A RARS committee called Ham Public Service North Carolina (HPSNC) organizes volunteers participating in public service events. Using the many repeaters in our area, these volunteers provide communication support for fundraising and other events in and around the Triangle. Typical events include charitable bike rides and walks. If you wish to help with a public service event or want to learn more about volunteering, please use the QR code to the right or click on this link to go to the HPSNC website.

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The Public Service events we're committed to support in 2024 are listed below. Please check back frequently for updated information.

Here are the events you can sign up for now:

2024 NCBC Summer Rally
Sunday, August 11, 2024
This charity-focused bicycle event features 22, 39, and 62 mile routes. SAGS and Rest Stop Hams are needed.

* Location: Shearon Harris Visitors Center, 3932 New Hill Holleman Road, New Hill, NC 27562
* Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX)
* Website: Summer Rally
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page here.

2024 Five-O Memorial Ride
Saturday, August 17, 2024
This full-day event benefits the Raleigh Police Department's Memorial Fund. Mobile stations (SAGs) and rest stop stations needed to cover 50k and 100k routes.

* Location: Wakefield High School
* Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX)
* Website: Five-O Memorial Ride
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page here.

2024 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride
Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8, 2024
This 2-day bike ride benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is the premier event of the season. The event attracts over 2000 participants annually.
Mobile stations (SAGs) and rest stop stations are needed to cover 30, 50, 75, and 100 mile routes each day.

For 2024, please consider volunteering to work the event as a mobile SAG station. We need at least 15 mobile stations to effectively cover all of the routes. If you have volunteered to work a rest stop in the past, please consider helping as a SAG this year!

We recommend making overnight accommodations as early as possible.

* Location: Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
* Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX) & Bill Sanford (K4VHO) from New Bern
* Website: Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride 2024
* Facebook (Optional and informational only): Bike MS Ham Radio Support group
* MS Society Sign-up (Required): Website Link TBD
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page (also Required) here.

2024 Gears for Goldens Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
This charity ride supports the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue's (NRGRR) dedication to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of golden retrievers and "golden-hearted" dogs in need.
This event features 22, 35, and 64-mile routes with rest stops and bike mechanics. We need mobile SAGs and rest stop hams for this event.

* Location: The Plant, 192 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
* Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX)
* Website: Gears for Goldens
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page here.

2024 Bikefest
Saturday, October 5, 2024
This Carolina Tarwheels Bike Club-sponsored event promotes bike-related activity and awareness. We need mobile stations (SAGs) and rest stop stations to cover multiple routes.

* Location: 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough (near the Orange County Court House), NC 27278
* Ham Coordinator: Jeremy Lindsley (K2HJX)
* Website: BikeFest 2024
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page here.

2024 Le Tour de Femme
October 12, 2024 - Saturday
This women's only ride benefits the UNC Healthcare Cancer fund and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. We need mobile stations (SAGs) and rest stop stations to cover 25K, 50K, and 100K routes.

* Location: Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way, Rougemont, NC 27572
* Ham Coordinator: Gordon Fedoriw (KM4GBF)
* Website: Le Tour de Femme
* Signup on the HPSNC Events page here.


To Learn more about HPSNC Volunteer Requirements, visit the page here.