(Note, I will be at both events but won't be carrying a radio. I'm slow enough without one. Wave if you see me. - WB6RDV)

Forwarded message from Rick Whitaker:

Dear SBARC members,

The year is rapidly coming to a close. With it, the chance to participate in supporting our community marathons also is coming to an end. There are only two more marathon events left. The ones next year don't start until May.

Saturday, November 7, 2009- Santa Barbara News Press Half Marathon- This has always been a fun and casual event. It starts near Leadbetter Beach with a run (or walk) along the coast, up to the Mesa and then down to the Biltmore and back. It starts at 0800 and the course closes at 1100. I am looking for several people to position along the course from the Biltmore back up to the Mesa. Usually we like to have our people stationed at the water stations so they can communicate the needs of the race officials/volunteers. There are 6 water/aid stations in this event. If anyone is interested in riding a bicycle at a slow pace behind the last walkers it would really help, as the course is not big enough to follow in a car.It has always been a very enjoyable event, and we have participated in this for many years.

Sunday, December 6, 2009- Santa Barbara International Marathon- This is a big event--one that we have not covered before. It starts at a mile west of Costco and ends at Leadbetter Beach. They have over 15 water stations and it covers the entire 26 miles. There will be competitors from across the nation showing up for this event. We will be working closely with the Red Cross as one of the sponsors. It is not mandatory but if you work the SB News Press Half Marathon you will get a flavor of what we do. It would be great to get as many members as possible for this event because of the distance it covers and the fact it goes down sections of bike path areas. The event starts at 0630 and will run until 1300 (1PM). We would very much like to have a good turn out of our members and show the community our strength and purpose.

If you are interested in one or both events please get back to me. No previous experience is needed and this gives you a great chance to get some radio air time. If you do not have an HT or yours is broken, we can arrange to have you borrow one from the club that will be set with the correct frequencies and repeater codes. Please get back to me soon. Tell me if you are interested in one or both events.

I would like your:

Full name (not just Bob or Bill), Call sign, email address, phone number, and if you need a radio.

Many thanks.

73’s

Rick Whitaker VP of Operations

rickwhtr@cox.net