THE SPARK GAP
A monthly publication of the Meridian
Amateur Radio Club
January 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Bible
Verse
Acts 14:8-10 KJV - And there sat a certain man at Lystra,
impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who
never had walked: The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding
him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, Said with a loud
voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
President's Report
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank all of you for supporting me as
your club president during the year of 2005. We got a few things accomplished
during the past year. One of my goals was to clean up some unfinished
items-of-business from months gone by. That has mostly been accomplished
or is very near to completion. Another goal was to increase attendance
at our monthly business meetings. In this area, we did not fair as
well.
Our annual Christmas party was tons of fun. Debbie and
I thank all of you that attended.
During the December business meeting, new officers for
2006 were elected. There seemed to be very little interest from anyone
taking the reigns of president. Fortunately Bill agreed to handle
two positions.
- President: KB5ASR, Bill Robinson
- Vice President: KE5FHV, Ralph Moore
- Secretary: KB5ASR, Bill Robinson
- Treasurer: KD5JYJ, Debbie Hover
Our next business meeting will be on Saturday, January 7th at
Queen City Truck Stop. I hope to see you there.
73, W5MAV
Lauderdale Repeater Group
w5LRG
146.970 - ki5fw/R (pl 100hz)
444.500 + w5LRG/R
GE to all:
As some of you already know that it is the time of
year for both the Lauderdale Repeater Group and Meridian Amateur
Radio Club to jointly pay for Liability Insurance to cover both
groups and repeater sites. This years premium remains the same price
or $325.00 for a one year policy. Both groups will pay half of the
premium ($162.50 each). I urge everyone to help pay for this expense.
If you use any one of / or both repeaters just remember these things
do not stay on the air all by themselves.
We are still hoping to have another site available
to separate the 146.970/R and the 444.500/R. Both of these repeaters
with remote bases capable of linking to other repeaters in our area
will be a great plus.
All donations will greatly be appreciated.
--... ...--, Dennis ki5fw
Contributions can be mailed to:
Lauderdale Repeater Group w5LRG
c/o: Dennis Carpenter
7760 Vanzyverden Road
Meridian, MS 39305
Treasurer Report
It's that time of year again. One of the most frequently
asked questions that I hear is: How much are my DUES this year?
Dues are:
- $23.00 per Year per Member
- $25.00 per Year for Family
- $15.00 per year if 65 or older
Please bring your 2006 dues to the Queen City Truck Stop on Saturday
mornings or mail them to the address below. Many thanks!
MARC
c/o Debbie Hover
11785 Nancy Drive
Collinsville, MS 39325
Happy New Year! 73, KD5JYJ
February Business Meeting
Please note: The Capital City Hamfest in Jackson is
being held the first weekend of February; therefore the MARC February
business meeting will be held on Saturday, February 11th at 10 AM,
Queen City Truck Stop
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