[TVARC] TVARC 2020 Field Day from a New Perspective

[Bradley Castelli]

The following is an open letter to George K2DM, our beloved President, who
has invited club members to offer suggestions for how we might do Field Day
this year.



Reflecting on the coronavirus Field Day issues is almost impossible as
everything is unknown; so how can you plan? Assume you have nothing just
like a real emergency! The first step is approval to use a vacant lot or
parking lot. After that organize and plan using the most likely conditions
that would be faced during a real emergency; nothing would be available
except things club members would have on hand. Use our new event tents, get
a porta-potty (an RV would be nicer), generators, plus the traditional
rigs, antennas, etc. I think everyone has seen other clubs use the approach
being described here.



The coronavirus Field Day could be a great opportunity to grow the club
which means getting new members. Historically key to growing is more people
taking the Technician class which has been sign-ups from Radio on the
Square. Even with great weather 2019 showed Sumter Landing is no longer the
right place. As the club needs more new blood it is recommended future
TVARC events move South. ROS, Radio Rodeo, and Field Day all need to look
toward Fenny.



Keeping Fenny in mind and to start the discussion on 2020 Field Day options
I proposed we hold FD at the Everglades Recreation Center & Sports Complex
located at Morse Blvd. and the Turnpike. You can see it at;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTH28qgRcTg



*Everglades Rec Ctr PROs*

*Everglades Rec Ctr CONs*

Everyone in Fenny drives by this location

Was not your idea

Picnic Shelter eliminates need for Tents

I never drive South of 466

Grass area & Soccer Field for antennas

New members will want to do more

Restrooms at Picnic Shelter



Outside electric power outlets at Restroom









Remember this is a brain storming session, I have put up a target for
everyone to shoot down. Please everyone share your thoughts.



Brad KN9B



PS If this approach sounds too hard or farfetched remember in 1998 TVARC
held its first Field Day operating in tents on a vacant lot which today is
Katie Belles in Spanish Springs.
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