[roc-chat] Re: ROC's July Launch is this Saturday
- From: "Lee Scott" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "leescott91006@xxxxxxx" for DMARC)
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:27:54 -0700
I'm not going to be able to make it Friday or Saturday. Working in San Diego on
Saturday
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> On Jul 10, 2014, at 6:32 PM, Mike & Nancy Kramer <kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Anyone planning to stay Saturday night?
>
>
> Mike Kramer
>
>> On 7/10/2014 4:49 PM, Gregory Lyzenga wrote:
>> Fellow ROC Members,
>>
>> This is our monthly announcement that this Saturday (July 12, 2014) is the
>> next ROC Launch. The current projections for the upcoming
>> weekend call for hot and sunny weather. Overnight lows are expected to be
>> in the upper 60's and daytime temps should be in the high 90’s to 100’s. At
>> this time, winds look to be northwesterly and low to moderate in strength.
>> As usual it is expected the best conditions will be in the early morning,
>> with wind speeds gradually increasing after mid-morning. Be sure to bring
>> (and drink) plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and wear a hat,
>> sunglasses, and sunblock to avoid getting burned. If you set up a sun
>> shelter, be sure to secure it from being damaged or carried away by the
>> occasional dust devils that visit our site on many summer afternoons. We
>> are expecting our regular food vendor (Two Guys and a Grille) to be in
>> attendance, in addition to our rocketry vendors (Bay Area Rocketry and
>> Discount Rocketry).
>>
>> The ROC Trailer will be on-site for Friday setup.
>> If you're planning to camp out consider coming out early, and
>> help with setup!
>> If you've never done it before, don't be shy! We'll be happy to show you
>> the ropes, and it's a great way to get to know your fellow ROCers.
>>
>> Special notes regarding this month’s launch: We are expecting a largish
>> group of school-age kids who will be there for their first rocket-flying
>> experience. They will have their own dedicated prep and check-in area so
>> they shouldn’t adversely impact our regular range operations. Please make
>> them feel welcome and if you can think of any way to make things run more
>> smoothly, please pitch in. We do not presently plan to set up our large
>> (Level 3) launch pad; if you have need for the large pad or have any flight
>> requiring unusual support, please contact us ASAP so that we can plan
>> accordingly.
>>
>> Volunteers are always needed to work shifts of Range Duty. Again, don't be
>> shy! We're happy to help you learn, and the same thing I said about
>> helping with setup still holds true: volunteering is a GREAT way to get to
>> know your fellow ROCers! (And please stick around on Saturday afternoon to
>> help with tear-down, too.)
>>
>> As always, camping is allowed and encouraged. Per BLM rules, all campfires
>> must be in above-ground containers, and you should plan to haul out all of
>> your wood debris and ashes when you leave.
>>
>>
>> *** 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.
>>
>>
>> Let's fly rockets! We'll see you on the lake bed!
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------
>> Greg Lyzenga
>> ROC President and Board Member - NAR #13295 / Tripoli #12088
>
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