Gary Fortun K4GJF is helping Sandy Bowen KF4EKA’s family dispose of her amateur radio equipment. Below is a downloadable list of what is available. Contact Gary if you are interested. There is some good quality equipment, and most is at least half off of purchase value.
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
There will NOT be an open house at the club house on Saturday, 2/20/21 for this estate sale Gary K4GJF will be sending out another updated list to the club members. Contact Gary for more information.
Click here to view or download the list. [Updated 2/19/2021]
How sad we are that our beloved club member Sandy KF4EKA (Sandra Lee Ritter Bowen) is now a Silent Key. A native of Frederick County, Sandy earned her undergraduate degree from Bridgewater College and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Virginia. For 31 years, she was a highly respected and popular elementary school teacher, serving in Warren, Frederick, and Fairfax Counties. She was a mentor not only to her students, but also to new teachers.
Sandy KF4EKA with our two youngest club members: Meghann KN4KTU (L) and Audrey KN4CHI (R)
What I (Elizabeth W4EHC) will always remember most is her smile, her warmth, and her positive attitude. She could get things done—and get others to pitch in—better than anyone I’ve ever known. She was an encourager and a cheerleader. Even in her illness, she inspired me with her never-failing hope, faith, and courage.
Sandy died on November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Virginia Bowen, and a brother, Leslie Daniel Ritter. She is survived by her children Edward Bowen, III, and Mary Chiu and their families, including several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy’s name can be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice at 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601.
Sandy was a vibrant and valuable member of SVARC. Our best tribute to her will be to continue her legacy of kindness and service, inside and outside of the Club.
Sandy KF4EKA handing out door prizes at the Club’s 70th anniversary banquet in 2018.
Meeting Information
Meetings at the clubhouse, and remote via Zoom.app. Members will receive the zoom link by email. If you aren’t a member and want the Zoom link, please use the CONTACT FORM on this website to request it or email request to secretary [at] svarc.us
WANT TO JOIN SVARC?CLICK HERE to get more membership information and CLICK HERE to download the club membership application and use this website’s CONTACT page if you have questions.
We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. Gathering begins about 6:30 pm for conversation.
The next Berryville Hamfest will be held on Sunday August 4, 2024 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, VA—always the first Sunday in August. Get on the Hamfest Email list for updates: https://berryvillehamfest.com.
