Folks, Sadly I have to announce that the March ROC launch on Lucerne lake bed has been cancelled. This is a decision the board has not taken lightly but over the last couple of days the condition of the lake bed after the storms has caused concern. As we cannot be certain the lake bed is safe to drive to our launch site we cannot proceed with the launch. We also wanted to let everyone know as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment by missing a last minute announcement. For those who want to fly rockets this weekend the Springfest launch in Jean, NV is on and their lake bed is in good condition as the storms passed to the south. Our next monthly launch (weather permitting) will be on Saturday 12th April 2014. Ian Walberg ROC Vice president and board member Tripoli and NAR Level 3 From: roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ian Walberg Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 4:32 PM To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; roc-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [roc-chat] Re: ROC's March launch is this Saturday 8th March 2014 Folks, Current reports are there is some water on the lake bed and we expect to have a final go for launch during the morning on Friday. Please look out on Facebook/chat/website on Friday for news confirming we are 'go for launch'. Regards Ian From: roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ian Walberg Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 11:21 AM To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; roc-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:roc-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [roc-chat] ROC's March launch is this Saturday 8th March 2014 Fellow ROC members and rocket flyers, This Saturday 8th March is our next launch at our normal launch site on Lucerne Dry Lake, Lucerne Valley, CA. Directions and other details can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/263037480527404/ or our website http://rocstock.org/site/ Weather forecast for Lucerne Valley is dry, clear and warm with a high or 70F on Saturday. For those camping out the Friday low is a mild (for March) 45F and Saturday low of 47F. As those of you who attended before this is just an indication and the lake bed has its own special climate! My source of weather is http://tinyurl.com/lmbjtzk Discount Rocketry will be at the launch and 'Two guys and a Grille' to be selling food. Lucerne Valley Market has almost anything else you will need for a day/night on the lake bed. What's up hobbies will not be attending this month's launch. Both NAR and Tripoli certifications can be conducted for those interested. We are always looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of the launch and it's a great way to learn and make friends with the ROC family. Please come to the registration desk and let us know you want to help. *** GENERAL INFO *** Non-member daily launch fee is $15 and the paid-up member fee is $5. Everybody needs to register and get a wrist band to fly. All participants and spectators need to sign a liability waiver. Please be aware of the requirement to follow all safety rules and procedures while attending the launch, and make sure that children are supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Overnight camping is allowed as usual, but be sure to keep all campfires in above-ground containers to comply with BLM rules, and pack your ashes and wood debris out with you when you leave. Let's always try to leave the playa a little cleaner than we found it. Portable toilets should be delivered on site by Friday to support overnight campers and setup. Again this weekend we are trialing our Sunday members only launch and a number of members will be staying Saturday night and flying first thing Sunday morning. We look forward to seeing new and existing members and having a safe and fun weekend of rocketry. Ian Walberg ROC Vice president and board member Tripoli and NAR Level 3