field day planning meeting 14/04/21

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

• 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

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

• 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?

• 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

Use club call - potentially with additional regional identifier

Whiteboard to co-ordinate operating

• Generator
• Batteries
• Rigs
• Antennas

• Advertise to bring in more members
• Regional Marketing

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