RARS Public Service
If you would like to help with a RARS Public Service Event Please fill out and submit the form below. Your information will be emailed to the event coordinator. Due to recent Spam attacks we now record some tracking information including your IP address. Choose the event for which you would like to volunteer and complete the sign-up form at the top of the page. Please complete the form ONCE FOR EACH EVENT that you are volunteering for. Thank you in advance for doing that! It's also very helpful to indicate what type of assignment you're interested in (e.g., SAG, Rest Stop, etc.). THE 2021 LIST OF PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS IS TAKING SHAPE. SOME EVENTS ARE NOT CONFIRMED YET AND ARE LISTED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Unless marked as "Virtual or To be confirmed", here are the events you can sign up for today: 2021 Raven Rock Ramble August 22, 2021 - Sunday - New Hill, NC This bike event has multiple routes from 10 to 100 miles, requiring SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to Rest Stops. There are usually around 700 riders participating and raising funds for the UNC Kidney Center. * Location: Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562 * Ham Coordinator: Brian Young (KA9QJT) * Website: Raven Rock Ramble * TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. 2021 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride September 11-12, 2021 - Saturday and Sunday - New Bern, NC The event features 30, 50, 75 and 100 mile rides each day, requiring SAGS, staff Shadows and Rest Stop Hams. The event benefits the National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society and typically draws about 2000 riders. * Location: Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560 * Ham Coordinator: Brian Young (KA9QJT) for Triangle-area Hams, collaborating w/Bruce (KS8L) of New Bern (primary coordination) * Website: Bike MS: New Bern 2021 * Facebook (Optional): Bike MS Ham Radio Support group * Consider making hotel arrangements as early as possible. Room availability is always limited. * TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. * You are also required to register directly with the MS Society, via their new volunteer website. Choose the days you can help, and include your callsign in the notes.: HAM Radio Operator Sign Up 2021 (Fall) Spring Fling September 25, 2021 - Saturday - TBD This event has 20, 50 and 75 mile courses. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed. This is a fund raising event sponsored by TeamCBC for the benefit of the National MS Society. * Location: TBD * Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX) * Website: Team CBC Website * ONCE MORE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE, TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. 2021 Le Tour de Femme October 9, 2021 - Saturday - Holly Springs, NC This women's only bicycle event features 15, 31 and 62 mile routes that benefit REX Hospital Angel Fund and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed. * Location: Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27544 * Ham Coordinator: Wallace Smith (KJ4UKV) * Website: Le Tour de Femme * TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. 2021 Fall Rally October 16, 2021 - Saturday - Holly Springs, NC This bicycle event features 22, 39, 52 and 72 mile routes that benefit the National MS Society. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed. * Location: Carolina Brewing Co., 140 Thomas Mill Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27544 * Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX) * Website: NCBC Fall Rally * TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. 2021 Bikefest October 23, 2021 - Saturday - Hillsborough, NC This event has 35, 62 and 100 mile routes and the proceeds benefit various local Bicycling-related charities. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed. * Location: 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough (near the Orange County Court House), NC 27278 * Ham Coordinator: Wallace Smith (KJ4UKV) * Website: BikeFest * TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. Still being planned/confirmed by organizers 2021 Five-O Memorial Bike Ride October? - Sunday? - Raleigh, NC This event has 32 and 62 mile courses and benefits the Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed. * Location: Typically at Life Time Athletic of Raleigh, 8515 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27815 * Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX) * Website: Five-O Memorial Ride * ONCE MORE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE, TO VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. To participate in public service events, volunteers must have the following equipment: * Dual band (144/440) 25 watt (min) mobile transceiver * A 1/2-5/8 wave well-grounded dual band mobile antenna * A working cell phone for calling 911 in case of emergencies. * A reliable, long-lasting power source like a fully charged 12v battery with a capacity of at least 35 amp hours. * If you are serving as a mobile ham support vehicle, a valid drivers’ license and a properly insured, reliable vehicle. If possible, the vehicle should be able to transport at least one person and one bicycle either with a bike rack or inside the vehicle. Other helpful, but not required, equipment includes: * A GPS/Mapping device (cell phone or other) * Dual Band (144/440) hand held transceiver * Extra set of charged batteries * Ear phones & speaker mic or boom mic/headphone set * Higher gain antenna than the supplied rubber duck. For example, the Comet BN-24 or SMA-24, the Diamond RHF40 or SRH77CA, or a similar high gain model. |