Spring 2018 meeting of the Marquette Repeater Association 5-21-2018
The meeting was called to order at 7:03PM by President Andy-KB8PPE In attendance: Andy-KB8PPE, Mike H-KE8IL, Al-W8FYZ, Judy-N8ITK, Gary-NJ8H, Mike-KC8QWO, Mark-KF8RV, Debbie Grabowski-KD8VTS, Bill Grabowski-KD8VTT, Gary Todd-WD8ALT, Pete K-KC8YTX, Coral-KC8DTE. Secretary's Report The Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Al-W8FYZ. (Pete-Moved to Approve, Coral-Seconded, Approved). Treasurer's Report (Al, Bill G, Approved) Old Business Al, W8FYZ explained the status of the antenna at the new site and showed a "pigtail" he recently obtained that should help us connect to future 7/8" cable existing on the WHWL Tower. Al stated he has not had time to move antenna up to higher temporary location on the Tower. Mike, KE8IL suggested we get with ElCom Services right away and just get it to the top at it's permanent location. Al, W8FYZ explained the status of the Controller and expected to finish it soon. Mike, KE8IL inquired of the status of the writing of the new Lease with Gospel Opportunities Network and Al, W8FYZ stated he has not worked on it yet but will soon. Coral, KC8DTE asked if we will have to pay new Landlord back-rent once we establish Lease. Andy, KB8PPE (representing new Landlord) stated he did not think so. Al, W8FYZ interjected that we are low on Tower and not in our "planned" location, so we are not using much of WHWL's resources at this time. He also mentioned the need for a backup Electricity run from the WHWL Building in case ATandT Pulls out of the Shack we are in. Mike, KE8IL gave a history of why and how we moved to the new location from the Verizon site on Marquette Mountain to the new members present at today's meeting. Al, W8FYZ mentioned we will actually be higher at the new location. New Business None. Motion to Adjourn was made by Coral-KC8DTE, Second by Pete-KC8YTX, Approved. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM. We then enjoyed Coffee and Snacks courtesy of the Hoffman's and Turnover's courtesy of new Members Bill and Debbie Grabowski. Below are members that already paid dues for 2018. If your call is not listed below please pay your dues as your support is needed. WD8NLM W8FYZ and KD8FWK KB8HLZ KD8JIR KC8QWO KC8ULE and KD8AIL NJ8H KG8NK and KD8EDS KD8VTT - KD8VTS KI8AF KC8PYC KE8IL and N8ITK KC8DTE and KC8QWP AJ8MH W8LHT N8FDI KC8YTX KB8PPE and KE8HEK N8SKI KC9RSI KC8NN KD8JIP N8TES KC8EEE KC8RSX KD8HOQ N8RRY KF8RV WD0BCF KB8PEL and KB8VEK N8XAE and KB8PEM KD8PTE N8RRZ and KB8THA KD8DRF WD8ALT