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Become an Aeronaut - the official volunteer group of The Great Reno Balloon Race! New members are currently being accepted to participate during the 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race on September 5 - 7, 2008!
What is an Aeronaut? The volunteer group, or Aeronauts, consists of about 100 individuals providing help in many areas of the race.
Learn more about what it's like to be an Aeronaut in the Reno Gazette-Journal article Volunteers work hard ahead of balloon races.
How long are the volunteer/Aeronaut shifts?
The need for Aeronauts begins on Tuesday the 2nd and continues through Sunday the 7th. Shifts range between between 4 - 6 hours in duration. There is sure to be a shift to fit your schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Aeronauts, please print and fill out the Aeronaut application and return it to the address on the application. For a complete list of shift times for you to print, please click here.
What kind of help is needed:
- Field set-up and break-down
- Security
- Up keep of the grounds
- Pilot gala and silent auction - Friday, Sept. 5th
- Tissue Paper Balloon Launch - Sept. 4th & 5th
- Pilot crewing
- Other misc. tasks
Join the Aeronauts: To volunteer at The Great Reno Balloon Race, click here to download the 2008 Aeronaut application. Applications and entry fees may be sent to: Aeronauts, P.O. Box 20803, Reno, NV 89510. You may also fill the applications out and bring them to the next Aeronaut meeting (see below). For more information call Shirley Keys at (775) 233-9050 or email us.
Aeronaut Membership includes:
1. Crew training and a crew achievement program
2. Aeronaut shirt and hat or visor
3. Members get to actively (hands on) assist pilots and are an active part of The Great Reno Balloon Race
4. Aeronauts Tailgate Party on the field Saturday
5. Appreciation party in October for all paid members (includes dinner and incentive gift)
6. Second year members receive a jacket
7. Opportunities to assist hot air balloon pilots as a crew member through out the entire year
Upcoming meetings:
All meeting times, except September are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
All meeting locations, except March and September are at Nelson Building, Room 119, 401 W. 2nd St, Reno
March - Thursday, March 27 at Round Table Pizza, 4th & Vine (across from Gold Dust West)
April - Tuesday, April 22
May - Wednesday, May 28
June - Thursday, June 26
July - Tuesday, July 22
August - Wednesday, August 20 (August meeting change details)
September - Wednesday, September 3rd at Rancho San Rafael Park @ 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 4th at Rancho San Rafael Park to crew for Media Day
September 5 - 7, 2008 - The Great Reno Balloon Race!
Please join us if you would like to volunteer! For more information call Shirley Keys at (775) 233-9050 or email us.
A BIG thanks to the Aeronauts! The Aeronaut Squadron works diligently to ensure the Balloon Race runs smoothly and assists with all aspects of the event. They are a vital part of the Balloon Race, usually the first to arrive and the last to leave, and we thank them for all of their hard work. They also assist our pilots as crew menbers during the event and throughout the year.
Many non-profit groups also lend a hand each year, such as the University of Nevada, Reno’s ROTC, Boy Scouts of America - Nevada Area Council, Washoe County Search & Rescue, the Reno Hasty Team, the Explorer Post and others who are a big part of the success of The Great Reno Balloon Race. We cannot forget the Washoe County Parks & Recreation staff that have been with us from the beginning and helped to make Rancho San Rafael not only the picture-perfect setting for the event, but also its home.
Without the continued support of these diligent and dedicated volunteers we would not be able to bring you this spectacular and premier hot air ballooning event.
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
