TREASURES REPORT:

Suzanne reported that our balance stands at $392.13.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

There were no announcements regarding special events presented at the meeting.

DISASTER REPORT:

There were no disaster reports given at the meeting. There was some discussion about volunteers not taking their own cars to disaster scenes. Everyone is to report to the chapter house and will depart in official vehicles.

NET REPORT:

Paul reported that lately the net is averaging 12-14 amateurs checking in, and the net lasts about 30 – 45 minutes. A report is sent to Oscoda every 1^st of the month to comply with the National Traffic System.

There is a new page on the web site for Disaster Reports. Any new incidents that require a volunteer call out will be posted as well as an archive for prior incidents. There was a request that we provide some update information (written without technical jargon) to the Disaster Services Newsletter that is published monthly.

CLUB STATION:

The 220mhz station was approved by Mark Peltier. He conveyed a spirit of urgency to the group.

Mark (N8EGJ) has not yet secured the stand from the FCC rules regarding a link to the 220mhz packet station via 440mhz.

OLD BUSINESS:

The prospect of securing the Silver Trails Boy Scout camp is fading. There is another function that will be held at that facility during the Field Day weekend. The idea of coordinating a Red Cross mock disaster drill with Field Day once again came up. Kip (KB8WWH) is to get with Mark Peltier to describe our Field Day activities, and to see how to incorporate both functions. This development may open up some more prospective locations. Mark Peltier reminded the group that purchase requisitions should be presented prior to any additional equipment purchases that will be used for Disaster Services.

NEW BUSINESS:

After the last few Red Cross call out’s involving ARCARS, it has become evident that some equipment be installed in the Command Center on the upper level. That will get some effective communications close to the Director and other involved members of the Disaster Team.

Paul (KG8OU) made a firm comment indicating that the organization is not actively engaged in activities that promote fun. He further commented that those kinds of activities attract new members to the group. No immediate remedies were offered. Mark Peltier mentioned that the Red Cross may be able to assist with these human relations functions and provide some t-shirts etc. The subject of creating a Nation-Wide HF Net came up for the American Red Cross Chapters. At this time there are no established nets.