Category: Launch Announcements

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February Launch

Hello ROC,

I hope everyone is looking forward to and preping rockets for the up comming launch. The forecast looks great. The equipment trailer will be on the lakebed by 7 AM. As soon as the range and registration is set up we’ll start flying. As always, help is appreciated.
Registration will have your 2018 membership cards once they arrive to the lakebed. If you renew or pay membership fees by Monday, February 5th, 6PM, then your card will be printed and available at the launch. The next printing will be in several months.
See everyone on Saturday!
Mike Ostby,
ROC President
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LDRS and May Launch

ROC will not be holding a launch in May 2018. Instead, we encourage everyone to attend LDRS 37 which Tripoli Central California (TCC) is hosting near Helm, CA May 16-20.
Event details are at LDRS37.org and questions related to the event should be directed to their website. Registration for the event is open, and if you register online before March 31, 2018, you can save $10 over the on-site rate.

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January Launch Cancelled

Due to continued pooling of water and muddy conditions persisting on the lake bed from the rain earlier this week, the BOD has decided to cancel the January launch. We apologize for the late notice and hope to see everyone in February.

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Last Call For January Membership Cards

2018 ROC membership cards will be printed very soon so that they can be available for pick up at the January 13th launch.  In order for your card to be included in the first printing you need to log onto the membership portal at: https://roc.wildapricot.org/  and either renew or join before this Sat, Jan 6th 11:59 PM.  Joining and renewals MUST be processed through:  https://roc.wildapricot.org/ .  Unfortunately, we can not process memberships on-site at the lakebed.

Remember, by renewing or becoming a ROC Executive Member you and your direct family members fly free at all ROC events in 2018!  Non-members will continue to be charged a $20 flyers fee.  See the Rocstock.org website launch fee page, https://rocstock.org/fee-schedule/ for all the 2018 fee changes.
There will be a second printing of membership cards in a few months for those folks who renew or join after the Jan 6th deadline. It will be important for those folks to print and show a copy of their receipt at registration until their cards are printed.
If you must have your card sent to you in the mail, then please send me a request stating your reason. Please DO NOT reply to this notice or post on ROC-chat or Facebook with your request. Send it to mikeostby@gmail.com and I will see that your card is sent to you.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing everyone on the 13th!
Mike Ostby
ROC President

 

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2018 Launch Fees

The ROC Board is very happy to announce, that for 2018, Executive and Lifetime Members will enjoy ZERO cost launch fees at all ROC launches.  This is where it pays to become an Executive Member.  It will be important for members to show/display their membership cards at the registration table in order to obtain their wristband.   The $20 launch fee for non-members will remain unchanged.  There are some other minor fee changes as well.  Please visit the “Launch Fees” page for details.

In addition, College and Student groups can take advantage of the same discount given to Youth groups when pre-registered and pre-approved at least two weeks prior to a monthly launch.  (Group discounts do not apply to ROCstocks or ROCtober).  Please use the form found on the “Youth Group” page.

ROC is excited to be able to support local TARC teams who pre-register and are approved at least two weeks in advance by waiving launch fees.

This is all made possible because of lower fees being paid to the BLM.

Remember, please bring your ROC Membership Card each month to show at the registration table.  And for group discounts you must pre-register and be approved at least two weeks prior to an event otherwise normal fees will apply.

Lastly, now is a great time to become a member if you haven’t already done so.  Take advantage of the zero launch fees!

Happy Holidays,

Mike Ostby, President