[TCARC-NTX] Special Olympics Bicycle Event

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 09:38:44 -0500 (CDT)

Thanks!  What size t-shirt do you wear?

> 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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