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:

I hope that everyone has started off this new year well, with lots of projects and fun.

This March 9, 2024 quarterly MARC meeting will take place on line. Details of connecting to the meeting can be found below.

A Thank You to the new MARC Volunteers who are working to get up to speed in their new positions.

In our last meeting, we spent much of our time working with the new volunteers and to began to familiarize them with the things that happen to make MARC work.

There was no new MARC business other than working with the new volunteers, so the meeting was fairly short, but the phone conference lasted for a very long time.

73, Dan N8WKM

Electronic Meeting Information:

The March 9, 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: December 9, 2023
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Vice President: Keith Armitage, KD8ZSK
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: Roy Watts W8ROY
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Phil Manor, W8IC
Coordinator Jon Blome, NX0H
*Coordinator: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
*Database Manager: Bob Walchli, N8ZCC
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Statistical Researcher, Keith KD8ZSK

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 Dan at 1:04 PM

Minutes of the September 9, 2023 meeting were read by Ann. Motion to approve minutes from the last
meeting was made by Cliff, seconded by Ann, vote taken, Motion Carried minutes approved.

Treasurer's report provided by Dan. Expense and income were reported by Dan, and the report can be found in this newsletter. Motion to accept the report made by Cliff and seconded by Ann, Vote taken, motion carried.

Discussion on surrounding states and database update requests.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

New volunteers were introduced and their positions and training was discussed.

Issues on database and email access were discussed. Cliff may train on the MARC email system. (C panel)

Keith gave a report on the database activity for this year. A total of 332 updates and new coordinations combined.

General conversations related to the various jobs and how far along each volunteer is in the training.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Phil, seconded by Keith, Vote taken, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 1:53 PM
Next meeting will be held electronically on March 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 11/01/2023 - 1/31/2024

Marc funds balance on November 1, 2023 $3800.99
Income for Nov, Dec, Jan. $122.49 from dues and interest.
Expenses for August, September and October. $9.59.

MARC funds balance on January 31, 2024 was $3755.93

Respectfully Submitted,
Roy Watts, W8ROY
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 11/01/2023