September 2017 - WICEN-Members - mailman.crarc.org.au

Fitz's Challenge 2017 - call for volunteers
by Matt 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

Sent on behalf of Malcom VK1AAH, the lead organiser for WICEN support to the 2017 Fitz's Challenge. As requested below, PLEASE respond to the wicen(a)crarc.ampr.org <mailto:wicen@crarc.ampr.org> email address rather than directly to me. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In the middle of a very busy WICEN season, Fitz's challenge bicycle ride will host more than 1,000 riders on Sunday 29 October and we need about 13 volunteers to assist in the following tasks: - 4 in shifts at Stromlo Forest Park (WICEN operations and Fitz Challenge operations HQ) from 0600h to approx 1600h. - 9 operators at 8 checkpoints for safety, coordination and straggler wrangling. Various times start and stop. Note that the 'Gravel Pit' at Murray's Corner on Paddys River Rd gets two shifts to cover 0930 to 1800. This is a great opportunity for Foundation Licence and newcomers to WICEN to gain experience. We can buddy you up if you do not have the gear or are not yet confident to run solo. All checkpoints are accessible on sealed roads. A blank copy of the 2016 roster, is attached as an example as times and locations will be similar in 2017. This shows where the checkpoints are and their opening times. Coverage on 2m using the Ginini and Isaacs 2m repeaters is adequate at most checkpoints, but a mobile (10W to 60W) with external antenna is recommended. HQ radio gear and Pedal Power marshal vehicle radios will be installed at Stromlo Park on Saturday 28 October. Help with this is most welcome. The ride (and checkpoints) are in some of the region's most attractive landscapes and for WICEN operators it provides a pleasant, low noise, dust free bush experience. Please send responses advising if you are available (and any preferred roles/positions/checkpoints) to the WICEN email address <mailto:wicen@crarc.ampr.org> wicen(a)crarc.ampr.org Thanks Malcom Harrington +61 (0)409 315 153 malcomh1(a)bigpond.com <mailto:malcomh1@bigpond.com> VK1AAH

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Fw: RALLYE DES FEMME CANCELLED for this year !!!
by Phil Longworth 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Good evening everyone, I have just received the following email about the cancel;lation of the Rallye des Femme for this year. So thanks to all those people who volunteered, but it looks like it's off the books for this year at least. Please watch out for emails about other upcoming WICEN activities however. Regards, ... Phil VK1PL ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 5:39 PM Subject: RALLYE DES FEMME Hi Due to forest access issues, we have decided to pull the pin on RDF. The risk of not getting the final permit was just too high. The proposal from discussions this afternoon is that the event will be run in February and be used as a promotion for Nat Cap. Thank you all for volunteering to help. Sorry I couldn't get this event to happen. Regards David Stephens Stephens Financial Services Pty Ltd Disclaimer The information contained or otherwise implied within this email has been provided in good faith and is deemed by the sender to be reliable and accurate. Stephens Financial services Pty Ltd, however, accepts no liability in respect of this email and any person acting solely on the information contained within does so entirely at their own risk. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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WICEN - Call for assistance for the Rallye des Femme (Lady drivers Rally) October 14....
by WICEN ACT 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Hello all, The annual BMSC "Rallye des Femme" is being conducted on Saturday the 14th of October and will consist of 3 Rally stages each run twice (total of 6 stages). The area's being used are in the Uriarra & Tidbinbilla / Pierces area's and are the same courses as the Sunday run of this years National Capital Rally. The stages are ... SS1 / SS4 Hyles Block Start, SOS A, Stop SS2 / SS5 East West Start, SOS A, SOS B, SOS C, Stop SS3 / SS6 Cottage 5 Ways Start, SOS A, SOS B, SOS C, SOS D, SOS E, Stop HQ will either be at the Vibe Hotel at the Canberra Airport (depends on where the room is and what access to the outside of the building can be obtained) or out as a field HQ on Blue Range Road. Meet times and locations have yet to be set in stone, but I expect something like Hyles meet at 8:30, close at 14:30, East West meet at 8:30, close at 15:30 and Cottage 5 Ways meet at 9:30 with close at 16:15 The field is restricted to 30 vehicles, and based on past years reaching that number may be a bit of a dream. So, as per normal, if you can assist then please email the wicen(a)crarc.ampr.org email address with your availability, preference, vehicle type and what radio gear you have, noting we will probably just use 2 metres but having 70cm as an alternative may be useful. thanks in advance, Phil Longworth VK1PL Deputy State Coordinator, WICEN ACT Treasurer and Life Member, CRARC.

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