Good morning Team 1790!
With 16 weeks and a few days, you can see how the time flies by quickly!
Just a few things to pass:
· We currently have 20 Primary Runners and 8 Alternate Runners.
o We need to recruit a Female Alternate Runner!!!
· Our B2V 2014 Official Number is 37
· Our B2V 2014 Category is Invitational Mixed
· Book your hotel room ASAP!
· We still have some Support Staff positions to fill
· We are also looking for a few individuals with trucks that can tow the Comms Trailer and the Logistics Trailer from Base LA/LB to Las Vegas (and back).
· Contact info will need to be updated. Email will be sent in near future.
REMINDER – We have multiple support staff positions that need to be filled. They can be filled by fellow Coasties, Friends, Family, co-workers, etc. If you know of someone that may be interested in being a Team 1790 volunteer, please have them contact Mike Lesley (Michael.R.Lesley@Team1790.us) ASAP! With a wide variety of positions that range from physically active to administrative duties, there are positions available for those that are fit for full duty and light duty alike!
We currently have openings in the following positions:
Command Center Watchstander – Maintain communications watch for all Coast Guard assets attached to Baker to Vegas, maintain overall situational awareness for Team 1790.
Command Center Assistant – Ensures all personnel, vehicles, and supplies are accounted for, issued, dispatched and monitored throughout the event.
Communications Trailer Watchstander - Relay communications from units in the field to the Command Center.
Shuttle Van Driver – Transport the Catcher and Runners onto the race course to their assigned stages and back to the Command Center upon completion.
Shuttle Van Catcher – Assists outbound runner with checking in for their leg, catches incoming runner as they arrive in the chute, assists driver with navigation on the race course.
Follow Vehicle Crew – Drive the Follow Vehicle behind the runner during the race, assist runner during race by providing cooling measures, drinking water, first aid, etc. Advise Ops & Position reports to Command Center. (All Follow Vehicle Crew positions have been filled)
We are also looking for volunteers that have a truck with the ability to tow a trailer. In addition to the Comms Trailer (Sector LA) that goes to Stage 14, we also have a Logistics Trailer (D-11) that goes to the LVH parking lot. Most of the gear is issued directly out of the trailer instead of the Command Center.
Team Captain Contact Info
Runner Coordinator: Josh Mendez
Josue.A.Mendez@Team1790.us
Support Staff Coordinator: Mike Lesley
Michael.R.Lesley@Team1790.us
Please feel free to reach out to us if you need anything!
Have a safe Thanksgiving!
Mike Lesley & Josh Mendez