Public Relations Days

We have two opportunities for public relations days for hang gliding this coming March. We'll be looking for volunteers for both days.

Ham Radio Fair

Sunday, March 3
Vienna Wireless Society's Winterfest - National Capital Area Ham Radio Fair.
Annandale Campus, Northern Virginia Community College

This is a chance to give some support to the HAM community, and let a lot of them know about our niche usage in their world. Coordinator for this event is Cragin Shelton, 703-922-6472. We hope to have one glider on display outside the building, plus a display table in the lobby. We'll use many of the same materials as for the Kite Festival, but add information about ham radio use in hang gliding.Also, Vienna Wireless will be holding ham exams there at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2.


Smithsonian Kite Festival

Saturday, March 23
Smithsonian Kite Festival.
Washington Monument Grounds, The Mall.

We have had a display there for several years, and have always had a good time. This year our coordinator will be Brian Vant-Hull. Joe Gregor is in training for a marathon that same weekend, so he must step down as Kite Day organizer for the clubs. Contact Brian if you can work the festival (301-434-1146).

For both days we'll need folks to help carry stuff in and set up, as well as tables, gliders, and pilots who like to talk about what we do!