Firehawk,
Check out some of these
CT DEEP'S C.A.R.E. CLASSES offer if you have time.

Sunglasses for a sunny or windy day

firehawk: We'll have so much gear on the ice people passing by will think Cabelas just moved outside and on the lake. For those who have never, or don't know anything about icefishing.....as long as you show up dressed warm fellow CTFers will take you under their icewings and provide everything else. If in addition to dressing warm they can pick up $5 stretch on boot cleats (if it's glaze ice and there is no snow cover for traction.....note you can also just use a screwdriver and screw some 1/4" long sheet metal screws into your boot treads for traction and they won't pierce into your soles and into your feet), and $5-$10 safety hand spikes (although the ice will be plenty thick or we won't be having the event).

Non icefisherpeople who have questions keep asking and we'll fill you in so you can show up feeling prepared and/or taken care of at the event....no worries. It's always a fun time on the ice, fish or no fish, but Silver will produce fish.

I have a gas auger and plan to help out.

How can I help? I dont have any gear - can I bring food or something?
I am not sure how long my kids will last until they are cold (they are only four and six)
Although DonP will probably chime in that they will outlast me!
Tim