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-------- Original message --------From: rmacedo at rcn.com Date: 2/2/20  11:30 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: skywarn announce <skywarn_announce at oak.w1mv.org> Subject: [SKYWARN_Announce] Special Announcement & Off-Topic Post: Volunteers Still Needed for the 2020 Boston Marathon - Amateur Radio Operators as well as Medical and Other Volunteers Hello to all...We appreciate 
everyone's patience as we make an off-topic post on Volunteers 
(particularly Amateur Radio oriented but opportunities exist for medical
 and non-Amateur Radio volunteers for the 2020 Boston Marathon. 
Registration information is below:Registration has been open 
for the 2020 Boston Marathon for Amateur Radio Operators across the 
start, course, finish and with transportation medical buses. Volunteer 
registration is open through Friday February 7th
 and whole some arrangements can be made with the Boston Marathon 
Amateur Radio Committee to volunteer after this deadline, we are hoping 
to get all needed volunteers prior to the February 7th deadline. For volunteer information registration and information, please see the following link: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/event-information/volunteer-information/volunteer-registration.aspxIf
 you are interested in volunteering for the 2020 Boston Marathon but are
 not sure at this stage about whether you can participate, we encourage 
you to register now and if it turns out you cannot volunteer, send 
notification that you can no longer volunteer as early as possible. It 
will be very difficult to bring in volunteers once registration closes 
and if you register and can no longer volunteer at the event, please let
 us know as early as possible so contingency planning can be completed.For
 Amateur Radio/Ham Radio Operators, you don’t need to specify any group 
name or passcode. Just make sure you request at least one ham radio 
assignment in your preferences. Once you get your application 
confirmation number, you’re all set.If you’re a returning 
volunteer (whether an Amateur Radio or non-Amateur Radio assignment), 
you’ll be asked to provide your BAA Volunteer Loyalty Number. You 
should’ve received that in a separate e-mail from the BAA today.
 There’s also a tool to look it up on the BAA volunteer site. If you 
still have trouble finding it, e-mail us and we can help you out.Don’t delay! Volunteer registration closes on Friday February 7th.
 Help us get the word out by forwarding this e-mail to your club and 
other hams who might like to volunteer and for non-hams to any volunteer
 groups who might be interested in supporting the event. Most volunteers
 first learn about the event through word of mouth. If you know new 
amateurs involved in volunteering for events who might like to 
volunteer, make sure to let them know about it. Even just a quick 
mention at your club meeting or regular meeting of your organization can
 be a big help.If you have any questions about volunteer 
registration, or the 2020 Marathon generally, please get in touch 
anytime. Volunteering at the Marathon is a big job, and we appreciate 
the time and effort everyone puts into it. We’re happy to do what we can
 to make your work more comfortable or effective.-Boston Marathon Amateur Radio Communications CommitteeRespectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo at rcn.com
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