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 March 12, 2022 quarterly MARC meeting will take place on line. Instructions on how to join in the meeting are included in this newsletter..

Numerous provisional coordinations have been extended by request of the sponsors. The delay is because of COVID19 issues. This is an unusual time and MARC can work with sponsors when unusual conditions prevent a normally routine repeater installation to take longer than normal. Be sure to submit your TDS update when you are up and running so that our records can be updated. Bob, N8ZCC, our database and coordinations compliance manager is having a hard time getting responses from many sponsors who are behind in their TDS updates. He works hard at sending out reminders, and second notices and then warnings of de-coordination. It's a difficult job and never ending. Please help Bob and MARC by renewing when you are due. Maybe setting up a schedule would help some sponsors. How about checking your status every new years day or maybe your birthday? Then once a year on your birthday or new years day you can check your status on the MARC web page under repeater directory. If you are late, renew right away then on your next birthday renew to get on your schedule if that method works for you. Many sponsors are very timely and MARC thanks you. Overdue renewals take a lot of time and energy from this volunteer organization so please help MARC and the Amateur Radio repeater community by keeping your repeater information up to date.
To renew, go to the MARC TDS Form webpage

73, Phil W8IC

Electronic Meeting Information:

The March 12, 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: March 12, 2022
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Phil Manor, W8IC
Vice President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
*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: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Web page Editor: David Potter, KE8OHG
Statistical Researcher, Keith KD8ZSK

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: JohnKB8OIS, Keith KD8ZSK


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.
A motion to approve minutes from the September 11 meeting was made by Dan, seconded by Kieth, vote taken, minutes approved.

Treasurer’s report provided by Phil.
A motion to approve the report was made by Ann, seconded by Bob, vote taken, Motion passed.

Old Business:

Elections for Vice President, Treasurer and One Director

Dan, N8WKM accepted the nomination for Vice President, Phil ,W8IC, accepted for Treasurer and Jim, K8JK accepted for Board member at the September meeting.
Ann asked for any further nominations: none.
Keith, made a motion that the secretary cast a unanimous ballot for the re-election of the incumbents. Second by David, KE8OHG. Ann called for the vote, motion passed. Results of the election as follows:
Vice President: Dan N8WKM, Treasurer: Phil, W8IC, Director: Jim, K8JK.

A proposal to amend the bylaws at the September meeting was discussed and a motion was made to amend the MARC Bylaws as follows:
Motion to Amend the MARC Bylaws Article II part E.
Dues shall be $10.00 per calendar year, or any part thereof, for full members and $5.00 per calendar year, or any part thereof, for supporting members. Dues are due and payable by 1 January of each year, and shall be considered delinquent if not paid by that date. Elected and appointed board members shall automatically be considered full members and exempt from the dues requirement as a thank you for their service. The exemption will remain in effect as long as the elected or appointed person remains in the elected or appointed position.
The Bylaw change was read by Phil, motion to amend the Bylaws was made by David, second by Dan.
Vote taken for the bylaw change, motion carried. The change is approved and will be reflected in the Bylaws.

Dan was asked about any follow up on the uncoordinated repeater operation, N8UDY, in Ann Arbor area. No update at this time.

Keith suggested making an activity report to document the number of repeater renewals, new and modified coordinations, dues renewals, etc... Keith noted that there were 171 repeater renewals to date in 2021. Keith volunteered to gather some of these activities in the form of a report for the newsletter. This report would help the members of MARC to see more of the activities involved in the operations, and the need for volunteers.

Dave, K7DR, started a discussion regarding his operations on 223.42 and 145.590. His operations are with simplex repeaters. At this time, since there is no reported interference, it appears the operation is OK. MARC does not coordinate simplex repeaters. Phil will follow up and communicate with Dave via email.

New Business:

No new business.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Keith, seconded by Dan, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:47 PM.

The next meeting will be conducted electronically on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 11/01/2020 - 01/31/2022

Marc funds balance on Nov 1, 2021 $3806.56
Income for Nov,Dec and Jan $186.64 from dues,donation and interest.
Expenses for Nov, Dec and Jan $156.12 from PayPal charges
and Site5 renewal fee deducted from Credit union by PayPal.

MARC funds balance on Jan 31, 2022 was $3837.08

Respectfully Submitted,
Phil Manor, W8IC
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 11/01/2021