Welcome to the MARC Newsletter a publication of the Michigan Area Repeater Council. This news letter is published quarterly in conjunction with the quarterly business meetings. If you prefer a non-columnized version of this newsletter click here for the wide version.

President’s Update:

Summer is now upon us. Many work parties, and other outdoor activities are happening now. Thank you to the many Sponsors and Trustees who have updated their TDS to keep their records up to date.

It has also been brought to our attention that there are a number of repeaters that are no longer on the air. Sometimes people take a repeater off the air for one reason or another, and just don't think about letting us know that they are no longer using the pair. MARC does not have the resources to go around and check on all of these repeaters. We depend on you to help us.

If there is a repeater that has been off the air for an extended period, please try to make contact with the Sponsor or Trustee and ask them to update MARC as to the status of the repeater. We also try to make contact with these people when we get reports of a repeater that has been off the air for more than 6 months. Even then, without word from the Sponsor or Trustee, we must wait at least two years from the last updated TDS before we can return the frequency to the pool and reissue a coordinated pair to another entity.

The best way to do this, is by sending email to mail@miarc.com indicating the frequency and the general location as well as if you were able to contact anyone about the status of the repeater.

73, Dan N8WKM

Electronic Meeting Information:

The June 7, meeting is an Electronic Meeting at 1:00pm!

PHONE BRIDGE ONLY:

Use this ONLY if you are only using the phone.
Dial In Number:    712-770-4819
Access Code:      384775#
   1. Dial into bridge using Dial In Number
   2. Enter Event ID
   3. If the meeting organizer is already present,
        you'll be connected. If not, you'll be
        placed on hold until the organizer appears.

WEBMEETING & Phone Bridge:

Using your web browser

   1. Activate your Web Browser
   2. Go To https://join.freeconferencecall.com/marc-meeting
   3. Enter your name and email address
   4. Click the phone icon, you will have a choice to
        select using a telephone or your computer for
        audio if you have speakers and mic.
   5. If you select computer you should connect.
   6. If selecting telephone you will be presented with a number
        to dial and an access code.
   7. When prompted enter the access code followed by the # symbol.
   8. Once the audio connects you will need to press # once again
        and enter the synch code followed by the # symbol.
   9. You should now be connected.
       

Participation in the web-meeting is only needed for things like slideshow presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illustration. It also allows us the opportunity to display the actual text of a motion for everyone to read. If you are unable to participate in the web-meeting you may still join in on the phone bridge from wherever you are.

MARC Meeting Minutes

Date: March 8, 2025
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Vice President: Keith Armitage, KD8ZSK
Secretary: Roy Watts W8ROY
Treasurer: Roy Watts W8ROY
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Jon Blome, NX0H
*Database Manager: Joe,Erlewien, N8CN
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Statistical Researcher: Keith KD8ZSK

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: No visitors were present.


Note: call signs of board members are not repeated in the minutes as they are listed above.

Meeting called to order by Dan at 1:08 PM

Dan read the highlights from the minutes of September 7, 2024 meeting. Keith made a motion, seconded by Roy, to accept the minutes from the last meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Our balance as of November 1, 2024, was $3,424.20. We had a total of $70 come in for membership dues. We had no expenses for the quarter and we gained $8.28 in interest. Currently, our checking account has a balance as of January 31st of $100.35. Our savings continues to have $5 even. Our money market as of January 31st is $3,308.86. Our ending balance as of January 31st is $3414.86. Report accepted unanimously.

Old Business:

A discussion took place regarding the migration of data over to a new system. There was also a discussion to move the email and website to the same server.

A lengthy discussion occurred regarding the old rule that if you move your repeater five miles or less, you do not have to re-coordinate. A suggestion was made to update this to a smaller range due to the increased number of repeaters.

New Business:

There was no new businessbrought to the floor.

Adjournment:

A motion was made by Keith and seconded by Roy to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned by Dan at 2:00 pm.
The next meeting is Saturday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Roy Watts, W8ROY
Secretary/Treasurer MiARC

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 02/01/2025 - 04/31/2025

MIARC Funds balance on Feb 1, 2025 $3414.86
Income for the period: $78.04 from dues and interest.
Expenses for the period: None

MARC funds balance on April 30, 2025 $3492.90

Respectfully Submitted,
Roy Watts, W8ROY
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 2/01/2025