[SMCARA] Field Day update

[Daniel Metcalf - W3DMJ]

Fine Job Chris! 

Whomever takes over in August might consider adding a PIO to the
executive board. Granted it would mean changes to the Bylaws /
Constitution but it might be worth it.

Now that we have the word out where do we stand on gear? Do we have
enough radios? Were we using the club generator this year? Where do we
stand on coax and power cords? Lighting for nite ops? Do we have enough
people signed up to operate the radios from start to finish? What about
the tent?

We have some details listed out on the club website but so far not a lot
of response. It has also been suggested we get a list of the side dishes
that are being brought so that we don't end up with 50 dishes of potato
salad. Now I love potato salad just as much as the next guy but we might
be able to mix things up if we know a head of time what is being
brought. 

Please be sure to wear those club shirts so that club members are easily
identified.

I have obligations early Sunday morning so I can only be on-site until
dark.

Please lets get these details listed so everyone can have that nice warm
fuzzy that we are ready and that if the Public shows up we have a show
to put on for them.

Thanks and Have Fun!
Dan Metcalf - W3DMJ
c. 301 769 1111




On Mon, 2015-06-22 at 10:13 -0400, Chris Ordiway wrote:
> Good morning all,
> 
> I thought I'd send out an update about FD regarding the PIO stuff I 
> volunteered to do. It's a long one but try to stay awake to the end. :)
> 
> Media = 100pts
> Our radio spot has been airing on 97.7 (rock station) for about a week 
> or so now and Rene reported last week that it's on (I think) the country 
> station as well. I don't know who handles the reporting for the club 
> after FD is over but if you'd let me know if we need a recording of the 
> spot to get the 100 points I'll try to get a copy. I'm sending out the 
> press release to the newspapers today so if you see FD listed in an area 
> paper save a copy for the club, it would be easier to submit for the 
> (same) 100 points than a radio recording. We're also listed on SOMD.com 
> on the community calendar and on the community calendar for the county 
> (Thanks Tom).
> 
> Public official = 100pts
> Senator Waugh is scheduled to come by and see us on Saturday at 3pm so 
> somebody make sure to get a photo with him, he's worth 100 points. He 
> won't be there long so don't be shy! I've invited all of our County 
> Commissioners and state Delegates but haven't heard from a single one. 
> I'll resend the invitations today and maybe one will show up. If you 
> happen to know any of them extend a personal invitation if you can. If 
> Senator Waugh doesn't show up a Commissioner or Delegate will earn us 
> the same 100 points.
> 
> Emergency service = 100pts
> I'm also hoping to see Sheriff Cameron and perhaps Bob Kelly from St. 
> Mary's County Government - Emergency Services & Technology. A photo with 
> one of those guys is worth another 100 points. I also extended the 
> invitation to Sheriff Cameron to have his Officers stop in and check us 
> out at any time, so you overnight guys shouldn't be surprised when a 
> patrol car shows up at 2am. He's just looking for coffee and to see what 
> we're up to. If any of you know volunteer fire fighters be sure to 
> invite them to come out as well.
> 
> Welcome table = 100pts
> I haven't heard any mention of the Welcome table but we really should 
> have one. Which means we'll need some volunteers to man the table to say 
> Hello and hand out fliers. I think it should be manned from 2pm - 8pm on 
> Saturday if possible. I'm looking for volunteers willing to sit on their 
> butts, smile, shake hands and hand out paper. It's a tough job but 
> someone has to do it. :) If you can fill a one or two hour time slot let 
> me know so I can make a schedule. And if there's any info out there 
> about a table, a banner and information fliers send me an email, I'm 
> happy to get it all together. We've missed our chance to order fliers 
> from the ARRL but I can use their PDF's to print some at Staples if we 
> need them.
> 
> Kids = 100pts
> My daughter Eudora (KC3DQB) will be hanging out with me and lending a 
> hand as well. I'll be sure to get her on a station for at least one QSO, 
> worth 20pts. We can earn a total of 100pts for youth QSO's so if your 
> youngin's join you for your visit to FD be sure to get them on a radio.
> 
> Forget the points!
> It's cool (and easy) for the club to earn extra points towards the 
> not-a-contest FD event. But, more importantly, this is our chance to 
> share what we love about the hobby with the public, public officials, 
> emergency services and with kids. I hope we'll all be good emissaries, 
> lend a hand if possible and share the excitement we feel about whatever 
> aspect of amateur radio warm our tubes.
> 
> What have I missed?
>