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The Loss of an SFARC Friend

It’s with great sadness that we share the news of another SK. Bill Silva aka. “Colusa Bill” (KA6FKK) passed away on September 20th due to complications from a stroke.

From dialing around 40M and landing on that BIG voice to hearing him participate on nearly all of our nets including the Coffee Break, Given the distance, and being the sole caretaker of his mom, it was hard for Bill to attend many events but he did make a special trip to Hamfest last March to meet Brian and Smitty; it was great to put a face with the voice. 🙂

Bill’s voice, laugh, and calm demeanor will certainly be missed.  As we learn more about his celebration of life, we’ll make sure to share it here.

73 one last time old friend, W6EK

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Breakfast and Fox Hunt

SFARC Members and Friends,
 
We have received multiple emails with some confusion surrounding tomorrow’s breakfast AND Fox Hunt.
 
1, The Fox Hunt IS happening, the information on the website is current.
 
2. The SFARC club breakfast is at Wings in Auburn tomorrow, NOT Mel’s Diner.
Apparently there was an email sent out automatically from Groups referencing Mel’s. That was incorrect.
 
We’re sorry for the confusion and have already made changes to keep this from happening in the future.

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Fox Hunt This Weekend NOT Cancelled

THIS SATURDAYS FOX HUNT IS NOT CANCELLED.
As reported on the net, we had a little trouble with the website yesterday. I (Smitty)was doing some calendar maintenance this morning and pressed the wrong button.
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While many are coming down from an amazing SFARC campout, we’re gearing up for what’s in store in the coming week. A B1G thank you to Brian Gohl (the brains and muscle) behind the event and Smitty (WB1G) for bringing the “FU” in FUN. :). <- If you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? All joking aside, what makes a group campout fun like that is the people, and boy did we have a fun group. Thanks to everyone else involved in making it a wonderful time. At next years campout, Smitty (WB1G) will be providing a session on how to keep your RV in tip top shape while making repairs on the go. CLUB BREAKFAST — THIS SATURDAY Get your food on and join us for breakfast on Saturday at 7:30A at Wings in Auburn. POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK — OCTOBER 12TH Fall is approaching and before we know it, the holidays will be here. It’s the perfect time of year to get together with your radio friends and enjoy a Potluck Picnic In The Park on October 12th @ 4 PM at Auburn Recreation Park. We’ll have games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”. SFARC will be providing the main course (Yummy Hot Dogs) but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish. For more information and to RSVP; head over to www.w6ek.org/rsvp
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YOU’RE INVITED TO ‘POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK’

Fall is approaching and before we know it, the holidays will be here. It’s the perfect time of year to get together with your radio friends and enjoy a Potluck Picnic In The Park on October 12th @ 4 PM at Auburn Recreation Park.

We’ll have some games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”. SFARC will be providing the main course but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP

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SFARC Campout Last Call

We’re down to the last 24 hours to RSVP for the club campout? Why RSVP? So we know how much food to buy and prepare at the group meals.

We’ll be sharing the RSVP count at tonight’s meeting, hope to see you all there.
Don’t miss out and RSVP today. The deadline is September 14th, tomorrow.


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This just in from the SFARC VE Team

A big congratulations to the newest General and Extra in the Sacramento Valley, Stanley Lehman (KO6FMI /AG) and Robert Miller (KO6EXL /AE). Honorable mention to Robert for a PERFECT SCORE tonight on his extra exam, 50/50! The next chance to upgrade is October 7th with SFARC.

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A few days later than normal but we’ve got some stuff lined up this weekend.
 
This Saturday (August 31), come join us at Wings at the Auburn Airport for breakfast. The fun starts at 7:30 AM. Join us for some good conversation, great food, and the coolest breakfast venue around. Following breakfast at 9AM, Chris (N6CTC) and Jaxon will leading a Fox Hunt starting at Wings.
 
The SFARC Campout is almost here. There are still camp spots available at Logger Campground @ Stampede Reservoir (book your own site). Once you have a campsite booked, PLEASE RSVP at https://www.w6ek.org/activities/campout and let us know you’re coming so we can make sure we bring enough food to feed a small country. The deadline to RSVP is September 13th, less than 2 weeks away.
 
And last but not least… you may have seen this on our social media channels OR on our website.

We all enjoy a hobby backed by science and theory however sometimes we’re touched by events that can’t be quantified and just don’t make any sense. With permission from the family, I’d like to ask for your help in supporting Amir (N6ADL) and Michelle Larian. For those new to the club, Amir has been a member of SFARC for some time and was our previous webmaster.

Amir and Michelle Larian welcomed their second daughter, Zahra June, into this world on August ninth, 2024. Zahra was born with an extremely rare neurological disease that severely limited her time with Amir and Michelle. Donations will go towards medical bills and any other expenses that arise during this time, while Michelle & Amir are both on leave from work for an extended amount of time. Anything you can do to help is appreciated.

“No footprint is too small to leave an impact on this world” – 73

Please consider making a donation @ https://www.gofundme.com/f/MemorialForZahra

 

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 A few reminders for the week.
We’re got the Elmer net tonight, don’t be shy, come join us @ 7:30PM on the W6EK 2M repeater.
The SFARC Fall Campout is less than 30 days away; it’s not too late to make your reservation at Logger Campground at Stampede Resevior and join us.
We’ve got an up to date map online @ w6ek.org (look for the campout banner) to show you where people will be located. There is still plenty of space available.

Join your friends at SFARC for the entire weekend, or stop by and visit for the day. We’ll have an HF 80-10 meter POTA station, Starlink Internet, pancake breakfasts, potluck dinners, movie night, and plenty of time to relax, hike, off-road, or activate a nearby SOTA peak! The main event activities will be in the Logger Campground at site 227 with camp hosts Brian (AI6US) and Lin (KN6KRD).
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If you already booked your campsite and you plan on joining, please RSVP ASAP so we can start meal planning.
RSVP Link: www.w6ek.org/activities/campout#rsvp 


Some helpful links to get you started should you be thinking about coming…
• More Information About The Campout (including map): www.w6ek.org/activities/campout • Book Your Campsite: www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232858
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