[TCARC-NTX] Special Olympics Bicycle Event

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 06:40:46 -0700 (PDT)

I'm planning on assisting...I'll need to leave by 1pm.

David KB5YLG

--- Gerald Buxton <[email protected]> wrote:
> The Special Olympics Bicycling Event is this
> Saturday, April 17 at BN&SF
> Railway Headquarters.  The location is on Western
> Center Boulevard in
> northwest Fort Worth.  From I-35W, take Western
> Center west about 3/4 mile and
> turn right into the second entrance to BNSF (the one
> past the stoplight). 
> From FM156 (aka Blue Mound Road) turn onto Western
> Center and go about 3/4
> mile, turn left into the entrance to BNSF.  You
> drive in about 200 yards to
> where the road is blocked off, and turn right into
> the parking garage.  You
> will need to lower or remove your antennas to get
> inside!
> 
> All hams should be on hand at 08:00 with a charged
> HT, we can use low power. 
> I will distribute special t-shirts that we must wear
> to easily identify us to
> the officials and participants.  Bring some water, a
> chair, and snacks.  Lunch
> will be served.  I expect that we should be done
> around 15:00.  If you like
> you can stay on for the awards ceremony after the
> races.
> 
> We will use the club simplex frequency 147.420 MHz,
> with a possible alternate
> of 147.520 MHz for a couple of us during one
> particular race (if necessary).
> 
> I will provide maps at the event, we need hams
> posted with the starter,
> paramedic, at the turn around point, at an
> intersection, and near the credit
> union.  If we have more than the 5 members who have
> signed up, we can use you
> to give better coverage.
> 
> Talk in on the simplex frequency when you get close,
> if you need directions.
> 
> Club members who have signed up are:
> 
> Jerry
> Shura
> Fred
> Matt
> Jim
> 
> All others are welcome and we can sure use you if
> you come!
> 
> Email me at [email protected] or call me at work at
> (817)867-1337 if you need
> more information before the event.
> 
> Thank you to everyone who signed up, and a special
> thanks from the special
> kids who are so looking forward to the event!
> 
> 73,
> Jerry
> N0JY
> 
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