Sunday - 26th February 2006.
It was slightly gloomy, the weather. What was in store for the members who gathered at the Caring Community Centre, was anyone's guess. Judging from the past AGMs, there were always unsettled issues. The first order was to get the EGM going. An Extraordinary General Meeting was called and without much objection from those present, a vote to change certain points in the constitution was motioned and supported by the majority. This was relayed to me by another member who was there from the onset.I was late for this part.
A verbal objection was relayed to the Secretary the day before as voiced by certain members in the central region. The most common, being, what would be the impact for such change in the constitution? And why? so the argument goes . .
After a very detailed and well organised registration process , I proceeded to have my coffee, as everyone was enjoying the break, which followed the EGM.
The bullhorn call viz a megaphone was done, and we slowly chuffed into the room.
The opening address was made by The President, and subsequently to officiate the opening, En Husin Ali (MCMC , Northern Region) made a very welcomed opening speech. he touched on the good relationship that MARTS has with the Norther Region Office, and congratulated the Council for a good job done there. He also cautiously touched on the need to have members of quality rather then quantity. This was perhaps made in view of the incident whereby a licensed ham member encroached into the Law enforcement frequency. For the record, the perpetrator is not a MARTS member. En Husin proceeded to call the meeting open. He was presented with a momento from MARTS, the person in honour to present it was 9M2FK-Ishi (Ismail). He is widely acknoledged as the leading Most Awarded Ham operator in contest, and acknowledgements.
The President made a notice to all present about the recent passing of 9M2SMS (formerly 9W2YY- pls refer to previous obituary posting ) and rightfully called for a minute's silence in honour of our late Mr Tee. The meeting then proceeded with The Secretary (9M2CL-Bob) running through the past minutes with detailed reminder from 9M2LR-Richard, pertaining to the do's and dont's, gentle, I might add. With the relevant changes made due to typo errors, the meeting moved through the agendas without much objection.
One point that was brought up during the council report, when each council member, holding different portfolios, was the relevance of MARTS stance in view of the CW issue. (The CW Issue during discussion with MCMC was to remove CW as a requirement for Class A operators) The president gave a quick overview of the intention of MARTS to motion to members to decide on thier stance, by show of hands, and this is to be handed to MCMC in a form of formal declaration. It is hoped that the council will provide a detailed working paper on this issue. Following that The President also mentioned the IARU Region 3 Directors, working visit, with the Council, and the KL Office, as well as their intention (IARU) to seek an early opening of the 40m band, specifically the 7.1 - 7.2 mhz frequency. It was here that a reminder was made again, to compile detailed data for the review of the authorities to help release the band to Amateurs (If required, please refer IARU R3 link - Bandplan)
The items for discussion quickly passed, without any hitches. Given that some members did not receive their notice of meeting, the council gracefully allowed for inclusions in the matters arising. A letter was then read out in part by 9W2MCT-Tony, pertaining to certain issues.
1. To Motion a stand from MARTS on the CW Issue (which was already addressed by the Chair)
2. To seek a reciprocal link for Martsnews.Blogspot.com with www.marts.org.my (on the grounds that the blog has achieved its objective of being a forum for local HAM community, mostly MARTS members, and having had 10000 hits)
The reply from the chair was that MARTS already has a website, and have no intentions of linking to blogs which are deemed not neutral, and often consisting damaging postings. The President later said that moderated sites can be considered, and have no objections, if any postings are sent to the Marts webmaster for consideration.
3.To seek a motion from the council to adopt IARUs stance and also address the 'missing link'
4. To officially seek mention of the relevant regional offices, so that each is known to the other for ease of communication.
5. To seek a motion where members present can take a pledge, of allegiance (This motion was put to vote, and only 7 people agreed to take the pledge, and hence was not adopted)
In all, the meeting was a success, and the many stations which I met were certainly very welcoming. Most were ready to submit that it was a good and rewarding meeting, with the exception to those who were not there to object the adoption of the new constitution.
For the record, this was the pledge.
I, a valid member of the Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter’s Society, hereby pledge my loyalty to this society, and promise to uphold its integrity by placing its interest ahead of mine.
I shall assist when possible, to better the HAM Community, and will continue to do so in my capacity as an individual to build a bigger and stronger Amateur Radio Society.
From this day on, I will place aside my differences with each and anyone, and work towards a more active, visible, dependable and reputable MARTS.
Nevermind that, but one thing that is certainly true . . . .Line Clear has one of the best Nasi Kandar in town . .
de 9W2MCT-Tony
for more photos, courtesy of 9M2RT-Razif, please click on the link 'MARTS 53rd Annual General Meeting' in brown, above
de Martsnews.Blogspot.com
Personally,
I think its not correct to close down this blogspot.
We do not want to "kow tau" to all those superduper "anonymous" people that dont even want to identify themselves.
If we close this blogspot..those guys win..
