[K3PZN-List] EDITORIAL: THE GREAT GAMBER DEBATE

Thu, 16 May 2002 09:44:09 -0400

I echo the sentiments expressed by Al and several CCARC'ers over this
reflector, but have to ask if we as a club fulfilled our responsibilities.
Did CCARC thank the Gamber VFD by letter (and perhaps a personal "thank you"
visit) for each of the years we used the grounds?

If "no", it would seem that we have taken them for granted and this is their
way of "repaying" us.   Someone please tell me that we do, indeed, say Thank
You.

If "yes", then it is truly a money issue.

In any event, let's move on.   I "vote" for Hashawa and tents (and wish I
could join in the fun).

73, Tony KF3AK

----- 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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