[W8MWA] Christmas Parade Update

[Carl Werntz]

Randy,

What frequency (s) should the volunteers be ready to operate on?

Thanks,  Carl

On Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM Randy Crowe via W8MWA <w8mwa at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Well it's almost that time. The parade is scheduled for December 10 this
> year. Attached is the latest parade line-up map. Basically the same as
> in the past but we're trying to get more units on Prospect St. and off
> of Willey St. this year. This should make for better traffic control /
> movement.
>
> As before, we'll be providing reports to the director as to how many
> units are still in the queue, problems encountered, helping to direct
> participants to get where they're supposed to be to line up, etc. We
> need at least 10 people for this to work right. More will be better.
>
> If you can help, please let me know and if you have a preference as to
> location. We'll meet in the parking lot across from the church on North
> High St. at 4:00PM. Line-up starts at 4:30 but there are always a few
> units that show up early as well as some at the last minute. We take
> them all.
>
> As of the last check the weather forecast has gone from sunny to
> possible ice that day. I fully expect it will be changing at least twice
> between now and then. Plan to dress for the weather. Also if you have a
> reflective vest please wear that. It helps us to be seen and identified.
> I will have a couple extras someone can borrow if needed.
>
> The parade kicks off at 6:00PM and usually lasts around an hour,
> sometimes less, sometimes more depending on the number of units. The
> last count was 44 units. This number usually almost doubles as people
> just show up without notifying the coordinators. It's just the way it
> is. I'll have, probably close to the day, a list of units and line-up
> positions I'll get out to everyone.
>
> And the end of the event is, as always, a pizza party. This year it will
> be held at Pizza Al's in Sabraton. The one we usually used is now closed
> at that location. Directions or rides can be arranged.
>
> Hope to see you there. It's a bit chaotic but a lot of fun.
>
> Randy
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Carl Werntz, D.O., MPH
Morgantown Occupational Medicine, PLLC
Phone:  304-602-2176
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