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

[Bill Pence]

Grrr

On Sun, Jul 12, 2020, 9:03 PM Jeff Townsend <jt at jjt.us> wrote:

> Except that day is the start of the September VHF contest.
>
> On Jul 10, 2020, at 11:18 AM, Bryan W3CP <w3cp at w3cp.info> wrote:
>
> Excellent news!
>
>
> 73,
> Bryan
>
> On Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 10:45 AM Bill Pence <pence.bill at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>
>>>> *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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