[K3PZN-List] FD Bonus Opportunities

[Curt Milton]

Ok the first time i (re)-learned that the reflector doesn't want attachments!

Bonus Category	Points	Notes
Emergency Power	0	requires all transmitters at site - N/A for us
Press Release	100	contacted 4 newspapers
Public Location	100	
Public Info Table	100	need visitors log and some kind of info/handout
Message to SM	100	
NTS messages handled	100	10 per message, NTS format
Satellite QSO	100	
Alternate Power	100	at least 5 QSO's
W1AW Bulletin	100	need to assign, have a 'receiver' set up
Educational Activity	100	let's do this!
Elected Official Visit 	100	
Agency Member Visit	100	
GOTA		see rules
Web Submission	50	
Youth QSO's	100	see rules


Actions		
Prepare/submit press release		done
Prepare info table		
Prepare message to SM		
Plan for NTS messages		
Prepare for alternate power		W3JJH solar array + QRP rig(s)
Assign someone to copy W1AW		
Prepare educational activity		
Invite commissioners and sherrif		
Invite any candidate agency reps		
Invite youth participation		


I listed these from the FD rules.  I suggest we dont merely look at them from a score point-of-view, but as 'opportunities.'  

On saturday I contacted 4 local newspapers (...or was it 5?) - including the Times.  Likely too late to get in before FD, but maybe a reporter will visit us?  We should use the opportunity to open the door for interested folk to contact us.  

Training.  I contacted KE3FL -- Phil mostly likely is occupied with work all weekend.  Perhaps some of us can introduce 'training topics' -- why not have a few to happen during prime time on saturday ?

Emergency power.  I believe W3JJH is bring a solar array.  I will bring my newest QRP rig, and others can bring something if they wish.  We just need 5 successful QSO's.  

NTS, etc.  We should prepare to send messages!  And perhaps a training opportunity.  (I'm game to be a student).  

Engaging the public ... I will work with Pat on the info table -- i'll have a single page colorful flyer available with links to the ARRL's various PR sites (wedothat.org etc.).  Key is to have someone available prime time not 'attached' to a HF rig!  

Ideas welcome and appeciated.  Let's prepare for visitors, and if they dont come we'll train for our future.  

73 curt