{"id":33,"date":"2013-08-19T00:25:42","date_gmt":"2013-08-19T00:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w6sg.net\/site\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2024-02-22T07:57:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:57:47","slug":"public-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w6sg.net\/site\/public-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

We normally assemble our list of events to serve, early in the year [Feb.\/Mar.].<\/p>\n

Here is the Google Doc that is the latest and greatest word:  2024 Public Service Events and Duty Rosters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Updated:<\/td>\nFeb. 22, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
We assist local community-based non-profit organizations by providing volunteer radio communications for their events.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We welcome any interested, qualified licensed amateur to volunteer to assist us.  Let us know your available hours, and any preference of assignment when signing up for an event, and we will accommodate your schedule, if we can.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
If you would like to request our club’s assistance for your event, please check our schedule below for conflicts,<\/strong><\/span> please read the Public Service FAQ<\/strong><\/a>, and download and submit the form found there<\/strong><\/a>. You may also wish to consult the Calendar of Public Events in the San Francisco Bay Area<\/a> for dates for which volunteer Amateur Radio Service communication support has been requested.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Some worthy events are not served<\/b>, either due to conflicting dates with other established commitments, or other amateur radio events,  a lack of available volunteer operators, because our small club does not have enough time to recruit volunteers, because our schedule is already full, <\/b> because an event or the sponsoring organization does not fall within our established guidelines or FCC Rules for radio support; or because the event falls outside our repeaters\u2019 reliable coverage area.  Our Board of Directors reserves the right to decline any request for communications support for any reason.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017 ARRL Reports Page:<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nARRL Reports Page 2018:<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nARRL Reports Page 2019:<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021 Public Service Signup List v17<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\n

2019 Public Service Signup List v13<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

To Sign-up Contact: Michael Fischer, K6MLF<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
In 2015 – We added Location \/ Station information sub-pages to each MARS event page<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPlease send after-MARS-event comments and photos of your location to: DEBRIEF<\/a><\/td>\nWe will be training new Net Control Operators in 2018. If you are interested, please contact: Michael Fischer, K6MLF<\/a>, to be scheduled.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NOTE: TICK BLOOM – We were informed of a ‘tick bloom’ on Mt. Tam, in May, 2018. If your assignment takes anywhere where you might be at risk, TAKE PRECAUTIONS! Ticks in this area carry Lyme Disease.<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITEE 2018:<\/strong><\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF<\/a><\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J<\/a><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITEE 2019:<\/strong><\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF<\/a><\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J<\/a><\/td>\nLarry Bradley, KK6QPE<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions by Volunteers, Communications Protocols, & Tip Sheet<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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2021\/2022 MARS EVENTS SCHEDULE  <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

