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

MOTION to accept the December minutes by Suzanne (KB8GFY), seconded by Kip (KB8WWH), accepted.

TREASURES REPORT:

Suzanne reported that our balance is now $402.13.

MOTION to accept the Treasures Report by Andrew (KC8SPD), seconded by Kurt (KC8SBX), accepted.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Santa Claus was heard on the air on 6 meters over the holiday. There was also a pre-teen day held on the air to acquaint young people with amateur radio. Locally the event was heard on the 147.320 repeater as well as on the HF bands.

There was a house fire with fatalities. The amateur radio team was not called out for this occurrence.

NET REPORT: Paul (KG8OU) reported that the weekly nets have averaged about 11 check-ins with a high count of 16 between the holidays.

CLUB STATION:

The equipment for the club station is working satisfactorily at this time.

NEWSLETTER:

No newsletter additions were reported at the meeting.

CLUB PROJECT:

A mobile antenna was installed in the Command Center on a uni-strut support structure attached to the tower. This allows repeater contact from the Command Center as opposed to operating from the lower level radio room.

OLD BUSINESS:

The topic of equipment insurance was once again brought up. We have not been able to secure the ARRL after exhaustive efforts on our part. It was suggested that the secretary draft another letter/e-mail regarding our frustration in this matter be sent to the ARRL and carbon copied to the editor of QST. The idea of securing the insurance from a local agent was supported in the event that we are unsuccessful with the ARRL program.

The 2 meter radio with power supply in a lockable cabinet has been installed on a table in the Command Center. Andrew (KC8SPD) is to secure a combination padlock for the cabinet. That should prevent unauthorized personnel from using amateur radio equipment.

NEW BUSINESS:

The ARRL Annual Report is due. This report must be completed to maintain our association. We currently hold a Special Services Club status with the league. The secretary will complete this detail.

Dennis (KB8OCG) reported that Russia has been heard repeatedly on 28.450 MHz at about 9am local time.

Kurt reported that he has heard activity on the 2M simplex call channel (146.520 MHz).

MOTION TO ADJOURN by Gene (NA8I), seconded by Andrew.

ANNOUNCMENTS:

There have been some changes to the 147.32 machine. It was reported that it now has links to other repeaters including a 440 MHz link in Fostoria, Bad Axe, and the 444.900 MHz (pl 131.8) machine in Port Huron, as well as a 144 MHz link in Flint.