[SMCARA] Fw: MARINE CORPS MARATHON STILL NEEDS HELP

[Ray]

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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 3:32 PM
Subject: MARINE CORPS MARATHON STILL NEEDS HELP


> There are only 54 more days until the premier Amateur Radio supported
> public service event takes place, the Marine Corps Marathon.  This is a
> joint effort between Amateur Radio operators in Maryland, DC and
> Virginia.  We are still uncomfortably below the threshold of volunteers
> that we need.
> 
> If you've never done anything like this before, don't let it scare you.
> After signing up, there are team leaders who will match your equipment
> to the task and work with you to explain the task and how to accomplish
> it.  In general the major need is for eyes on the course, although if
> you have digital skills, we have a job for you!  There is also an all
> hands briefing that will be held on Saturday, October 19, for more
> instruction.  If you are only able to be available for a certain time
> period during the race day, it is highly likely that you can be
> positioned in a spot in the early part of the race that will allow you
> to leave to meet your deadline.
> 
> If you have helped in the past or are trying this for the first time,
> the following will walk you through the sign-up process.
> 
> Just like last year, registration is done in two steps.
> 
> First, go to <www.ncacdc.com>, check your calendar with the main dates.
> To continue registration click "Sign Up Here" at the bottom of the
> page, which links to the Marine Corps site.
> 
> On the landing page called "Volunteer Signup" with the description that
> begins:  "...Ham Operators provide voice and data communication in
> support...", click on "Volunteer for This Job."
> 
> That will take you to the "Volunteer Signup" Questionnaire for
> Government background check info and Waiver.  This is step one.
> 
> Fill in the blanks.  Read and click the radio button at the bottom that
> indicates whether you agree to the waiver, then click the Sign Up button
> (which posts your reply).
> 
> If successful, you'll receive an email from the Marines Corps system
> providing the URL for a Web page that contains our Ham radio form.
> 
> The Ham form, step two, is where you give the info about your
> experience and capabilities that helps assign you.
> 
> As I will say many more times before October, Amateur Radio needs to
> have more people this year.
> 
> The "136 operators" on the NCACDC page is a placeholder.  And, the
> sooner we are registered, the better for us.
> 
> Register now at <www.ncacdc.com>
> 
> 
> 73, Jim Cross WI3N
> SM MDC
> Chairman ARRL ECAC
> 
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