[W1SMH] Fw: 2006 Multiple Sclerosis Walks

[bruce alexander]

This has been forwarded to me from Bob, WA1IDA, & I said I would pass it 
around.

73:
Bruce, KA1IG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Salow - wa1ida at arrl.net
To: wa1ida at arrl.net
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 9:50 AM
Subject: 2006 Multiple Sclerosis Walks




As you can see in the Subject line above, this is a plural event.  The 
Multiple Sclerosis Society is organizing not only its historic 
Boston/Cambridge walk, but at the same time, a walk from Wellesley to 
Boston.  And so we start off the 2006 season of ham radio public service 
events.



We have been asked to support communications for both events which increases 
our need for your help on Saturday, 8 April.  Yes, these are on a Saturday!



The ham assembly time for the usual Boston/Cambridge walk is 1000 on Boston 
Common near the intersection of Beacon St and Charles St.  The Walk route 
will proceed west on the Boston side of the Charles River, cross to 
Cambridge, go east on Memorial Drive and back to Boston.  Our tasks should 
be completed by early afternoon.  The usual hearty lunch will be provided 
for all volunteers.



The "Journey For Hope," as the Wellesley to Boston walk is called, starts at 
Elm Bank along the Charles River and proceeds along Route 16 to Route 30 
(Commonwealth Ave) in Newton, and then to the Boston Common.  There will be 
several checkpoints along the way.  Hams assigned to the start and the 
checkpoints can go directly to their assignments.  The start will need 
communications at 0700, but the other locations will be later.  Lunches will 
be provided.



For both walks, there are several hazardous or confusing locations, some 
shadows, and possibly mobile units.  Net Control for both events will be in 
our tent on Boston Common.  Present plans call for the Boston/Cambridge walk 
to use 2 meters and the Journey to use 70 cm, but this is subject to change.



If you are new and want to get more public service experience, this is an 
excellent event to get your feet wet.  These MS Walks are a low impact 
opportunity to learn the ropes.



Your assistance is valuable.  Please let me know promptly if you can help. 
I will get more details to those who volunteer as soon possible.  If you 
have already volunteered, bear with me and reply to this, also.  Get back to 
me if you have any questions or would like to recommend another ham to join 
us.



73,

Bob Salow, WA1IDA

wa1ida at arrl.net

508.650.9440

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