WEB SITE: http://www.qsl.net/miarc e-mail: miarc@yahoogroups.com
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QSO from W8DFG………..
Fellow
MARC members, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Dennis Gaboury, W8DFG and I will be President of MARC for the next
two years starting
As
of this publication, the position of Vice-President is still vacant. If you are
interested in volunteering for this position for the remainder of the term,
please contact a Board member. Also, we are asking that a member, other then a
member from the Southeast area, fill the VP slot.
Thanks
to Wallace Murray for stepping forward and taking the position of Coordinator.
This spot was of the major a major one to fill. Also, thanks go to Ron Huber
for taking over of the publication of the newsletter. Another job that we
needed filled.
The
meeting locations have been selected for the rest of the year. The June meeting
will be held in
The
By-laws committee is off to a slow start. It’s hard to coordinate everyone via
of the remailer, but I’m sure in due time we will
start to make some progress.
One
final note: Due to the fact that we were without a Coordinator, Wallace is
backlogged with TDS’s. He is taking them FIFO, so
please be patient with the process of the forms, till he catches up.
If
anyone has any questions, you can reach the Board via of the website, or my
phone number is 810-465-7126. For those of making the meeting on the March 4th,
I’ll see you there.
73,
Dennis,
W8DFG
I
thought I’d my space in this newsletter to introduce myself and how I got
involved with MARC in the first place.
My name is Dave Johnson and my call is WD8DJB. I have been involved with MARC since late in
1997 working mainly behind the scenes. I
am a repeater user not a repeater owner although I am President of the Eaton
County Amateur Radio Club that sponsors the WB8OUT repeater in
I
was approached late in 1997, by then MARC President, Larry Tissue, N8QGE and asked if I thought I could put up a website for
the organization. At the time I had a
little experience building my own website and our local Eaton County ARC site
and thought it might be a good challenge.
Little did I realize then, what I was getting myself into.
Literally, hundreds of hours and 3+ years later, sprinkled with what seems like
a never ending stream of “could we do this or that”, (some of which I
instigated myself) and you have the current MARC website.
Over
the past couple years I worked closely Bruce Winchell, N8UT while writing and maintaining the
programs I use to produce the repeater directory pages and the ARRL Repeater
Directory submission..
Since, the programs rely on the consistent format and accuracy of the
database, I naturally had a self-serving interest to making sure the MARC
database remained that way after Bruce decided to resign. So in September, in spite of what I learned
in the Army, I volunteered to take on the job of database manager. My only condition of acceptance was that I
not be involved in frequency coordination activities. I feel that job needs to be performed by
someone more familiar with day-to-day repeater operations. Besides my cup was running
over just trying to keep the website current.
Since
then I’ve been getting my feet on the ground with that role. I met with Bruce and picked up all of MARC’s paper files.
I’ve updated dues information and managed to prepare and submit MARC’s 2001 ARRL Repeater Directory entry. As yet our new Frequency Coordinator, Wallace
Murray, KE8HR has not sent me any approved coordinations or annual updates to
post to the database. He has his hands
full trying to wade through the backlog of TDS’s
submitted since September. Once the dam
breaks I will post those database updates.
In the mean time I have been busy with updating the website.
As
of the last Repeater Directory update on
Dave
Johnson, WD8DJB
Treasurer’s
Report:
This
is a reminder that membership dues in the amount of $15.00 for the year 2001
are now payable. MARC dues are payable for one calendar year. Only paid-up
members can vote on issues before the membership. Payments are to be sent to
the Treasurer, W8HIU, whose address appears elsewhere in the Newsletter. Please
make your checks and money orders payable to MARC, Inc.
Joel
Goldberg, W8HIU
M.A.R.C.
Inc. Annual Meeting Minutes
The
annual meeting of M.A.R.C. Inc. was held on
The
Secretary’s Report was read by N8JAZ. A motion to amend the minutes from
allowing out of pocket expenses for Board Members was made by W8HIU to change
wording to read IRS allowable expenses. This motion was supported by Bill N8SA.
Corrections were seconded by Bill N8SA. The motion passed.
The
Treasurer’s report by Joel W8HIU showed the beginning balance of $3328.19 in
the savings. Balance in checking was $415.21. Receipts of dues $60.00 brings
the total in savings to $3388.19. Expenses were $165 for postage, duplicating
newsletter $267.00, and travel expenses to Kelly for last meeting $118.95. This
check for travel expenses was not cashed but returned to the treasurer Joel by
Kelly stating it was excessive. Motion by Dennis W8DFG, to
accept the report, supported by Steve N8XO. Motion Carried. After much discussion about the expense check
the matter was tabled.
The
Bylaws committee had very little response.
Payment of our Web page manager Dave WD8DJB was discussed. A motion to
reimburse him for expenses incurred in the past was made by W8DFG Dennis, and
seconded by W8YUC Ron. The motion carried.
The
T.D.S. for U.S.E.S.C.A. was discussed thoroughly. A signature by Bill N8SA, Completed the T.D.S. so it can be recoordinated.
