====== field day planning meeting 14/04/21 ======

Notes taken on the 1st field day discussion held on 14/04/21

===== Objective and purpose =====

  * Public vs Private - Club/Community Field Day Event 
  * Not a family event but family & friends are welcome
  * Children must be supervised
  * Community members to get together to socialise
  * Give people the opportunity to operate and share knowledge

===== Date =====

  * 11/09/2021 & 12/09/2021 
  * Only subject to change if no site is available/COVID restrictions

===== Facility requirements =====

  * Self Catering 
  * Own Tent/Mobile home subject to site 
  * Must have toilets [portaloo+] 
  * Showers optional [bring a can of lynx]
  * Height if possible?
  * Mains Hookup 
  * Campervan access
  * Accessibility preferred 
  * Space to put up antennas 
  * Access from Friday night(?)
  * BBQ / Open Fires?


===== Location(s) =====

  * Add notice board to collect suggestions - close it Midnight on Sunday and start contacting campsites
  * North - Edinburgh, Firth of Forth - Bonaly Scout Centre
  * South - Milton Keynes


===== Club call or SES =====

Use club call - potentially with additional regional identifier

===== Operating plan =====

Whiteboard to co-ordinate operating


===== Resource requirements ===== 

  * Generator
  * Batteries
  * Rigs
  * Antennas

===== Marketing & media =====

  * Advertise to bring in more members
  * Regional Marketing
 
===== Actions =====

  * Check availability of MK field - Francis M0UKF
  * Check availability and facilities at Bonaly-Torin 2M0STK


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