Application for Membership

Instructions

You may print this page and fill it in by hand (please print clearly), or
You may download the Microsoft Word Application doc file, fill it in on the computer, then print it.
Bring the completed form, with dues, to our monthly dinner meeting, or mail to:
AARC, Inc. - PO Box 1641 - Athens, TX 75751

Call Sign(s):
Name (First Mid Last):
Address:
City, ST ZIP:
Phone:
Real E-Mail Address:
May we place your e-mail address on our web site's roster page? (Circle) Yes - No
Amateur License Class:	(Circle) Novice - Tech – Tech Plus - General - Advanced - Extra
Are You an ARRL Member?	(Circle) Yes - No
Prior AARC Club Membership?	(Circle) New - Prior Member Returning – Just Update My Info
Where did you hear about us?	(Circle) Web - Other Ham - Repeater - Other:
What Are Your Major Radio Hobby Interests?
Are You a Storm Spotter?	(Circle) Yes - No - Interested - Not Interested
Like to Join Our ARES Group?	(Circle) Yes - No - Interested - Not Interested
Membership Type Desired:	Full (Voting Member)	$25.00
or:	Associate (Non-voting)	$15.00
and:	Family (non-voting, Immed. family of Full member)	$10.00
and:	Initiation Fee (First-time applicants only)	$5.00
	Total Enclosed:

AARC Use (initial each and date)

Call Validated: ________ Dues Received: ________App Approved_________ Date_________

Comments:

General Information:

Membership - There are three flavors:

Full- for active hams that want autopatch access, and wish to vote at meetings to elect the Board of Directors, or possibly hold office.
Associate - For hams that just want to help support the club, have autopatch access, and be on the mailing list. Associate members cannot vote or hold office.
Family - For immediate family members living in the same household as a Full member. Family members have autopatch access but cannot vote and are not on the mailing list.

One-time initiation fee - There is a fee of $5 for all first-time members. If you have been a member in the past, the fee does not apply.

Autopatch

Once your membership has been accepted, we will give you a card with autopatch access instructions. The autopatch includes access to local numbers, 911, and speed-dialing. The 3-minute timeout timer on the repeater applies.

Web Site

We have a well-featured and useful Amateur Radio web site. All members and interested non-members are encouraged to use it. The site includes club info, maps to meetings, weather and emergency links, club activities, photos, achievements, Tech and General exam training, a large technical section and much more. The site address is www.athensarc.org. Email to the club is info et athensarc dit org. We welcome your questions and comments!

Weekly Net

The club meets each Monday night at 8 PM on the 147.220 + No Tone K5EPH repeater. It is an open, directed net, and members and visitors are welcome. The net includes traffic, weather net practice (sometimes), ARRL Audio News, Trading Post, and Technical Questions.

Monday Breakfast

Those who can, meet Monday mornings at 8-ish for breakfast and fellowship at the Athens Whataburger. Monitor the repeater from 7:30 AM onwards. This is where all the world's problems are solved - please come and help with this massive task…

Monthly Dinner

We eat and fellowship on the First Thursday of Each Month, at 6 PM. See the web site for location and map, or listen to the weekly net on Monday nights for announcements.

Weather and Emergency Activities

We activate a Skywarn weather net when severe weather approaches. You are welcome to obtain the certification and participate. See the web site, or ask, for Skywarn training schedules (classes from Jan-Apr). We also have an Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) group. To apply, obtain the ARES application form. There is no fee.

Field Day and SET

We have a diversified and exciting Field Day operation each year. Plan on dragging out all your stuff, spending the night, and having a great time! We are also discussing the implementation of the annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET) activity for our ARES members.