Field Day planning continues as we get ready for one of the biggest SFARC events of the year.
FIELD DAY CAMPSITE CLEAN UP We have an opportunity this weekend (Saturday, 06/06/2026 @ 8AM) for those that might not be able to attend Field Day, but would like to help. If you can help, even for a short time, please visit https://bit.ly/4uhGZu3 and let us know. Many hands make light work, even if you can only dedicate an hour or two.
NEXT PLANNING MEETING, TONIGHT (06/04/2026 @ 6P) ON ZOOM We’re finishing up some general planning and details and would LOVE your feedback. All our welcome to attend @ https://www.w6ek.org/activities/meetings/jointhemeeting
RSVP TODAY As we start to buy supplies and food for the event, it’s increasingly important that we know if YOU plan to attend. If you’re attending and you haven’t already, please RSVP today @ https://bit.ly/4eo7Xvf
73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920
We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help with campground cleanup at the Georgetown Airport Campground THIS Saturday, June 6th at 8:00 AM.
We will meet at the airport entrance at 8:00 AM. If the gate to the campground is already open, go ahead and drive up to the campground and meet the group there.
Please dress appropriately:
Long pants
Long-sleeve shirt
Sunscreen
Work gloves (recommended)
Water
If you have them, please bring your favorite yard tools:
Weed eater
Lawn mower
Rake
Other yard maintenance tools
With 8 to 10 volunteers, we should be able to complete the cleanup and be finished before noon.
This is an important part of preparing the site for Field Day, and your help is greatly appreciated. Many hands make the work go quickly.
If you can plan to join us, please reply to this message.
With Field Day fast approaching we still have some real needs. Calling all hams that want to take part in one of the best Field Day experiences on the west coast!!! A big thanks to all who have already RSVP’ed. Our list of team leads and volunteers is coming together but we still have some gaps. We have another Field Day planning meeting TONIGHT (May 28th) @ 6PM PT in the club Zoom.
Areas of need:
Volunteer Status
Tables / Easy Ups
Hospitality / Welcome Host to back up Jim (WA8MPA)
Clean Up Crew for June 6th
LOTS OF EVENTS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND!!!
FOX HUNT, THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, May 30th immediately following the monthly club breakfast at Mel’s Diner in Auburn.
Meet in the parking lot of Mel’s at 9 AM for the Fox Hunt briefing.
Our Fox Tenders for May will be Joshua (KN6NUF) and family.
For the June meeting we will have the Field Day leadership team of Mark W2MWK and Smitty WB1G give us an overview of the club’s plan for this iconic Ham Radio event. Field Day is an operating event dating back to 1933, with a basis in emergency preparedness. SFARC events are typically social events and FD is truly a social with a component of off-grid and a healthy dose of getting on the air. Our club leans into all aspects of the event, making it something to be enjoyed by all.
The event is held yearly on the last full weekend of June, this year from June 26th through the 28th.
Hey SFARC Members and Friends, QUICK UPDATE ON MAY NEW MEMBER VOTE As many our aware, we’ve been working through a technical issue with HamClubOnline. This weekend we restarted the May new member vote. Please take a moment to check your inbox (and SPAM
We heard from Jeff (KW6U) and got a picture of him at the start of the Pacific Crest Trail. We’ll be providing updates on “Where On The Trail Is KW6U?”
HELP OUR FRIENDS AT RIVER CITY ARCS
The River City ARCS has always been helpful in promoting our annual Hamfest.
