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Obituary for Norman McAtee

Norman McAtee, age 76, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Born on November 15, 1940 in Wayne, Michigan, he was the son of Vinton and Frances (Hartman) McAtee. On June 19, 1964 he married Cathie Lessard in the EUB Port Creek Church, Carleton, MI.
Norman served in the U.S. Navy from June, 1959 to June, 1963.
He was employed with Northwest Airlines for 33 years from January 9, 1964 until his retirement on October 1, 1997.
Norman was a member of the First United Methodist Church Flat Rock, Motor City Radio Club and Flat Rock Kiwanis. He enjoyed family activities, fishing, traveling and games of chance.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Harlow and George).
Surviving are his wife, Cathie McAtee of Brownstown; two daughters, Christine (Christopher) Kindred of Ocoee, FL and Carlene Pike of Brownstown; three grandchildren, Meghann, Elanor and Samuel of Ocoee, FL; brother, Phillip McAtee and sister, Ruth Claxton of Ypsilanti; three grand critters (Murphy, Penny and Libby).
Celebration of life services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 28400 Evergreen St., Flat Rock on Saturday, December 17, at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dana R. Strall will officiate the service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory, may be made to: the First United Methodist Church Flat Rock, Michigan Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation. 

I Just received this email;

Hi,

This is Carla Pike, daughter of Norman McAtee (KB8EXV). I am sorry to have to tell you that Norman passed away earlier this week, on December 5 :( My parents were actually on the flight to Hawaii when it happened. My mom, Cathie, flew home today.

He is being cremated in Hawaii and then sent back home. We are planning on a celebration of life service for Saturday, December 17. The service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 28400 Evergreen, Flat Rock, MI. We will be meeting with the pastor early next week to confirm the time. There will be a luncheon after the service, also at the church.

I'll contact you again once the time of the service is decided. Please spread the word to let the other members of the radio club know. In lieu of flowers, the family would rather have donations go to the American Heart Association, the National Kidney Foundation, or to the First United Methodist Church of Flat Rock.

Thank you,

Carla Pike (daughter) &

Cathie McAtee (Norman's wife)

You must have your money in for the Club dinner by the next meeting.

October 14, 2016

The cost is only $20/person

The dinner will be:

November 12th  at Sportsmen’s Den on Sibley in  Riverview. Arriving  at 6:00pm, and serving dinner at 6:30pm. 

Menu choices are:

New York Strip Steak               

Las Vegas Chicken

Perch & Shrimp Combo             

Shrimp Scampi

Chicken Parmesan

As expected, baked potato, vegetable, salad, garlic  bread, water, soft drink ,Iced Tea, & Coffee refills are included with your dinner.   

 

 

The proxy form for the October Elections are now available online. Simply print and complete the proxy form. Give the proxy form to your designated proxy. 

Hope to see you all at the meeting on the 14th. 

We have been informed that Bill Riley W8KZP has become a silent key today. 

Services will be Wednesday, 7pm at the Trenton Masonic Temple.

Hello, All Hams & Friends,

 

Most of you should have received at least one notice from Brian Frost, who is Coordinating Radio Communications  for the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon, on October 15 (5K/Kids Run) and October 16 (Marathon/Half Marathons/Relay). Brain worked alongside Kevin Gilday last year.

This is our biggest event of the year, and one the Kevin was most concerned with. Organizers are expecting 30,000 runners!   We need every possible ham, along with other volunteers who are comfortable using a radio.  Since we use commercial channels, operators do not have to be licensed hams, and we can supply the radios.

 

I know some of you don’t like signing up for events, especially online.  So it is most important that we know who plans to attend either or both days.  The plan is to have the trailer down at MDOT, as in the past.  There are only a  few changes to the course (ex. away from the Greyhound station). There is also a need for course marshals – a good opportunity for non-radio friends and family to help alongside us..

 

PLEASE – let us know as soon as possible if you plan to attend and which days. And if any friends or family will join you.  Also, it would help for me to get your shirt sizes. 

Likewise, indicate if you have already, or plan to, sign up on the Marathon website: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=12254

 

PLEASE PASS ALONG THIS MESSAGE TO ANYONE YOU BELIEVE MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS EVENT.

 

Thank you for responding promptly.

Thank you to all of you who have already let me know, one way or another, whether you will be able to play.

Sandy Allen, KD8UTR

sallen17@mi.rr.com

 You can also e-mail John KC8CRK at johntigger@wowway.com

Find out more about the Freep Marathon at: www.freepmarathon.com.

The following members were nominated for MCRC officer positions:

President -  Bruce Menning AC8KD

VP -            Ralph Nagy KA8KGW

                  Bob Rehahn AC8DZ

                  Ray Shovoly N8SLJ

Secretary - Gloria Harland KC8FVS

Treasure -  Dale Poblenz WA8FRD

There is still time to work the 13 colonies special event stations. 

Operations continue through July 6th.

http://www.13colonies.net/index.html

We are in need of a new Spark Gap Editor. KI8CS will be moving on after the October elections.

Some computer skills are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Word would be helpful. Some training is available, but the process is more personal learning curve.

Your first edition would be November. Contact Chuck KI8CS to sign on.

Just a reminder that we will have officer nominations at the September 9th meeting (at Copeland Center, 7:00pm).

If you would like to run for office, contact Jim KD8HFX to get on the list.

At this time, there are openings for president and secretary with no candidates listed.