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 columnized version of this newsletter click here for the columnized version

President’s Update:

This June the meeting will be held on line and all are welcome to join. The instructions on joining the meeting are included in this newsletter. With the Holidays, and summer travels for members, it is nice to be able to join in from remote locations and take part in the meetings.

As we ease into all of our summer projects, please remember to fill out your annual TDS. Over the last several years we have seen a much better response in getting these turned in thanks to the efforts of Bob N8ZCC. A reminder for those who have 5 or more repeaters, we can provide a spreadsheet with all of your TDS information. Once updated, the spreadsheet should be emailed to mail@miarc.com. It should also be copied to n8zcc@miarc.com as we have found that sometimes attachments are not handled correctly at the first address.

The September meeting brings with it elections of new officers. Details will be posted in the September Newsletter. There are several officers who are currently doing multiple jobs. It would be nice to see some new faces and spread the work among more people. Please consider being a volunteer.

73, Dan N8WKM

Electronic Meeting Information:

The June 10, 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.

   If you are prompted for a meeting ID, it is "marc-meeting".
       

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 11, 2023
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Vice President: Vice President: Keith Armitage, KD8ZSK
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: David Potter, KE8OHG
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Phil Manor, W8IC
Coordinator: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Database Manager: Bob Walchli, N8ZCC
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Web page Editor: David Potter, KE8OHG
Statistical Researcher, Keith KD8ZSK

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: Visitors: Jeff, KB8SWR, Fred, W8FSM, Tom, N8IES Other visitors did not sign in with name and call sign.


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

Dan opened the meeting at 1:02 PM

Minutes: Minutes of the last meeting were read by Ann. Motion to approve minutes from the December 10, 2022 meeting was made by Phil and seconded by Bob, vote taken, minutes approved.

Treasurer's report provided by David. Motion to approve the report was made by Phil, seconded by Ann, vote taken, Motion passed.

Old Business:

The web page link has been added at the ARPSC web page.

Treasurer's laptop has been upgraded and is working better.

Bob reported that the two out of date coordinations near St Johns MI each have a trustee now and the coordinations have been updated.

New Business:

Bob suggested that there should be alternative methods of paying for dues other than PayPal.

Phil mentioned that Lake Michigan Credit Union is not very close to David, and that an account should be opened at a more convenient location. A banking establishment in David's area will be considered.
The account will be more useful if alternative methods of dues payments could be accepted. Zelle was discussed as an option. Amazon Pay and Google Pay are other alternatives. Others can be considered. David will be checking on the options.

Fred, W8FSM requested clarification on the spreadsheet that he attempted to submit. It was found that the web mail did not include the attachment. It may have been removed by the mail server. Fred submitted the spreadsheet to Bob's regular email and it was received. Fred was concerned about the time delay in activity reports on some TDS submissions. This was discussed at length and resolved when the spreadsheet was received by Bob. The problem with the spreadsheet attachment not showing up in the MARC email will be looked into.

Discussion on the transfer of KB8SXK to W8CMN. The issue was the TDS that was submitted showed KB8SXK as sponsor and automatically updated in the database with the change of trustee and owner. The issue will be resolved when the required transfer letter from KB8SXK is received. Note: letter received on 3-13-2023..

Discussion on the repeater class for W8CMN, 145.310 Bay City. The class was determined to be Quadrant and the database will be updated.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Keith, KD8ZSK, seconded by Dave, KE8OHG, Vote taken, motion passed. Meeting closed at 2:10 PM

Next meeting will be held on line on June 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 11/01/2022 - 1/31/2023

The treasurers report as printed is from the last meeting as no updated information was available at the time of posting the newsletter.

Marc funds balance on November 1, 2022 $3644.37
Income for November, December and January $62.47 from dues, donation and interest.
Expenses for November, December and January $94.40 from PayPal charges, Laptop Upgrade and travel expenses.

MARC funds balance on January 31, 2023 was $3612.44

Respectfully Submitted,
David Potter, KE8OHG
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC funds as of November 1, 2022