[SMCARA] Public Service Event - Help still needed

[Tom Shelton]

We're up to 6 volunteers - there's certainly room for more (I'd really like
to see a whole bunch of people) - this event is only 6 weeks away

 

Here's the original announcement with the dates corrected - fat fingers
caught me out again.

 

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The organizers of the Christmas Village - http://www.somdchristmas.com/ -
has asked for our assistance with communications during their event.  

 

Where: St. Mary's County Fairground.  (though they promise to transform it
into a Charles Dickens-like avenue of lights and festive decorations.  They
have over 100 vendors coming out along with carolers and live venue stage
events (school choruses and bands).  This really promises to be something
special.

 

Dates: Dec 19, 20, 21 (see web-site for hours)

 

What they'd like us to help with?  They have some limited commercial UHF
capabilities but could use some extra eyes and ears.  Walk around the area
and enjoy the evenings with an eye on the people and an ear on your radio.

 

We'll have a net-control radio located in conjunction with their
communications/operations area and will be sharing information anyone
needing assistance, lost children, etc.  

 

What you'll need:  

*         A 2-meter HT (we'll be using 146.535 Simplex - low power should be
sufficient)

*         A brightly colored safety vest (for example:
http://tinyurl.com/ldvu4ov )

*         Warm clothes and comfortable shoes

*         Flashlight

*         A desire to serve your community

 

I'd like 15-20 volunteers to spread out over the 3 days (do one, two, or all
three - it's up to you).  Even if you can only give a couple of hours, your
time would be greatly appreciated.

 

Please reply back to me if you can help.

 

Any question?  Send me an e-mail and I'll answer them or find the answers
for you.  I'll be the POC between the club and the organizers (Southpoint
Church).  

 

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Tom Shelton, ND3N

Ham Radio, Motorcycling, and a Loving Wife who lets me play with both

What more could a man need