Team Member Ralph Swick KD1SM is looking for 30 to 40 amateur radio operators for the Groton Road Race on Sunday April 27 from 9:15 AM to 3:00 PM (although times vary greatly by assignment).

Volunteers will need a 2M HT and battery power to last through the event. Lunches and drinks should be provided to volunteers, but it may be wise to bring these just in case. Some assignments may allow for volunteers to be near their vehicles, but not inside them. All volunteers should also be dressed appropriately for the weather that day.

Ralph's description of the event:

"The 2014 Groton Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 27. Again this year I am not anticipating significant changes from the past several years. If you want reminders of how the event ran in previous years, please see the NVARC Public Service Events page.

We have quite a few new Hams in the past 11 months. Congratulations to all of you. As you know from your exam study materials, contributing to the public good is one of the reasons Amateur Radio exists. Our public service events are a key opportunity for us to show our colors, volunteer our skills and equipment, and demonstrate why it is in the public's interest to continue to allocate precious RF spectrum to our the Amateur Radio Service.

If you are interested in helping at these events but unsure of what is expected of you or what equipment you may need, please ask me. If I make you nervous, you can also talk with Stan KD1LE or John KK1X.

The Squannacook River Runners and the Groton Police Department repeatedly praise and express their appreciation for your assistance in providing communications for this event. I do hope you will be able to join us this year; please let me know."

If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Ralph KD1SM.