We will update the 2022 dates, as soon as we get them.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EVENT<\/strong><\/td>\nDATE<\/strong><\/td>\nHOURS<\/td>\nMARS Coordinator – Contact<\/td>\nActivity Description<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION<\/a> (volunteer meeting)<\/td>\nSaturday,  July 17, 2021<\/td>\n~11:00AM – 3:00 PM<\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF fischer@igc.org<\/a><\/td>\nOrientation Meeting- Thank-You lunch and recognition to 2020 volunteers. Orientation meeting for 2021 public service radio volunteers. Public Service Lunch Sign-Ups<\/a>   SHORT LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING<\/a> (volunteer meeting)<\/td>\nSaturday,  July 17, 2021<\/td>\n~11:00AM – 3:00 PM<\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF fischer@igc.org<\/a><\/td>\nTraining for new public service volunteers. Tactical net operations, directed net operations, using tactical designators, what to expect. SHORT LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ridge to Bridge <\/a> {hike, footrace, et al}<\/td>\nSaturday, April 30, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nNo radio support needed<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nThe Ridge to Bridge (hike, run, mountainbike, horseback) event is sponsored by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and follows the Ridge Trail (of course) from Samuel P. Taylor State Park in central Marin south to the Golden Gate Bridge. The participants gather in the Presidio (the location of net control) and are transported by bus to the various stages of different lengths (the longest starts at Sam Taylor, the shortest from Muir Woods.) There will be 300-500 participants. Be prepared for route changes.  LONG LENGHT EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Miwok 100K<\/a> {footrace}<\/td>\nSaturday, May 7, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nNo radio support needed<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nThe Miwok 100k is a highly competitive footrace around the Mount Tamalpais-Marin Headlands hills of Southern Marin. Net control will be at the Stinson Beach Community Center, start-finish. There will be seven rest stops with radio operators\u2014a dozen or more volunteer communicators will be needed. Be prepared for route changes.  LONG LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Dipsea Race<\/a> {footrace}<\/td>\nSunday, June 12, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n~7 AM – 1 PM<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for The Dipsea Race, an annual 7.4 mile trail run from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach, over Mt. Tamalpais. 1,500 runners participate, with staggered starts according to age and gender. First run in 1905, The Dipsea is the oldest trail run in America. MARS has supported this event for decades, it\u2019s a tradition!   SHORT LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Double Dipsea<\/a> {footrace}<\/td>\nSaturday, August 28, 2021               <\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n~6 AM – 2 PM  Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for The Double Dipsea, an annual trail run event that starts and finishes at Stinson Beach. The race started in 1969. Around 800 participants run from Stinson Beach over Mt. Tamalpais to Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, and back over the same course to Stinson Beach, about 14 miles of steep terrain. This event has a staggered start according to age and gender.  MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour de MALT<\/a> [bike event] (NEW EVENT 2016)<\/td>\nSaturday, July 20, 2019<\/td>\n~6 AM – 5PM Various shifts available<\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF  fischer@igc.org<\/a> ;or Larry Bradley, KK6QPE kk6qpe.gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for the Tour de MALT bike ride, which benefits the Marin Agricultural Land Trust [MALT]. The event projects 300 cyclists, and has a 53 mile route. MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marin Century<\/a> [bike ride]  
\n\"2018_CENTURY_logo_web_1723139992\"<\/a><\/td>\n		Saturday, August 6, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n~4AM – 10:30 PM Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support and \/ or sag support for the Marin Double Century bicycle event. The ride courses cover roads in Marin and southern Sonoma Counties. About 3,000 cyclists participate. There are 36 mile, 63 mile, 97 mile, 104 mile, 134 mile and 200 mile routes.  The start and finish is in Terra Linda (currently at the Marin Civic Center), and the routes run as far south as Muir Woods, and as far north as Occidental.  OUR LONGEST LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marin County Bicycle Coalition’s Dirt Fondo<\/a>    [mtn. bike ride]<\/td>\nSaturday, July 23, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n~5:30 AM – 4:30 PM  Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition\u2019s Dirt Fondo bicycle event. The ride courses cover trails in Marin County. Riders can choose from 10 mile, 20 mile, 32 mile, or 45 mile courses.  The organizers expect about 300 riders. The start and finish is in the Marin Headlands, and routes run as far north as East Peak. MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zero Breast Cancer\u2019s Dipsea Hike<\/a> {hike}<\/td>\nSaturday, September 25, 2021<\/td>\n~7:00 AM – 2:00 PM  Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for Dipsea Hike For Zero Breast Cancer , a six mile fundraising trail hike on trails on Mt. Tamalpais. The event begins and ends at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley.  SHORT LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin<\/a>  [bike ride] Cancelled by the Organizers 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWatch for Spring 2022<\/td>\n~5AM – 6PM Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for the Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin bike ride.  MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dolphin Club’s Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon<\/a> {triathlon}<\/td>\nSunday, September 26, 2021<\/td>\n~10 AM – 6 PM  Various shifts available<\/td>\nMichael Fischer, K6MLF fischer@igc.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for the run portion of Dolphin Club triathlon event.   There are 40 – 60 participants, including relay teams. The event starts with a swim from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Participants then transition to bicycles to ride to Mill Valley.  The run portion is from Mill Valley over the Dipsea Trail to Stinson Beach and back to the finish in Mill Valley.   MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Peak Hike<\/a> {hike}<\/td>\nSaturday, October 16, 2021<\/td>\n~7AM – 3:30 PM  Various shifts available<\/td>\nRob Rowlands, NZ6J rob@kangchenjunga.org<\/a><\/td>\nCommunications support for BCPP Peak Hike, which covers trails on Mt. Tamalpais. There are 7 or 11 mile routes for this fundraising hike.  MEDIUM LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021 THANK YOU LUNCH \u2013 DEBRIEF (volunteer meeting)<\/td>\nSaturday,  July 17, 2021<\/td>\n~11:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/td>\nTHANKS EVERYONE! <\/strong><\/span> Michael Fischer, K6MLF fischer@igc.org<\/a><\/td>\nOrientation Meeting- Thank-You lunch and recognition to 2018 volunteers. Orientation meeting for public service radio volunteers.  SHORT LENGTH EVENT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To Sign Up for MARS Events Contact: K6MLF<\/a>, NZ6J, <\/a>Larry Bradley, KK6QPE<\/a>, or<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARRL REPORTS 2018:<\/a><\/td>\n2017 ARRL Reports:<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grey Out Dates<\/em> – 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWe normally try to avoid scheduling public service events on the dates listed below,  to avoid conflicting scheduled Amateur Radio Events.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 1st& 2nd , 2019<\/span><\/td>\nMuseum Ship Weekend (Operating Event)<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 26 – 27, 2021<\/span><\/td>\nARRL Field Day (Operating Event)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 5th & 6th, 2019 <\/span><\/td>\nCalifornia QSO Party (Operating Event)<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 14 – 16, 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nARRL Pacific Division Convention (Pacificon 2021)<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 20 – 21, 2018<\/span><\/td>\nBSA Jamboree-on-the-Air 2018<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

