I think for most people, elmers are a thing of the past.
we've talked about this kind of thing on list before, and I think many blind 
hams have difficulty finding willing club members to help with antenna 
projects.
You are very fortunate to have such dedicated ham ops in your area that can 
come and help.
I too have a decent group of folks in the local club, and I have no doubt 
that if I needed help with antenna work, I would have a similar response as 
you do.
We've got several members who climb towers for a living and install them all 
over the place...and they have been known to show up on a saturday afternoon 
to help put up a tower.  They usually give lots of advice before hand  as 
well to make sure you have your bass and foundation all done properly...so 
that when they do show up, it can go more smoothly.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pierre Berube" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:07 PM
Subject: Doesn't anyone belong to a ham club?


> Seems to me that lots of troubles of getting help on antenna work will =
> be easy on  asking your fellow club members to help.
> For me it just takes a message on the club reflector  or  a shout  on =
> the  radio by the  next weekend I have a crew of 4 to 8 people. and  I =
> just furnish the  Hot dogs, pizza and beer and pop,  and it gets all =
> done within 2 hours.
> I have a favorite saying, "Use your resources"
> This way you have experienced people, when it is all done they get the =
> refreshments.
> Also, if you get a new radio, your Elmer from the club will work with =
> you on going through those troublesome  manuals.
> 73
> Pierre
> k9eye