[ILHam] Ham Help Needed--Public Service Events--Next Two Sundays (June 4 and June 11)

[Neil R. Ormos N9NL]

Dear Cook County ARES® Members and Friends:

Two large ham radio public service events in Northern Illinois are coming up over the next two weekends, and the organizers could use some additional help. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the organizer of the event's ham radio support by e-mail, directly, ASAP.

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Udder Century--Sunday 04 June

On Sunday, 04 June, a group of hams organized by Wendell Smith N9REP will provide communications, safety, and SAG support for the 35th Annual Udder Century Invitational bike ride.  The ride begins in Crystal Lake. Most hams drive the course in motor vehicles to help cyclists who need assistance and to address safety problems. A bike rack is helpful but not essential. Great snacks are available at the rest stops, and volunteers are invited to post-race pasta dinner. Volunteers are needed from around 7 AM to 5 PM, but we can use your help even if you can't work the entire time.  To volunteer, e-mail Wendell Smith N9REP, at

<wjsmith at ameritech.net>

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Tour de Cure for Diabetes--Sunday 11 June

The Tour de Cure for Diabetes is a large bike ride fundraiser that benefits the American Diabetes Association and their research and support programs for people with Diabetes. The ride begins in Aurora and extends north, west, and south, mostly on back roads. THE ORGANIZERS ARE ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR HAMS THAT CAN OPERATE "BICYCLE MOBILE", AND FOR MOTORCYCLISTS. Motorcyclists need not be hams; the communications team will furnish a business-band radio that requires no amateur license.  Other openings may be available.  To volunteer, e-mail Mike Johnson KC9QLT, at

<kc9qlt at yahoo.com>

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Please volunteer for these events!  Ham radio public service is fun, helps show our radio service in the best light, and is greatly appreciated by the served agencies and event participants.  Plus, you get a great feeling of moral superiority because you volunteered and the other ham didn't. (OK, just kidding!)

Thanks and 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