Greetings everyone,

READ THIS IF YOU ARE PART OF, OR WANT TO BE PART OF JUMP START 2008

As you will know, Jump Start is looming. Only a couple of weeks to go !
Behind the scenes we have been very busy in coordinating this years event. The RNZAF Hercules is “tasked” and so all confirmed for Jump Start 2008.

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DO YOU WANT TO JUMP THE C130 HERCULES ?
The deal is that if you sponsor a student to do a tandem ($300), you are in with a chance to jump too, or ride as an observer if you are a non skydiver. You won’t be able to jump out of the Herc unless you are part of the tandem/camera team donating your services to the event, OR unless you have sponsored a teenager. Note: this year that fundraisers do not have to be skydivers.  Slots will be prioritized in order of highest funds raised. A top fundraiser or non-skydiver could secure a slot as an observer !
HERE IS A LISTING OF THOSE IN WITH A CHANCE TO JUMP THE HERC  

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FUNDRAISING TO SECURE YOUR SLOT ON THE HERC
You don’t have to donate all the money from your own pocket. This year we have set up a new fundraise web page to assist you with raising the donations. We’ve provided you the tools to make it easy. Once you have set up a fundraise web page, email your friends, family, employers and colleagues the link to your fundraising page – in fact, email it to anyone you know who might like to donate to Jump Start.
CLICK THIS LINK TO CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISE WEB PAGE 

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PARTICIPATING SKYDIVER FORMS
If you are jumping the Herc as a participating skydiver, YOU MUST COMPLETE THESE TWO FORMS. (this applies to – all sponsoring skydivers, tandem masters & camera flyers)  
PARTICIPATING SKYDIVER WAIVER FORM 
RNZAF AIRCRAFT CARRIAGE ‘ADULT’ FORM 004 

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JUMP START EVENT PROGRAM LOGISTICS
JUMP START PROGRAM LOGISTICS 2008 

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VOLUNTEERS
If you can assist us at the Jump Start event as a Volunteer, please drop me an email with your name and contact phone number.   tim@jumpstart.org.nz 

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WEATHER CALL
The evening prior to the Jump Start event (Friday 15th Feb-08) we will have a telephone hot line set up by the RNZAF which will allow you to phone in for a recorded message. THIS WILL BE ADVISED SHORTLY. The Jump Start website will also be posting a notice regarding the weather call the evening prior, as well as an email being sent to all registered for our e-newsletter. Watch www.jumpstart.org.nz for full details and further advice. 

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JUMP START DATES & VENUE 2008
This years Jump Start will take place at the RNZAF Airbase, Whenuapai, Auckland, on the 16th February 2008 (weather day 17th Feb 08)
The Jump Start activity will operate in front of the Parachute Training & Support Unit HQ. All personnel will assemble in the hanger / tent area adjacent to the PTSU facility. Entry to base will be made through the main gate.  If you are participating in the Jump Start event your names will be on a master listing at the main gate for access. A Jump Start STAFF member will also man the gate to issue your security access sticker. These must be visible at all times. A team of ATC staff will assist with your orientation to the Jump Start event area.
To access directions to the event, use the following location map and select “Get Directions” .

View Larger Map 

NOTE: the above information is accurate at time of distribution. Please ensure you check this website for the lastest up-to-date information.

Best regards,

TIM FASTNEDGE.
JUMP START – Communications Coordinator

P 0275 701 702
F (09) 833 8426