Time for Board Elections!
Posted: July 6, 2017 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a commentIt’s that time of year folks! If you’ve ever wondered about the “behind the scenes” of your club, wanted to become more involved in club decision making, simply want to “pay it forward” or just want to learn more about rocketry then consider self-nominating for a seat on the ROC Board of Directors. Contrary to what you may have heard, Board Members do fly. Just about every launch, a Board member is seen launching rockets.
There are three full term Director seats up for election this year. David Erbas-White has graciously volunteered to be the Election Chairman. Any adult ROC member in good standing can self-nominate by sending David Erbas-White a Statement of Self-Nomination and short bio with a photo. Please send to: bigbearrockets@cox.net. The deadline for self-nomination is August 31st, 2017 at 11:59 PM. Results of the election will be announced during the Annual Members Meeting November 11th, 2017 at RocStock. If elected, your annual club fees are waived.
Please consider running for a Board of Director spot. It’s a great way to become more involved and have fun while making a difference in the hobby we all love so much!
Mike Ostby,
ROC President
Final Word on Fire Restrictions for ROCstock
Posted: June 3, 2017 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a commentThe only outdoor flames allowed at ROCStock will be camp stoves using gas or liquid (and rockets, of course!). You will need a permit for those stoves. Please note that we will be checked, BLM has been diligent this year on permit compliance. They are actually doing it to protect us as they’re establishing a pattern of compliance for ROC which helps us with future permit renewals, etc…
Let’s all continue to be good citizens and obey the restrictions this launch.
Allen
Stage 3 Fire Restrictions for ROCstock!
Posted: May 31, 2017 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a commentTo all ROCSTOCK attendees. The BLM has initiated temporary fire restrictions. We launch on BLM managed land and it is manditory that we comply with the rules. We risk the loss of our permit and/or the granting of the new permit in September if folks are not in compliance. We have already been in contact with the Barstow BLM office and they verified that the Lakebed falls within the area of the temporary restrictions and they do apply to us. Please read and understand the directive issed by the BLM.
NO OPEN FIRES ON THE LAKEBED, NOT EVEN IN RAISED PITS OR CONTAINERS.
SMOKING ONLY ALLOWED WITHIN CAMPERS AND RVs.
We are getting clarification of the need to obtain permits for camp stoves.
Thank you all for compling with these restrictions. Please understand that ROC has a good relationship with the BLM and it would be ashame for us to loose our permit over the actions of a few. Remember, these are temporary and will be lifted at the BLMs discretion sometime in the future.
Mike Ostby,
ROC President
Are you planning a project that is complex-M or larger for ROCstock?
Posted: May 24, 2017 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a commentWe are working to finalize the layout for the range, and need to know if anyone needs the 1500 foot away pads.
Please let us know if your project has multiple (staged or clustered) motors totaling more than 5,120 Newton-Seconds.
please email David Smith
LDRS 37 Coming Back to California, Hosted by TCC
Posted: May 20, 2017 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a commentIt has just been announced that Tripoli Central California has been selected by the TRA board of directors to host LDRS 37 in May of 2018.
TCC launches south-west of Fresno, and you may have heard of their “Dairy Aire” launch.
We will be looking forward to more details, but please pencil in LDRS 37 as May 16 to 20, 2018.
