GMARC MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 2006

 

I.  Meeting begins at 7:00pm, January 17th, 2006.  Joe, N80Z starts and conducts the meeting.

 

II.  Introductions of club members, with a few special guests from the Tri-State K-9 Search & Rescue

 

III.  Minutes from December:  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Chuck, N8ZA and seconded by Mike, N5WCS. Vote passes.

 

IV.  Treasurer’s report is presented by TJ, N8RUH.  The club has a balance of $1878.88.

 

V.  Old Business presented by Bobby, N8CY.  The club has a total of 56 active members.  A reminder that 2006 dues are payable!

 

VI.  Technical Committee presented by Chuck, N8ZA.  Chuck concluded that the repeater is running smoothly and is not sensitive, as before.

 

VII.  Club Liaison Report given by George, K8GEO.  Discussed upcoming events such as:  Morse Code at L’anse Creuse, Jan. 23rd for free; Hazel Park isn’t having normal tech classes but still have an Extra Class on February 1st.  Contact John Fleming , K8UP by eMail: john@fleming-photo.com.  For a summary of all upcoming events: http://gmarc.org/Upcoming_Ham_Events.htm (provided by David, KC8TTQ)

 

VIII.  Old Business: None

 

IX.  New Business presented by Chuck, N8ZA.

A)  Chuck received an eMail from Ann-Marie, K8AMR at SATERN.  February third through fifth, SATERN is looking to use the repeater for the Super Bowl emergency communications only.  A motion to allow the use of the repeater by SATERN in February was given by Rich, K8OX.  Chuck, N8ZA seconded the motion.  Vote passes.

 

B) MI QSO party is on April 15th from Noon to Midnight.  For more information go to http://www.miqp.org

 

C) February 4th from 9am to – 7pm USECA FYBO 2006 - QRP Contest Metro Beach Metropark

 

X.  Break from 7:18 to 7:30

 

XII.  Guest Speakers from Tri-State K-9 Search and Rescue, Larry KD8CRA and Ethyl.  They are looking for communications help and discussed the procedures to K-9 Search and rescue.  To find out more information or to get involved, contact them at GoFind@sbcglobal.net , (248) 335-6578, or check out their website at http://www.bloomington.in.us/~raven/ 

 

XI.  Motion by Brad, N8VI to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm.  The motion is seconded by Chuck, N8ZA.  Vote passes.