DO NOT CLOSE THIS BLOGSPOT DOWN!
We have reached a pinnacle whereby even the "official" web site carries stale news.
Keep on Blogging!
10:40 PM
Yes... I agree this blog seems to be the pillars representing all amateur radio societies... Why abondon it suddently! We need ham voices to be heard! Keep on blogging and we will support all the way through!
8:18 AM
Leave it open bro, let them say what they want, its only words, hurt for awhile only, let them show how anal retardard them are to those that read
8:49 PM
Open this blog back.. we don't know else where to seek more info on Activities, Technology, Info on all about HAM Radio in Malaysia. Current Official Website contain less information.. we have no choice but to seek this blog to obtain information.
Open it up! ignore those who are not keen in this hobby..
9:28 PM
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9:40 PM
open what? spread your legs wide open then it's open la.
lu lang jin jia suka kap siao. open wah e lampa la.
kam diao je leh blogspot pun hoh liao lor. ko kui ii zo ham mi?
titto radio la. em si titto blogspot la.
like some 16 yr old sissy kids like to play with this sort of things.
2:38 AM
since u like blogspot, then close rkk & ruk la. why need repeaters?
sell your rigs & get money to setup your private server la.
it so fun that even need to register also can remain anonimus one wor.
2:45 AM
suchart, i know u can trace ip to pc that post the info.
pls go to court to get courtorder b4 u do it.
cia? fbi? or Femal Body Inspector?
oh Rodney will luuuuvvvvv to take the job.
2:55 AM
Jello,
This Blogspot Webmaster is away on holiday.
We do not need to get court order.We have friends at Bukit Aman and Putra Jaya. Watch your keystrokes!
3:49 AM
Seems blogging personal opinions is becoming a crime huh. And worst, it becomes a violation of engaging in offensive privacy intrusion by abusing personal relationship with the help of enforcement officers to accomplish personal goal. Suchart, you’ll be going to jail if I found out and rest assured that I have made a copy of what you have posted on the blogspot.
I’m sitting back and wait for you guys to come with a warrant of arrest to convict me of a crime in blogging.
6:34 AM
RKK, RUK no need to close la, you dont like you dont use la, simple as that.
12:19 AM
I didn't get a chance to write something about 9M2GL, this blog was closed before I could. There were some good comments made I was told. So some good did come out of this site, just need to let it do more.
1:34 AM
Dear all,
First of all, I don’t intend to make things worst. So please, do not criticize. Although I’m anonymous, this is because I don’t want to be recognized with the suggestions below which you might come across later.
I guess Jello didn’t mean to ask you guys to bring down the RKK & RUK. Please be understood that I’m not against you all as well. I guess the point is why we should have two websites within a club. It creates split, encourage polarization and segregation and this is the least many people want to see within MARTS.
People doing a good job posting updated info on the Internet blogspot doesn’t necessary mean they’ll do the same good job in managing the club. Updating info and management are two very different issues.
Leadership comes naturally and you can sense it when people around unanimously agreed to what you said and show respect when they talk to you. Not by creating split by setting up blogspot.
We are into amateur radio, posting info on the internet is the secondary priority for MARTS, although it is still important for those who missed the real-time broadcast, but does it really worth to put fists up and fight to reopen the blogspot?
As for what our club to do to further increase our popularity and publicity, let me suggest to you:
1. We can promote ham radio to schools. Talk to the principals, bringing in the hobby as one of the extra-curricula activities. We assign Tony (he’s a good speaker) to do the liaison. Arrange educators to give talks in the club. Educate the kids and I’m sure many will have strong interests. Tell them the story of radio during WW1 and WW2. That’ll definitely bring up the interests.
2. We could talk to the education ministry. Introduce the use of CW during NS training. Educate the kids so they not only know how to play M16 and climb walls.
3. Organise field days DX here in KL, working hand in hand with Penang guys and try hit each other using simplex frequency by using homebrew yagi.
4. Organize field trips to Fraser’s Hill, Cameron highlands and do DX-ing. (of course, participating members will pay for themselves).
5. Talk to Penang guys about how we could provide further assistance to coordinate nationwide activities.
The above are what you guys can do for the club. Not posting info on the blogspot. For those who are interested to win a seat in the upcoming AGM, please do all the above. You will definitely win a lot of confidence.
73
3:05 AM
Sometimes its hard to understand what people are thinking or saying, its normal to misinterpret things but with statements like :
"since u like blogspot, then close rkk & ruk la. why need repeaters?"
its hard not to ignore.
I see no harm in having another website providing information as long as it does not claim to be the "official website".
In the short time I started to follow this website (blogger) I fail to find any info that the admin is gunning for a post in the club unless the info came from outside or people are speculating unnecessary.
What puzzle me most is if the admin or the website (blogger) is considered not fit for anything, why then put a suggestion on how to run the club better, shouldn't the suggestion be put in the club official website.
6:10 AM