[K3PZN-List] Field Day Update:

Tue, 14 May 2002 20:52:05 -0400

While I think it is not fair that we have to pay fees to operate at Gamber,
most of the other sites do not have any shelters and/or facilities.  So if
we go to another place (like Hashawa), we have to factor in what it will
cost the club to buy tents, etc.  Probably more than $200.  On the other
hand, we are buying our freedom to operate at other locations and the tents
and equipment can be used in future field days. And we are giving ourselves
valuable training experience.

If we pay Gamber this year, what is to keep them from raising the price next
year?  Meanwhile, we shell out a couple hundred bucks every year when we
could be investing in our own independence.

If we can not find a local place that will let us do it for free or for some
service in return, I think we should bite the bullet and set ourselves up
for some real emergency operating.  With the budget crunch, not a good time
to be spending more, but I think we need to set ourselves up for the future.

John, AK3Z

PS.  Operating at the FTC is convenient but to me not really a "field" day.

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Owen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Field Day Update:

> Hi Clint,
>    I still have two sites in mind I'm feel sure we
> could get. The first site is 12A in Mt. Airy, the site
> of the future St James Episcopal Church. This is
> between RT 27 and main street at the North end of
> town. However there are NO facilities, not even a
> tree. The other which is likely too far for most in
> the club. The XYL's Uncle has a 90A farm in PA a
> couple miles from Breezewood I'm sure we could use
> that also and there are facilities. If any interest
> let me know and I'll check to make sure.
>
> 73 Jim K4CGY
>
> --- clint brosenne <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > Att: All
> > Just got off phone with Mr. Klinefitler Pres. of the
> > board for
> > Gamber fire company. Their board meet last nite. He
> > said they
> > vote not to wavier the fees for the fire grounds. No
> > discounts No
> > wavier.Still $100.00 per day.Gamber would cost the
> > club $200.00
> > for Field Day Weekend.
> >   Anyone with ideals for a site for field day please
> > let me know.
> >
> >    73's W3ARS Clint CCFDCC
> >
> >
> >
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