[PPRAANet] FW: Public Meeting: Pikes Peak Summit House Final Design

[John Bloodgood]

I sent this to our ARES group, but it is of PPRAA interest as well.  

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John Bloodgood, KD0SFY

 
> From: johnbloodgood at hotmail.com
> To: ppares at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:09:06 -0700
> Subject: Region-2 District-2 ARES: Public Meeting: Pikes Peak Summit House	Final Design
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> Summit House Final Design concept: Tues Jan 26, 5:30-7:30 pm, presentation 6pm, Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave.  
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> IF you plan on attending, remember that right now we know of NO PLAN to kick out the repeaters.  If you do attend, I would ask that you show up with your ARES shirt or hat, or ham radio shirt or hat.  It should go without saying:  Portray us in the most positive light possible and to be respectful and not get in arguments.  We want them to want us there. 
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> You might print out a few of either or both of these handouts below to give to people if they are interested:  
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> http://www.arrl.org/shop/What-is-Ham-Radio-flyer-version-A-pack-of-25/
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> http://www.arrl.org/shop/Serving-your-Community-flyer-pack-of-25/
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> You may write my ARRL email on the back as a point of contact, KD0SFY at arrl.net or pio at ppares.net .  
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> If you do get in a discussion with people, some talking points would be 1) the incredible coverage of the repeaters, from Cheyenne WY to Raton, making them state wide assets during emergencies/disasters; 2) our involvement in the NWS SKYWARN program as weather spotters; 3) having used the repeaters during the recent fires and floods; 4) coordinating emergency requests even in other counties such as a water rescue in Otero county, a vehicle stuck off-road in Teller county, and a motorcycle accident in Douglas county; 5) use in supporting public events like the many foot, bike, vehicle races in the area -- just to name a few recent examples.
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> Be sensitive to the fact that no one wants the mountain to become an eyesore like Cheyenne Mountain.  
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> Like we used to say in the military -- Be a good ambassador. 
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> Thanks,
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> John Bloodgood, KD0SFY
> EC & PIO -- Region 2 District 2, Colorado ARES (Pikes Peak ARES)
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