net