The meeting was called to order with 9 members and guests present.

Motion to accept the August minutes by Edgar, seconded by Suzanne (KB8GFY) accepted.

TREASURES REPORT: Suzanne reported that our old balance was $1,248.05, since then the disbursements have been made to KG8OU and N8EGJ for tower hardware costs. We have also added $70 in donations bringing our current balance to $1,035.92.

Motion to accept Treasures Report by Glen (WD8DUV), seconded by Paul (KG8OU), accepted.

NET: Roger (KI8CL) reported that we had 65 check-ins to the ARCARS and Traders Nets in November. The Traders Net items are available on the KC8CXJ packet bbs on 145.010, as well as listed on the web site. Reports of the nets are being, and have been sent to the ARRL station KB8ZYY in Oscoda via regular radio traffic nets.

NEWSLETTER / WEBSITE: Mark has added some Y2K American Red Cross preparedness information to the site. Please keep checking the site for updates relating to this situation. Mark (N8EGJ) has been adding new links to the web page (http://www.bignet.net/~arcars). We have an FTP link as well as links to the FCC and American Red Cross sites.

CLUB STATION:
The club stations are working well. There are no problems to report with the packet station (KC8CXJ). We have a newer computer and are Y2K ready. We have packet on 145.010 as well as 223.400.

The Director of St. Clair County Chapter Red Cross addressed the members regarding Y2K preparation. The chapter has added a new Emergency Response Building that is emergency ready in record time to provide emergency food services and shelter services if needed. There have also been some enhancements to the Red Cross communication system with the addition on Nextel and other services that should provide county wide service. There was a video made for the Red Cross, in order to make Y2K announcements on the local TV cable network.

There was also discussion about re-certification of ARCARS members in the Introduction to Disaster training as well as training in CPR.

Motion to Adjourn: by Suzanne, and seconded by Glen (WD8DUV), approved.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A reminder was made to members to be ready for any problems related to Y2K interruptions. Make sure your radio batteries are ready for extended services if necessary.

Next SKYWARN training for the county is to be held February 28^th. All amateurs should plan to attend!

The Friends of Marconi group meets every Friday at 11:30 am at My Place
Restaurant in downtown Port Huron. Everyone is welcome to attend. See the
web page http://www.tir.com/~kb8wwe.