[roc-chat] Re: ROC's August launch is this Saturday 9th August 2014
- From: "skyward4me @dslextreme.com" <skyward4me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2014 16:45:21 -0700
Ian,
Are you going to be there saturday?
Steve
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 12:52 PM, Ian Walberg <ian.walberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Fellow ROC members, rocket flyers and *volunteers*,
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> This Saturday 9th August is our next launch at our normal launch site on
> Lucerne Dry Lake, Lucerne Valley, CA. Please come and sign up to
> *volunteer* when you arrive, it is particularly important at the summer
> launches as all the *volunteers* who make the launches possible need a
> break from the sun/heat.
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> For any one that needs it we will be setting up the Super Uber pad.
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> Directions and other details can be found on Facebook
> https://www.facebook.com/events/1509117495970294/ or our website
> http://rocstock.org/site/
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> Weather forecast for Lucerne Valley is dry, clear and hot with a high of
> 93F on Saturday. For those camping out the Friday low is 65F and Saturday
> low of 65F. 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
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> As always the wind is forecast to be lighter first thing in the morning
> increasing strength during the morning, we always recommend you arrive
> early ready to fly.
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> Discount Rocketry and Bay Area Rocketry are expected at the launch and I
> believe that ‘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.
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> Both NAR and Tripoli certifications can be conducted for those interested.
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> 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.
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> *** GENERAL INFO ***
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> We look forward to seeing new and existing members and having a safe and
> fun weekend of rocketry.
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> Ian Walberg
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> ROC *volunteer*, member, vice president and board member
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> Tripoli and NAR Level 3
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