Holland ARC General Membership Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2012
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by president, Ike, K8EMU. 
Introductions followed, with special note of our six new hams and members in attendance:  KD8TES-
Todd, KD8TET-Art, KD8TEW-Phil, KD8TEX-Jim, KD8TFB-Jim and KD8TFC-Kevin. 
Minutes of the September, 2012 meeting were accepted as noted on the HARC’s web site. 
Treasurers report: $4,897.02 in the general fund and $166.76 in the membership fund, for a total of 
$5,063.78. The report was accepted as presented. 
Old Business:
Report from Bryan, KD8LDX on “Ham In Day”. Fifteen students, twelve passed. One walk-in tech who 
passed the general, and three walk-ins for the tech, two of whom passed, for fourteen new techs, 
and one upgrade.  
Phil, K8PVH reported on the membership directory project being handled by Jim, W8MRR. Jim asked 
for $550 to print the directory.  Motion was made, seconded and approved. Hank, K8HLD suggested an 
alternative for lower cost printing. 
New Business:
Ike, K8EMU brought up a concern for a new ordinance in Park Township that was aimed at satellite 
dishes, with possible conflicts for amateur radio use. 
Events:
The upcoming Muskegon swap on October 13 and the Kalamazoo swap on October 21. 
The business meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
The program was Chris, KC8RQT with a power point presentation and a discussion for the new hams 
about repeater operation. There was also a question and answer session with the new members. 

Submitted, Tom Bosscher K8TB, Secretary Holland ARC