GMARC MEETING MINUTES 18-MAR-08

 

 

I.  Call to Order by President, Ingo AC8AW at 7:05 PM.

II.  Introductions & Upgrades

There were 4 Visitor present -   Tom KD8GZE, Mike N3BEL + XYL, Don WB8F

            Ingo DL5AL took Elements 2, 3, 4 and is now an Amateur Extra in the U.S. – New Call AC8AW.

                                                 

III.  Minutes

 

Minutes of the 18-Feb-08 meeting are available at the meeting and on the GMARC Web Site. 

 

Motion to approve the February Minutes by Mike N5WCS and seconded by Kurt WU8V.  Motion passed.

 

 

IV.  Treasurer’s Report

            Joel WU8Y, our Treasurer, was not present.  Scott W1BIC reported that our Bank Balance is $1,591.09.  No motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report.

 

V.  Membership Report by Bobby N8CY

            We have 24 members in good standing, who have paid their 2008 dues.

VI.  Nets and Newsletter (Discussion)

           No report given.

 

 

VII.  Club Liaison Report

Mike N5WCS reported the L’Anse Creuse ARA will have a meeting the first Wednesday in April at :30 PM where they will allow those present to build the G5RV HF antenna – cost is $10.  The contact at L’Anse Creuse is Jim Stafford KB8LFE.     

VIII.  Tech Committee Report

            No report given.

 

 

IX.  Old Business

OnStar Liaison Report – Bob KZ8N.  KZ8N noted that we need a list of HF frequencies used for Emergency Communications, and the states that monitor them.  No action taken.

Donations to the Antenna Fund:

            Rich KC8HMJ                $ 21.00   From Sales of “Radio Head” @ $1 each

            Kurt WU8V                      30.00   From Sales of Aluminum Cases @ $2 each

                                                                                 & PowerPoles @ $0.50 per set

 

X.  President's Remarks

Ingo AC8AW

XI.  New Business

Larry KD8CRA noted that he needs volunteers for K-9 Search & Rescue (SAR).  Don K7SDF noted that there were (35) votes at the SAR Poll on the Yahoo! Groups Web Site.  There were (4) respondents.

 

XII.  Break from 8:05 PM to 8:20 PM

 

            There was no 50/50 raffle.

 

XIII.  New Members & Attendance

           

            26 Members attended, and there were 4 Visitors.

 

            Total Collections to be delivered to the Treasurer:

 

                        Coffee Fund                   - $    5.00
                        Antenna Fund                -     51.00

                        Membership Dues          -     60.00


                                    Total --              $  116.00

 

XIV.  Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

            Motion by Scott W1BIC, seconded by Mike N5WCS.  Motion passed.

 

            Respectfully submitted,


            Bobby Corr N8CY,

            Secretary – GMARC

            N8CY@gmarc.org