[SMCARA] Public Service Event - Help still needed

[Daniel Metcalf]

I can commit to help on the 19th.

Dan
On Nov 8, 2014 10:20 AM, "Tom Shelton" <gl1800winger at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Dates: Dec 19, 20, 21 (see web-site for hours)
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> What you'll need:
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> *         A 2-meter HT (we'll be using 146.535 Simplex - low power should
> be
> sufficient)
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> *         A brightly colored safety vest (for example:
> http://tinyurl.com/ldvu4ov )
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> *         Warm clothes and comfortable shoes
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> *         Flashlight
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> *         A desire to serve your community
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> 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.
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> Please reply back to me if you can help.
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> 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
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> Ham Radio, Motorcycling, and a Loving Wife who lets me play with both
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> What more could a man need
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