EARS Members work Fannin Preparedness Fair

On Saturday, September 13, 2014, Fannin County CERT volunteers held a Preparedness Fair, at the park along the railroad in downtown Blue Ridge.  Several E.A.R.S. members participated in the event, in various roles.

Representing the Gilmer County ARES organization were KE4ZX, Jim Hadder; KK4NTC, David Ross; K4EPH, Jody Huneycutt; KK4QGN, Jimmy Hitt and KK4NTD, Sharon Huneycutt.

Working as an event organizer for the Fannin CERT group, was KK4QGO, Geron Crawford.

Working as a representative of Georgia Carry was KF4SKT, John Mullinix.

Observing the Preparedness Fair for future reference and to support the Fannin CERT group was KJ4BJO, Ray Hughes, who is in charge of the Gilmer County CERT organization.

Please find below, some photos of some of our members at this event.

Dow Hoffman, N4VYU, Silent Key

It is with great sadness that I report that Dow Hoffman, N4VYU, passed away on Saturday August 30 from complications relating to congestive heart failure and his recent surgery.  Dow was EARS Treasurer for two terms, our cook at several club cookouts and could be counted on to participate in almost every Monday Night 2M Net.  He is survived by his wife, Lois.  He will be sorely missed.

Dow Hoffman, N4VYU