MANITOULIN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY May 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM Hello Fellow Amateurs. It is my pleasure to announce that the Manitoulin Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 03 May 26 at 1:00 PM EDT virtually on zoom. We decided that having the meeting on zoom provides the opportunity for members of the club that live afar from Manitoulin to join us and vote on items. Now that the club has many members that live all over Ontario and elsewhere this provides a good format to meet. There will be several items on the agenda, please see attached. Elections of the position of President and some of the Director positions are required. If you're interested in running for one of these positions, please have someone nominate you. There are many events scheduled for 2026 and it would be nice to have you attend if available. We will discuss the events' times and dates at the meeting. I am also open to suggestions of things that you would like to see happen please let me know. Also, I will give my President's address on the state of the club and Sue will give her financial report. So here is the information for the meeting. WHAT: The Manitoulin Amateur Radio Club Inc. Annual General Meeting WHEN: Sunday 03 May 26 at 1:00 PM EDT. HOW: Virtually via Zoom teleconferencing link to be sent closer to the time. WHY: Required under our MARC constitution and by-laws and report to membership of club status. WHERE: From the comfort of your home, Via your computer , cellphone, tablet, or iPad. So there you have it Ladies and Gentlemen the 2026 Annual General Meeting details. I certainly hope you can join us for the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please get a hold of myself as President Al Boyd, Jeff Noble as Vice-President and Sue Miron as Treasurer. Again as your president I want to thank all of you for your support and cooperation. One last note you must be a paid up member for 2026 for the MARC to be able to vote or make a motion. 73 Allan Allan Boyd VE3AJB/VE3EM President Manitoulin Amateur Radio Club Inc. 27 Red Mill Road, P.O. Box 208, Little Current, Ontario P0P1K0 (705)-368-2779 (Home) (705)-869-8284 (Cell) ve3ajb 😏 vianet.ca

The Manitoulin Amateur Radio Club would like to thank Northland Power for their generous donation to the club of $1500 for Community Groups.

Released today by the Ministry in Ontario on the ACS program. Please click on the link below. FYI Thanks Al Allan Boyd VE3AJB/VE3EM President, Radio Amateurs of/du Canada Click on READ MORE... button for working links to videos or copy and paste link into your web browser Thanks https://youtube.com/shorts/OnqqX8XtGvM?si=BxiD-wKXUSW7PdeE https://x.com/PreparedON/status/2009256783374618955

The year is winding to a close, and on behalf of the executive team I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2026. As you are aware, our fiscal year runs from January 1st to December 31st. As always, dues should be paid by March 31st so we are able to ensure our membership list is up to date. **To those of you who have already paid your 2026 membership fees, a receipt will be sent to you shortly if not done so already. 73 Sue, VE3LDE Secretary/Treasurer, MARC

Zoom This Saturday April 11, 2026 there will be a zoom get together at the usual 1:00 PM, 1700 UTC, Al will be unavailable this coming Saturday. Invitations usually are sent out Friday evening, if you are not on our list and would like an invitation please contact Al Boyd VE3AJB ve3ajb😺vianet.ca or Contact Us

Saturday Morning Club Breakfast for this April 11, 2026 and getting under way approx. 9:30 am will be at Seasons Restaurant located at Finn's Gas Bar & Convenience in M'Chigeeng, Manitoulin Island.