Public Service Event Information

Miami Valley Football Net Friday evenings
1 Sep
  Holiday at Home Parade
 6 Sep
Ohio State Parks On The Air
20 Sep
USAF Marathon  
12 Oct
 River Corridor Run 		18 Oct
 Cross Country Regionals 		TBD Oct Beggars Night Net
 8 Nov 
Centerville HS 5k Run 		15 Nov
 Mid East Regionals

Public service events are an integral part of Ham emergency preparedness.  Participating in events provides the following benefits:

  1. An opportunity to test out new equipment and operating techniques.
  2. Experience in operating under formal nets.
  3. A chance to meet and interact with fellow hams.
  4. 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.
  5. Exposure of Amateur radio to the general public.
  6. 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.

Fridays 22 Aug through 24 Oct Miami Valley Football Net
Where:
    High School football stadiums throughout the area
When:
 Friday Evenings during HS Football Season  6:45-10:15 pm from 22 Aug to 24 Oct.
How long:
    3 1/2 Hours each evening.
What is it:
 Net supporting Miami Valley football games
Originally organized in the 1950’s the Miami Valley Football net continues to be a unique public service event for 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 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.

FREQUENCY: D.A.R.A.-W8BI 146.94- Primary
M.V.F.M.-WB8CQK 146.64- Secondary
Relays via area repeaters by arrangement.

CONTACT: Scott Swink / KB8JOY- Coordinator & Net Control
(937) 335-2875 home
(937) 260-1978 cell
Soundguy@mics.net

September 1  Holiday at Home Parade
Where:
    Kettering Ohio, Stroop and Far Hills
When:
  Monday, 1 Sep, 5:30 am Breakfast,
8am Check in
How long:
  Approximately 5-7 hours
What is it:
 Parade
Club
  DARA
Holiday at Home parade. Held in Kettering. I need to know if you would like to eat breakfast on that day. Breakfast is at 5:30 a.m. sharp at the Friendly’s at Stroop and Shroyer .

If you do not want breakfast meet at Shell station corner of Stroop & Far Hills at 8:00 a.m. to get your assignments.

We will be helping with the staging, safety communications and other jobs to help the parade run smoothly. We need about 20 - 25 operators. Please come out and help. Thank you.

After the parade we will meet at Marion’s across the street from the Shell station

If you are interested in helping with this event contact Mike Buehler N8XGA 479-1193 cell or 426-4634 home. n8xga@cs.com

Sept. 6: Ohio State Parks On The Air
Where:
   State parks throughout Ohio
When:
  Sat,  6 September
How long:
    Noon to 8PM
What is it:
 Operating event  at Ohio state parks

Greene County will be participating in Ohio State Parks On The Air on September 6th from John Bryan State Park at 3790 State Route 370 in Yellow Springs. Any and all hams, either in or out of Greene County, are invited to attend. This is a Contest to be held from the hours of noon to eight PM., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We have the Day Lodge at the park reserved for this event. It includes a large indoor eating facility, a kitchen and real restrooms (not porta potties).
 
This event will be generally BYOF, Bring Your Own Food, but we are asking that attendees bring a covered dish for dinner at approximately 5 PM. The covered dish is not in any way required for your attendance.
 
This event was spearheaded by the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS), and you can view the rules and FAQs for the event on their web site.
 
 
ARRL News has an article on this event that can be viewed here:
 
 
The web site for John Bryan State Park, to include a map and directions, can be found here:
 
 
If you have any questions on this event, contact myself or Josh Long, JDLONG0624@aol.com.
 
Hope to see you there!
 __________________________
Bob Simmons KD8FHT bsimmons@rainbowdata.com


USAF Marathon
Saturday, 20 September 2008
Where:
    Wright Patterson AFB
When:
  Saturday 20 Sep
How long:
    12 hours
What is it:
  Marathon

The USAF Marathon is fast approaching and the marathon staff are relying on us (among others) to help ensure runner safety and quality of life issues, provide staff with logistic status at each site, and provide lead runner and tail end charlie information. 

 

This event is not affiliated with any specific club.  All amateur radio operators are welcome and encouraged to participate.  We need approximately 40 amateur radio operators for this event.  If you know anybody that may be interested in helping out in with this worthy world class event, please invite then to volunteer.

 

The cutoff for signing up is 26 Aug 08.  If you can support the Marathon please go to the USAF marathon web site: www.usafmarathon.com and review the map.  You can download it and it shows the location of all the hydration stations (sites).  If you want a specific site then let me know. 


While there please register.  Just follow the link “Become a Volunteer.”  Fill in the form, find the section Race-Day Opportunities (Saturday, September 20) and mark the box “Amateur Radio Operator.” Please ensure you fill in your call sign in the comment box. 

 

This is a lengthy event so please plan accordingly.  But you will get to experience a great event with some fantastic people. 

 

If you have any questions please contact
Mike Crawford, KC8GLE  at kc8gle@earthlink.net,
Bob Simmons,  KD8FHT at bsimmons@rainbowdata.com, or
Dave Crawford, KF4KWW at  kf4kww@sbcglobal.net.


October 12th River Corridor Run
Where:
    Welcome Stadium, Dayton
When:
  Sunday 12 October 7-11am
How long:
    4 hours
What is it:
 Half Marathon
Club
 DARA
The River Corridor Classic Half Marathon is a yearly event held starting at Welcome Stadium and winding along the scenic Miami Valley River.

This event is in need of many operators to provide Health and Safety Communications for all the runners involved. More information will be posted as the the event gets closer

Point of Contact Mike Crawford, KC8GLE kc8gle@earthlink.net

October 18th Cross Country Regionals
Where:
    Miami Valley Career Center
When:
  Sat, 18 Oct 7am to 1pm
How long:
    6 Hours
What is it:
 High School Cross Country event
Club
 DARA 
The Cross Country Regionals are held yearly at the Montgomery County Technical Center. 

Many operators are needed to be stationed around the course to provide health and safety communications. 

More information will be posted as we get closer

Point of Contact Mike Crawford, KC8GLE kc8gle@earthlink.net

October (Date TBD) Beggars Night Net (Greene County)
Where:
    TBD
When:
  TBD
How long:
    TBD
What is it:
 Safety support for Trick or Treat

Point of Contact Mike Crawford, KC8GLE kc8gle@earthlink.net

November 8th  Centerville HS 5k Run
Where:
    Centerville High School
When:
  Saturday 8 November 8:00am
How long:
    3 Hours
What is it:
 5K Run
Club
 DARA
The Annual 5K Run at Centerville High School is in need of many operators to be positioned around the course for health and safety communications. More information will be posted as we get closer.

Point of Contact Mike Crawford, KC8GLE kc8gle@earthlink.net

November 15 Mid East Regionals
Where:
    Indian Ripple Park on Stroop Road - Kettering
When:
  Saturday, 15 November
How long:
    TBD
What is it:
 High School Cross Country event
Club
 DARA
The MID EAST REGIONALS is a yearly event held at Indian Ripple Park on Stroopr Road in Kettering. Many operators are needed to be positioned around the course to provide heath and safety communications. More information will be posted as we get closer
Point of Contact Mike Crawford, KC8GLE kc8gle@earthlink.net

December 31 Resolution Run
Where:
    Beavercreek High School
When:
  Wed 31 Dec 2008 to Thu. 1 Jan 2009
How long:
    TBD
What is it:
 5K Run
 
Contact Mike Crawford kc8gle@earthlink.net