A letter of resignation from N8UT as Data Base
Mgr. and Coordinator was read by Kelly with great regret. N8UT stated the
database was 96% accurate and current. Discussion of how to thank Bruce for the
innumerable hours he spent on co ordinations and T.D.S. Many suggestions were
made and his painstaking job was very much appreciated by the group. The job of
data base manager was accepted by Dave WD8DJB.
A
recommendation to give the Directors more information on new co ordinations
since M.A.R.C. Inc. has no coordinator at present.
A
letter from Hank K8DD was read declining appointment as Vice President.
M.A.R.C. Inc. Position of vice president remains open.
Nominations for officers were taken by Joel
W8HIU, since he was not running for office.
For
president Dennis W8DFG, was nominated. A motion to
close nominations was made by Bill Kelly KC8DBG, and seconded by Steve N8XO.
Motion carried.
Kelly
KB8RWG is also running for President.
Ron
Huber N8JAZ was running for secretary, a motion was made by Bill KC8DBG to
close nominations. It was supported by Ron Gordon W8YUC. The motion carried.
Bill
Kelly KC8DBG was nominated for the position of Director, by a motion of Bill
N8SA. A motion was made to close nominations for director. It was supported by
Steve N8XO. The motion carried.
All
absentee ballots were validated by Joel W8HIU. Voting results were 22 for
Dennis W8DFG, and 9 for Kelly KB8RWG. The positions of Secretary and Director
were filled by acclamation.
The
next quarterly meeting is to be held
MARC Inc. Meeting Minutes for
The
December Meeting of MARC Inc. was hosted by the Cherryland
ARC was held at the Traverse City Red Cross. President Dennis Gaboury, W8DFG, our new President welcomed everyone and
called the meeting to order at
20
members from across the state were present.
A
big thank you was given to outgoing officers, Kelly KB8RWG, Bruce N8UT, Bill
K5EKP, and Dave Oesch N8BIT, for their invaluable
service in the past.
The
minutes from the September meeting were read by N8JAZ. A motion to accept was
made by Abe, W8HVG, and was supported by Phil, W8IC with correction of Kelly’s
call sign.
The
Treasure’s Report was read by Dennis, W8DFG, as Joel W8HIU was absent. The
balance in the Savings showed $3,478.69 and in checking $375.21. There is a $4
check to be deposited. The Total in our account is $3857.90. A motion was made
and supported to accept the Treasure’s Report.
The
TDS forms were picked up by Dave WD8DJB, from Bruce N8UT.
The Bylaws Committee to be resurrected.
Previous members include W8DFG, W8RO, KC8IQ, and N8UT. New member is W8HVG.
A
Survey of the Michigan Repeater Council was passed around by W8HVG. A copy of
the survey will be included in next newsletter.
A
certificate for lifetime membership was issued to Bruce N8UT, for his many days
and innumerable hours he gave in updating four databases into one, and keeping
the TDS up to date.
MARC
INC. is still in need of a Vice President and Coordinator. The need for
Coordinator is urgent. Wallace Murray KE8HR, agreed to fill this position. All
TDS are to be sent to Wallace Murray 1403
MARC
INC. is still in need of a Vice President. The current term expired in
September. We would prefer someone from the NE, SW, and NW Quadrants so the
entire state has board representation.
The
Schedule for future meetings is
March
-
June - Saturday Swap at
September
- Annual Meeting
December
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Dues
for 2001 are due
Regulations
on R.F. exposure on repeaters were discussed including a possible warning sign
for Yagi Antennae.
Also
discussed was the requirement to file annual reports for quadrant repeaters per
the bylaws. Currently no one does. Other repeaters require a biannual report.
Discussion
followed on why non-coordinated repeaters are not in the MARC INC. listings.
How can we get them coordinated? The Coordinated repeaters receive priority
when there is an interference complaint.
Should we change by laws to reflect change in the uncoordinatable
status with an appeal process? Currently mileage between repeaters is 120
miles. Commercial repeaters are 85 miles with a PL with no or little or no
interference. Maybe hams could change and use PL?
Procedures
and bylaws need to be change due to advances in technology that is available.
Guidelines from the National Frequency Coordinating Committee are reasonable
and appropriate. They’re being no further business; a motion to adjourn was
made a seconded. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ron Huber, N8JAZ, Secretary
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President |
Dennis Gaboury |
W8DFG |
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Vice President |
Position Open |
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Secretary |
Ron Huber |
N8JAZ |
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Treasurer |
Joel Goldberg |
W8HIU |
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Immediate Past President |
Kelly F. Karpp |
KB8RWG |
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Director |
Ron Gordon |
W8YUC |
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Director |
Bill Kelly |
KC8DGB |
Fraser, Mi 48026 |
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Frequency Coordinator |
Wallace W. Murray |
KE8HR |
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Database Manager and Webmaster |
Dave Johnson |
WD8DJB |
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