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:

The transition from Dave, WD8DJB, MARC's former database, web page, and email manager, along with treasurer and other jobs, to several other MARC board members is going as smooth as possible. We can still reach Dave to answer questions, thankfully.

Coordination takes time. I wish I could do several applications at once but I have to get one coordinated or rejected per band before moving on. This way I do not take a possible pair from an applicant who's out state clearance request did not clear an adjacent state. No action to speak of on 2 meters. Even though many repeaters seem very unused, MARC is not seeing any pairs being turned back to the pool for new applicants. I have several applications that I am waiting for info from the trustees. Please, answer as soon as possible so the paperwork does not back up too badly. Trustees, be sure to submit a TDS renewal/update to MARC between 1 and 2 years from your last update. Accurate data is extremely important to keep the coordinating working properly.

73, Phil W8IC

Electronic Meeting Information:

The March 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 webmeeting is only needed for things like slideshow presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illistration. 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 webmeeting you may still join in on the phone bridge from wherever you are.

MARC Meeting Minutes

Date: December 7, 2019
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Phil Manor, W8IC
Vice President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Phil Manor, W8IC
*Coordinator: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Bob Walchli, N8ZCC
Database Manager: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: None


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

Meeting called to order by Phil at 1:01 PM

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Ann. Motion to approve minutes from the September meeting was made by Dan, seconded by Bob, vote taken, minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report provided by Dave, Motion to approve the report was made by Dan, seconded by Ann, vote taken, Motion passed.

Old Business:

Dan made a motion to appoint Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK as Treasurer. Per the MARC Bylaws, Jeff will hold the position until the next election in 2021. Seconded by Dave, vote taken, motion passed. The paperwork is ready for the account transfer to the new treasurer. Dave will file the change with Lake Michigan Credit Union.

The State non-profit filing was recorded on September 20, 2019 and will be updated again before October 1, 2020. Dave will forward the renewal notification from the State to the board. The paperwork is filled out online, and $20.00 renewal fee is paid with the MARC debit card.

New Business:

Dave has accepted the appointment of MARC Consultant and will be available to assist in this capacity as needed. His MARC Email address will remain active. Dave will continue to work on our MARC Database tools software with a focus on replacing our Yahoo Groups mailing list for quarterly email updates to repeater trustees, directly from our active database records.

Discussion on data base conversions from adjacent states to s omething Dan can use to run distance and radio coverage mapping for coordination. XML files are best at this time.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave, seconded by Dan, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.

Note: The next meeting will be conducted electronically on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 1:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Editors Note

The Treasurers Report in this newsletter is from the previous quarter as an updated report was not available at the time of this newsletter publication.

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 08/31/2019 - 11/30/2019

MARC Funds balance on 08/31/2019 was $ 3,948.47

Income for September, October and November was $ 102.25 from dues and interest.
Expenses for September, October and November were $ 404.60 for State of Michigan
Non-Profit filing, Site5 Website Hosting 1yr, Antivirus Software Licenses (3@2 yrs),
Laptop Battery Replacement, PayPal fees and postage.

MARC Funds balance on 11/30/02019 was $ 3,640.81

Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 08/31/2019