March of Dimes Walk - Saturday, April 30, 2016
Set up for the walk will begin at 7:00 am and volunteers should be in place by 7:30 am. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the walk begins at 9:00 am. SPARC volunteers should meet at the District 7 Operations Center parking lot located at the corner of Union Street and Virginia Street to receive t-shirts and decide on operating positions. This year there will be 2 water stops and 2 poop (sag) vehicles. We would like to have radio operators at each water stop and in both poop (sag) vehicles. The poop (sag) wagons will pick up their radio operators at the District 7 Operations Center parking lot as they have in the past. Robert Cockman, WD6ELK will serve as net control again this year.
SPARC Business Meeting - Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The May business meeting will feature a program on Hallicrafters SCR299 and it's contribution to WWII. Jim Caldwell, K1VKD was originally scheduled to present a program on software defined radio but we have moved this program to June because Jim has been sick. Please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from his recent illness. We look forward to his presentation in June!
Upstate Hamfest, Saturday, May 7, 2016
The Upstate Hamfest is a great local event that will again be held at the Spartanburg Fairgrounds. We plan to take the SPARC trailer this year so stop by and chat with fellow club members during your visit to the Hamfest.
Elmer Night, Tuesday, May 10, 2016
SPARC is having the first Elmer Night beginning at 7:00 pm at the Spartanburg Herald Journal Building. The rag chew session will be occurring also but we plan to have 4 Elmers (experienced amateur radio operators) available to answer questions about our hobby. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby and those who are thinking of becoming licensed to ask questions. This will be a relaxed environment to ask all the questions you may have. Stay tuned for more information on our Elmers and their specialties!
Assaults on Marion and Mt. Mitchell, May 16, 2016
Once again it is time for this great bike event. Stay tuned for more information about the volunteer meeting and final details.
Thanks in advance for all those who are going to make these events a success. I'm looking forward to all the fun. If you haven't volunteered and want to there is still room for you. Come join the fun!
