[roc-chat] Re: ROC Trailer and Launch Equipment - the Plan
- From: Stephen Beal <swbeal07@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:16:15 -0800
And, there are lots of people willing to show you what/how to help.
Stephen
On Dec 25, 2011, at 12:28 PM, Lakestake Rocketry <lakestake@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hear hear! It is a fun day to spend with friends talking rockets and
> the direction of the club.
>
> See you there!
>
> Matt
>
> On Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Richard Dierking
> <redierking@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> As Greg posted, the next trailer cleaning meeting is Saturday, January 28th
>> from 9 AM to 4 PM. There's also a trailer cleaning scheduled for February
>> 25th. We have these two trailer cleaning meetings so close together because
>> there's a lot to do.
>>
>> I've volunteered to help manage the trailer and launch equipment and I think
>> it's important that members know the plan.
>>
>> First, if you have an idea or concern, please don't hesitate to post. For
>> example, there were a couple of comments this last year about the timing of
>> the trailer cleaning meeting announcements and not having adequate notice to
>> attend. So, a 2012 trailer cleaning schedule has been developed and posted
>> and hopefully, this extra notice will help.
>>
>> Also, there were posts over the last year about the frustration of having
>> the trailer arrive on Saturday morning, and by the time everything was
>> set-up, the best flying weather had passed. So, the plan is for me to
>> deliver the trailer on Friday afternoon for the regular monthly launches.
>> For me to pull the trailer with my truck, the trailer must be lightened by
>> removing unnecessary equipment. Some equipment used for ROCstocks is going
>> to be stored. I would like to begin hauling the trailer in March, and this
>> is one of the reasons for the two trailer cleaning meetings early in the
>> year. For the regular monthly launches, I'm going to start set-up on Friday
>> afternoon when I begin hauling the trailer. Still, we'll need help on
>> Saturday mornings, so it will be "all hands on deck" to get the range up and
>> running early.
>>
>> I realize that for most people the trailer cleaning meetings are over an
>> hour travel time. If you can't make it or afford the expense, this is
>> certainly understandable - really, no worries! However, I don't want anyone
>> to think that their help would be unwanted, or would hesitate because
>> they're uncertain what they would do. Please don't think this. If you've
>> never been to a trailer cleaning, or you're new to ROC, the trailer cleaning
>> is a great way to start getting involved in the operation of ROC.
>>
>> We are not just members, we are a team.
>>
>> Best wishes for 2012,
>>
>> Richard Dierking
>> ROC Board Member
>>
>>
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