[Fourlanders] FW: [Atlanta-Hams] 2020 Stone Mountain HamFest CANCELLED!

[Bill Pence]

Some good news!



On Tue, Jul 7, 2020, 9:09 AM Bill Pence <pence.bill at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think this is still on...
>
> http://www.mcminnarc.com/fest/fest.html
>
> Can someone confirm?
> Unfortunately, I think uts knidacsmall, and this uh scary longish drive
> for me.
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2020, 8:12 AM Ron Rogers <ww8rr at charter.net> wrote:
>
>> Well….CRAP !
>>
>>
>>
>> It's now a Sweep….no Hamfests during the remaining 2020 year.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> WW8RR
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Mike Smith - KK4KHS [mailto:smithrm71 at gmail.com
>> <smithrm71 at gmail.com>]
>>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 07:22
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>> *To:* main at AlfordMemorialRadioClub.groups.io
>>
>> *Subject:* [Special] [AlfordMemorialRadioClub] 2020 Stone Mountain
>> HamFest CANCELLED!
>>
>>
>>
>> *The Alford Memorial Executive Committee & **The Stone Mountain HamFest
>> Committee*
>>
>> * has been following the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, at this date,
>> the news is not good. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *Over the last couple of months, we have worked with the Gwinnett County
>> Fairground authorities, Gwinnett County Health Department, and our legal
>> counsel. We have reached the following conclusion: There is no way we can
>> maintain the six-foot “social distancing” separation, while ensuring proper
>> masks are always being worn. This is especially true in the flea market,
>> commercial buildings, forums, and VE examination rooms to guarantee
>> everyone’s safety. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *We regret to announce, based on these factors and concern for public
>> safety, that the Stone Mountain HamFest and ARRL Georgia Section Convention
>> is CANCELLED for this year. Refund information is being sent to those who
>> have pre-paid for vendor booths and flea market tables.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *We are looking forward to and already planning for 2021.  Our committee
>> is engaged in making the next Stone Mountain HamFest and ARRL State
>> convention bigger and better than ever.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Thank you for your loyalty, and continued support of the Stone Mountain
>> HamFest. We are looking forward to welcoming you on November 6 and 7, 2021.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Sincerely, *
>>
>> *Mike Smith, KK4KHS*
>>
>> *Stone Mountain HamFest Chairman*
>>
>>
>>
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