[K3PZN-List] EDITORIAL: THE GREAT GAMBER DEBATE

Wed, 15 May 2002 19:10:50 -0400

I agree 100% and it is my line of thinking as well.  We are also a
non-profit organization.  Unlike other orgs that will "rent" the grounds to
run a profitable event, we are not making any money.  Just practicing an
emergency communications exercise.

I will be happy to talk to them and diplomatically present our opinions.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alfred Bisasky" <[email protected]>
To: "CCARC Mail list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 5:57 PM
Subject: [K3PZN-List] EDITORIAL: THE GREAT GAMBER DEBATE

> In my humble opinion, a $200 charge for the use of any site for Field Day
is
> ludicrous.  Of all organizations, the county's fire departments should
> understand the significance of an emergency communications exercise.
> Someone hit me up side the head if I have this wrong, but isn't the
primary
> function of CARET/ARES/RACES to provide emergency communications in the
> event that the county's system or 911 goes south?  In that event, would we
> then charge Gamber $200/day to have one of our members sit in there
> enginehouse with a two meter rig so that they can communicate?  I think
not
> (it would be illegal anyway).
>
> I think that this is a matter of "failure to communicate" between the club
> and the Carroll County Fire Dept.  Perhaps we need to send a
> representative(s) to one of their Chiefs' meetings to explain
> CARET/ARES/RACES/CCARC/FD.  If they knew what these services are all
about,
> maybe they would welcome the opportunity to host FD at their locations.
> Imagine being able to change to a different site every year.
>
> Al, K3ZE
>
>
> Mext CCARC Meeting Monday, June 10, 7:30 PM at the Fire Training Center.
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