NON-MARS EVENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We will update with 2021 dates as we get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
We list other Public Service events in this section that are NOT Marin ARS sponsored events<\/strong>, but may be sponsored by adjacent radio clubs or groups, and may be of interest to hams who wish to volunteer. Please check out these events, and their sponsoring organizations, and if they are of interest, we encourage you to volunteer. This is not a definitive list. Only those your Editor knows of or has been asked to list.<\/em><\/strong> (Editor)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Oalkand) Oakland Running Festival<\/a>  (ORCA) {footrace} (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nMarch 20, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nContact: Mike Pompa, KB6PM<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Santa Rosa) The Human Race<\/a> (SCRA) {footrace} (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nCancelled for 2021<\/td>\nContact: Contact SCRA<\/a> TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Big Sur) Big Sur Marathon <\/a>(Big Sur) {footrace} (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nApril 22 – 24, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nContact: TBD Jeff KG6UYZ<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour of Novato<\/a>  (NOVATO) [bike ride, et al] The event may use our repeaters. <\/span>(COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nApril 1 – May 1, 2021<\/td>\nContact: TBD  Mark Klein, KM6AOW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Santa Rosa) Wine Country Century<\/a> (Sonoma County) [bike ride](COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 25, 2021<\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Golden Gate Relay<\/a> (Calistoga – Santa Cruz) {team relay footrace} The event may use our repeaters. <\/span>(COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nMay 1 -2, 2021 (virtual only)<\/td>\nContact: Gary Sello KG6JHS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(East Bay) Grizzly Peak Century<\/a> [bike ride] EBARC will not be supporting this event in 2018.<\/span> ( COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nMay 1, 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nContact: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Santa Rosa) Santa Rosa Ironman Triathlon<\/a> [triathlon] (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nCancelled<\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Davis) Davis Double Century<\/a> (Yolo ARS) [bike ride] (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nMay 8 – May 22, virtual only<\/strong><\/td>\nContact: Dave, KC6YFG<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Sonoma County)  Backroad Challenge<\/a> http:\/\/backroadchallenge.com\/  (Western Sonoma County)[bike ride]  (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nCancelled<\/td>\nContact: TBD Harold, KD6WYF<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(East Bay) FAGES II Boy Scout Hike<\/a> (East Bay ARC) {hike}  (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nTBD<\/strong><\/td>\nContact:  Ken, KO6NO<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Sonoma County)Monte Rio “Vineman” Triathlon <\/a> (Sonoma County) [triathlon] (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nCancelled for 2021<\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Sonoma County) Terrible Two<\/a> (SCRA) [bike ride] (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nJune 19, 2021<\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Lake Tahoe – Auburn) Western State Endurance Run 2018 – Volunteer Radio – Communication Form<\/a> {foot race} (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\nJune 26 – 27, 2021<\/td>\nContact: Joe, K6SAT <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arthritis Bike Classic Marin<\/a> [bike event]  MARS IS NOT SUPPORTING THIS EVENT IN 2018!<\/strong>  The event may use our repeaters.  (COMPETED)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n September 18 – 25, 2021<\/td>\nContact: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(San Francisco )San Francisco Marathon<\/a> (SFRC) {footrace}<\/td>\nSeptember 18 – 19, 2021<\/td>\nContact: TBD Nick Powell, NF1P<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour d’Organics<\/a> (Sonoma County) [bike ride] (COMPETED)<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(SF-Santa Rosa) MS Waves to Wine<\/a> (SCRA) [bike ride] SCRA may be using our simulcast system for the event.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 18 – 19, 2021<\/td>\nContact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Western Sonoma County) Levi’s Grand Fondo<\/a> (SCRA) [bike ride]<\/td>\nPostponed until 2022<\/td>\nContact: Contact SCRA<\/a>: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Alameda County)  Bay Ridge Endurance Runs<\/a> (Alameda County Sheriff’s Communications Team) {footrace}<\/td>\nOctober 7, 2021<\/td>\nContact: Neil Fullagar, K6NCX<\/a> or John Rabold, KS6M<\/a> TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Yolo County) Foxy’s Fall Century (YARS)<\/a> [bike ride]<\/td>\nOctober 16, 2021<\/td>\nContact: Dave, KC6YFG<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Marin County) Mt. Tam Day of Thanks<\/a>  (Volunteer Opportunity)<\/td>\n <\/td>\nContact: TBD Rob Rowlands, NZ6J 415 894 9036<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Marin County) Quad Dipsea<\/a>  {footrace}<\/td>\nNovember 27, 2021<\/td>\nContact: TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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