[W2CRA] Field Day

Kurt Cathcart, KR2C Kurt at KuhlRoad.Net
Thu Jun 9 13:21:17 EDT 2011 

Also,  I'm planning on setting up the clubs logging software via 
wireless networking so that we can all share data.  If you have a 
wireless capable laptop that we can use to do this I would like to hear 
from you.

-Kurt
KR2C

On 6/9/2011 10:42 AM, Kurt Cathcart, KR2C wrote:
> All,
>
> I'm looking once again for members to contribute.  As a priority, I'm
> looking for the following things:
>
> Volunteers for set up and breakdown.
> Field Day stations.
> Operators
>
> To make this event a success, I would like to get at least 10 people to
> help for both set up and break down.  You OT's are not exempt.  We need
> your years of experience from past Field Days so that us novices can get
> everything set up correctly.
>
> We also need stations to operate.  if you have a station that can be
> shared among the members, please let me know.  it's really no fun
> tapping out the code with no rig on the other end of the wire.  :)
>
> If you plan on being an operator I'd also like to know if you are going
> to attend the event.  if you have a specific time that you would like to
> operate, we also need to know.  Otherwise, stations will be available on
> a first come first serve basis.
>
>
> -Kurt
> KR2C
>
> On 5/28/2011 10:44 PM, Kurt Cathcart, KR2C wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> It's been about 10 days since my e-mail requesting some leadership
>> assistance for Field Day.  I've been contacted and updated by a few
>> members but as of yet nobody has offered to take  on a role yet.  While
>> I don't expect that these plans to run 100%, we do need people to step
>> up and help with the planning for this even.  I'm trying to develop a
>> template so that a Planning and Implementation Guide (PIG) can be
>> written.  This will make future planning for Field Day much easier in
>> the future.  I cannot do it without you help though.  If interested in
>> helping with the success of Field Day please contact me at
>> Kurt at KuhlRoad.net.
>>
>> -Kurt
>> KR2C
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/19/2011 9:51 PM, Kurt Cathcart, KR2C wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> It looks like my absence from the general club meeting has got me
>>> volunteered to co-chair the field day event.  We don't have much time to
>>> organize and get ready and I'm far too busy to do it myself.  I look to
>>> you all to help me out.  What I suggest is to divide and conquer.  We
>>> should divide ourselves into "teams" so that the burden of
>>> responsibility doesn't fall on to any one person.  As in any good team,
>>> we have team captains.  Right now I'm asking for volunteers to be these
>>> captains.  this is all off the top of my head so if you have further
>>> suggestions, please let me know.  Here is a list of teams I'd like
>>> captains for:
>>>
>>>        * Facility
>>>        * Food
>>>        * Stations
>>>        * Build Up/Tear Down
>>>        * Organization
>>>
>>> I would expect that that captains further break down their
>>> responsibilities to other members of the club and/or family/friends to
>>> get their tasks done.  Please read the job descriptions and let me know
>>> if you would like to volunteer your time to be a captain.  If you are a
>>> more seasoned member and are physically unable to captain a team, please
>>> don't feel that you are exempt.  Your experience from participation over
>>> the years would not only be valuable to our captains but since I've only
>>> ever participated in 2 field day evens in my short tenure your vast
>>> wisdom would be of great value to me.  I need all of your help.
>>>
>>> *Facility*
>>>
>>>        * Secure permission for the field day site on the days of our event.
>>>        * Get the trailer moved to the event site or organize members with
>>>          pickups to move needed "stuff" toe the event site.
>>>        * Ensure that we have the necessary towers/poles and equipment to
>>>          raise antennas. (work with Station captain on what is needed)
>>>        * Arrange for generators and gasoline
>>>        * Plan for shelter. tents/campers/lanscape trailer, etc.....
>>>        * Lockdown plan for over night unused gear
>>>        * Arrange for funding for generator rentals and gas
>>>        * Get gear back to trailer
>>>
>>>
>>> *Food*
>>>
>>>        * Solicit donations of food or money for event
>>>        * Make sure Grill is in working order and has propane
>>>        * Water or drink for Build up/ Tear Down
>>>        * Coffee/donuts for morning operators
>>>        * Hotdogs/hamburgers for lunch/ dinner
>>>        * Garbage removal from site
>>>
>>> *Station*
>>>
>>>        * Plan for operation stations.  What class will we run for the event?
>>>        * Plan for antennas.  beams? dipoles? verticals?  combination?
>>>        * GOTA Station
>>>        * Station modes.  SSB/PSK/RTTY/CW VHF or Satelite
>>>        * Work with Facility captain on site layout and hookups
>>>
>>> *Build Up/Tear Down*
>>>
>>>        * Organize manpower necessary to build Field Day site
>>>        * Work with Facilities captain on getting needed equipment from
>>>          trailer to site
>>>        * Assisted with obtaining forgotten resources during the event
>>>        * Organize manpower to tear down site at the end of the event.
>>>        * Work with Facilities captain to get gear back to trailer
>>>
>>> *Organization*
>>>
>>>        * Work with all captains to help organize the event
>>>        * Advertise our event to the public.
>>>        * Work the Station captain with the GOTA station
>>>        * Develop an operator schedule
>>>
>>> I'm sure that there is a bunch that I missed.  Again, I'm looking to be
>>> "Elmered" here by the veterans.  We can always add to the list.  Field
>>> Day will soon be upon us.  let me know as soon as you can how you can
>>> help out.
>>>
>>> -Kurt
>>> KR2C
>>>
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