Public service events are an
integral part of Ham
emergency
preparedness. Participating in events provides the following
benefits:
An opportunity to test out new equipment and
operating
techniques.
Experience in operating under formal nets.
A chance to meet and interact with fellow hams.
Allows other organizations and public officials to
see
first hand what amateur radio and ARES can offer, as well as a chance
to practice working with some of the same folks we'd be supporting in
an emergency.
Exposure of Amateur radio to the general public.
Oh, and let's not forget; FUN!
There are dozens of public service
opportunities in
District 3
during the course of a year. Their needs range from a few hams
providing demonstrations to school kids to almost a hundred over the
course of several days. Hopefully you will be able find a
few each year that you will be able to support.
This page is not intended to be a
comprehensive
listing of all public service events in the area. Keep an ear out
at club meetings or on your local repeaters. Nor should you take
the information on this page as the last word on times, places,
etc. The information posted here is what was provided by the
event coordinator. Always check with the point of contact in each
listing prior to showing up for an event.
If you have information on
an upcoming
event, please
E-mail it to us.
Miami Valley Amateur Radio Football Net Starting 27 August
Where:
Area High School football games
When:
Friday Nights during Football season
How long:
3 1/2 Hours
What is it:
Net to support local football games
Originally
organized in the 1950's, the Miami Valley Football Net continues to be
a unique public service event by hams who enjoy area high school
football competition. Game scores & information are shared
through net control which in turn is announced in stadiums allowing
game spectators to learn progress of other games in the area.
The Miami Valley Football Net has participants from the counties of
Montgomery, Miami, Shelby, Darke, Clark, Greene, Preble, and Butler.
The Miami Valley Football Net is always looking for new participants.
Information can be obtained from net control.
TIME: 6:45-10:15 pm.
FREQUENCY: D.A.R.A.-W8BI 146.940- (123.0
Hz tone) Primary. Relays via area repeaters by arrangement.
CONTACT: Scott Swink / KB8JOY- Coordinator & Net Control
(937) 260-1978 cell Soundguy1@woh.rr.com
Kettering Holiday at Home Parade 6 September
Where:
Stroop and Far Hills, Kettering
When:
Monday, September 6th
How long:
5 Hours
What is it:
Parade
Coming
up Monday September 6th, 2010 is the Kettering Holiday At Home Parade
and 5k run. This is the 52nd year for the Miami Valleys Largest
Parade and Amateur Radio has been helping out with it for 25 or more
years! We perform multiple tasks with the parade and 5k run from
helping to stage the parade, to patroling the route on bicycle mobiles,
and more! 25 or more volunteers are needed for this event!
Volunteers are asked to be at the Shell Gas Station at the corner of
Stroop Road and Far Hills Avenue by 7am for placement. At 8am there
will be a 5k race which we support and then the Parade begins at 9:55am
and should be over around noon.
For those of you who would enjoy a great breakfast and don't mind
getting up early, there is a free breakfast for amateur radio workers
at 5:30am at the Friendly's Restaurant at the corner of Stroop
Road and Shroyer Road. More information can be found at http://www.holidayathome.org/
Amateur Radio Operators from All Clubs , RACES and ARES Organizations in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana:
Now is the time to sign up to help out on the 2010 USAF Marathon on
September 18. They rely on our expertise and really appreciate the job we
do.
This year we need at least 45 individuals to provide logistics and
emergency communications from the Hydration Stations to the Race Officials.
Please disseminate to all amateur operators in Ohio, Northern Kentucky,
and Southeastern Indiana and place on all event calendars and advertise
during Nets.
2. Fill in all data. go to "Race Day Activities" check under
"Marathon Route Logistics" Amateur Radio Operator. Please ensure
you put your call sign in the comments section. If you have base
privileges please also list that in the comments section and mark the
appropriate block.
3. If you had an assignment you liked last year please contact the team
via email to reserve your spot.
We will need APRS units this year. If you have a unit please that we can
use, please let us know.
UPDATED INFORMATION
1. Where do I go? What time do I have to be there?
*
We will have a meeting sometime after 9 Sep 10 to train
and provide you with operational planning, maps, times needed to be in
place and routes to get onto and off the base. And to give you your
packages.
2. What do I have to do?
*
Our main job is to provide Logistical i.e. Status of
supplies, runner info, etc. information from the Hydration Station Captain
to Race officials. We also will provide Emergency Communications in the
event of any type of emergency either Disasters or runner Safety information
3.
How long does it last? Is there food or do I need to bring
my own? Can I use a chair? Can I park at my assignment or have to 'hike'
in? Can I use HT or do I need higher power mobile?
*
The starts at 7:30 AM and I'll need you in place before
they close the courses at 6:30 AM (subject to change). Depending on
location, you could be there most of the day (about 2:00 PM ish) and need to plan accordingly.
*
Bring food, water, foul weather gear, sunscreen,
umbrella, chairs. You will not have 110 VAC power. Additionally, most
Hydration stations volunteers gladly share their food and beverages and
have a great time. They normally have a party atmosphere.
And you are
invited!!!
*
You should be very close to your vehicle so no hiking
should be required and you should be able operate from your vehicle.
*
HTs can be used on the course since UVARC's repeater
covers the entire course. But have a back up HT and or mobile if possible.
We will provide more detail frequency operations in the ops plan at a later
date.
4. Can I come later as a relief operator?
* Getting onto the base after the race starts is impossible. They
shut the roads and gates down that are on the course. You would require
special pass to get on and these are extremely limited. Getting off after
your hydration station is passed by tail end Charlie is very easy. There
will be three gates for volunteers to enter and exit. More on this at the
meeting.
Cystic Fibrosis Bike Ride 16 October 2010
Where:
Caesar Creek State Park
When:
Saturday 16 October
How long:
6 Hours
What is it:
Charity Ride to support Cystic Fibrosis
The
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Dayton Office is holding a bike ride
fundraiser on Saturday October 16, 2010 starting and finishing at
Caesar Creek State Park's public beach off of SR 73 near Harveysburg,
OH. The event will have a 21 mile, a 32 mile, and a 65 mile bike
course. Details are still unfolding so I have no specific assignments
yet, but thus far there will be a need for fixed position ops at
intersections, a few bike mobile ops to help cover the portion that
utilizes the Little Miami Bike Trail, and mobile operators for roving
positions on the course. Frequencies are not set yet either as I just
got the details of this event today. We have 4 water / rest areas to
cover and numerous other positions. I will be working up the
communications plan over the next couple days and at that time I will
have a better idea how many operators we will need for minimum
staffing, but of course
with an event like this extra help will be put to use.
With the ease of congestion in the beach area my plan is to provide
maps, course descriptions, and assignments via email ahead of the event
so that operators can go direct to their assignment and not get stuck
in the traffic jam in the start
/ finish area. The ride starts at 8:30 AM and the course will close at
2:30 PM. As of yet there is no answer if the 2:30 closure will be a
firm time to pull people off the road, or just how it will work.
Pleas feel free to include this plea for help in club newsletters and
pass it on to any email lists or other operators you may have contact
with. I will pass on additional detail as they become available.
