Club News

Sad to announce that Ferd Keller KB8BUD (a new member of our club) passed away.
Only information at this time is that he will be displayed at Nixon's funeral home.  Don't know when!

Hello all,

The ARROW club and Wastenaw Co. ARPSC are short a few amateurs to help out with the One Helluva Ride cycling event Saturday July 13th. The OHR event is one of the the largest cycling events in the area, as it traverses 4 counties and includes more than 1500 riders.

Amateurs provide SAG support, for riders who 'sag' behind or otherwise experience mechanical difficulties and need help. I helped out last year with this event, and it was a load of fun driving around and helping people who have flats, or heat exhaustion.

You don't necessarily need a radio to partake in this event. You can even ride along with another person and act as the radio operator if you don't want to be the one driving around. Jeff W8SGZ is organizing the event, and needs a few more people to help out at the event for shifts during the day.

If you are interested in helping out or want more info, send Jeff an email at w8sgz@tsshome.com.

Please note that this is a conflict with the pickup of donated equipment in Warren. I'm still looking for a few more people to come help load equipment that morning starting at 10 am. If you can help out, (especially with a pickup truck), please send me an email!

Best,

Jameson Eisele

UMARC President 2013-2014

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to each of you the MCRC Field Day 2013 is in the log book.  It was amazing to see everyone in action.  Without the collective effort of each of you working as a team our Field Day would not have been a success as I believe it was. 

In the next week or so I will be getting with the staff to go over the numbers and sending our paperwork to ARRL.  When I receive the final results from ARRL it will be posted. 

I think you will agree with the torrential downpours there was a realism to our Emergency Operations".

73,

Bill AC8KO  

 

Hi Everyone,

As I sit here and look at the calendar I can't believe that Field Day 2013 is this coming weekend!  What seemed so far in the future when we all started to plan for this special event is now almost here and it is "show time".  We will meet this coming Friday June 21st. for lunch at Rockwood Family Restaurant, 22825 Huron River Drive, Rockwood, MI. 48173 at 12 noon, (I-75 Rockwood Exit).  At about 2:00 P.M. we will go to the park to set up for FD.  (Mercure Park, located on Fort RD. between Woodruff & Huron River DR.).  After set-up we will have a steak dinner for those who have ordered steaks.  Operating for FD begins on Saturday (22nd.) at 2:00 P.M. and will be in operation for 24 hours until 2:00 P.M. Sunday (23rd.).  Don't forget on Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M. we will have a VE exam for those interested.  After FD operations we will take down everything and store it for next year's FD. 

Together we can make our Club Anniversary FD a memorable event. 

Hoping to see everyone there!

Bill AC8KO       

Calling All members,

I just wanted to remind everyone that this Friday 06/07/2013 after the business section of our general meeting we will devote the rest of the meeting to FD matters.  All staffers will be called upon to report to the club the status of the part of FD that they will be overseeing and what else needs to be done.  Our tent captains will be taking the last of the sign ups for operating and logging.  There will also be a presentation on logging on the computer for FD as a review for all of us and to introduce the procedure to our new members.  Also last minute orders will be taken for FD shirts and steaks. 

Together we can make this a great event!

73,

Bill AC8KO  

As you know at our next General Meeting we will not be able to have an "official" Field Day meeting so why don't we meet "informally" before the meeting at 6:30 P.M.  If the building is not open we can meet in the parking lot - think of it as a practice run for FD!

Also soon on the club web site you will be able to sign up for t-shirts, number of meals, steaks, and for the club education event, along with associated costs.  Please don't forget to sign up for your operating times which is already on the site. 

Together we can make this a great event!

73,

Bill AC8KO   

Field Day planning is under way please check the Field Day Forum for important information on location, times, and committee dates and times.  Also check the events section and posted Spark Gap's on this web site.

The success or failure of Field Day will not rest on one person but that of the entire club as a whole from the President to the newest member.  In the words of Vince Lombardi: "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."  Please make our 80th Anniversary Field Day a success!  

73,

Bill AC8KO

 

 

Our first "official" 2013 Field Day committee meeting is in the books.  I want to thank everyone for staying after our club breakfast and a big thank you for all those who have volunteered to lead the different sections of FD. 

The Staff Roster is posted under Field Day Forums so please check it out and see how you can make Field Day a success and contact one of the leads or myself to volunteer.

Hope to see you at our next meeting!

73,

Bill AC8KO  

 

 

Check out the 2013 Field Day Site Locator on the ARRL web-site.  We are listed for interested parties to find and contact us.  It is fun to see the other clubs that neighbor us and across the country.

Be a part of this exciting event!

73,

Bill AC8KO