BECOME A MEMBER of the GREAT  FALLS  AREA  AMATEUR  RADIO  CLUB

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ALL MEMBERS  MUST FILL OUT A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ANNUALLY THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP OUR DATABASE OF INFORMATION CORRECT. 

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Any licensed Amateur Radio operator may become a member of the Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club.  Membership is open to all without regard to age, race, sex, religion, political or social class.   It emphasizes people's common interest in electronics and communications, not their differences or level of abilities.  It is not necessary to hold an amateur radio license to join the club as an ASSOCIATE member.   Prospective members should have read the BYLAWS of the organization prior to applying for membership. Members and applicants should also be aware of and attempt to follow the AMATEUR's CREED. 

Annual individual membership fees are $25.00 ( details )  for a full (voting) membership.  If your spouse or children, living in the same household are licensed Amateur Radio Operators, they may apply to become full (voting) members at a cost of $10.00 per individual.  ASSOCIATE* (non-voting) memberships are also $10.00 per individual.

LICENSED AMATEURS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE GRANTED FULL MEMBERSHIP STATUS AT NO CHARGE.

 

Initial (first time) GFAARC membership fees are PRORATED from the current month to the end of the year. Recent former members are expected to pay full dues regardless of the month the dues are paid.

Membership fees are due each JANUARY, and can be paid to the club treasurer at the monthly club meeting, or may be mailed, along with a completed application, to: G.F.A.A.R.C.
P.O. Box 1763
Great Falls  MT  59403-1763. 

If you have any questions about membership or anything in general send an E-Mail to:
info@w7eca.org 

Members with special circumstances may make split payments of membership dues.
Individuals should contact the club president to discuss the matter.

PLEASE   NOTE:  Most of the repeaters in the GFAARC area are CLUB OWNED, and MAINTAINED for the most part by club funds and / or voluntary donations.    Although there ARE expenses involved in the installation and maintenance of the GFAARC REPEATER SYSTEMS,  please understand that the GFAARC repeaters  ARE OPEN REPEATERS !  That means OPEN TO ANYONE - regardless of GFAARC membership or any other support.   Visitors to the area, as well as LOCAL amateurs should feel free to utilize the GFAARC repeater system.  Any support non members may provide, although welcomed, is strictly VOLUNTARY.
* Usually, but not always, "ASSOCIATE" members live out of the immediate area, yet wish to help support club, it's repeaters, and other club sponsored events.

The Amateur's Creed

The Radio Amateur is:

    Considerate...never knowingly uses the air in such a way to lesson the
        pleasure of others.

    Loyal...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to their fellow radio
        amateurs, their local radio club, and to the American Radio Relay League,
        through which Amateur Radio is represented.

    Progressive...with knowledge abreast of science. It is well-built and
        efficient. Operating practice is above reproach.

    Friendly...slow and patient sending when requested, friendly advice and
        counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration
        for the interests of others. These are marks of the amateur spirit.

    Balanced...radio is their hobby. They never allow it to interfere with any of
        the duties they owe to their home, job, church, school, or community.

    Patriotic...their knowledge and their station are always ready for the
        service of his country and their community.

Who wrote the Amateur's Creed?
The Amateur Creed was composed in 1928 by Paul M. Segal - then 9EEA in Denver,  and General Counsel of the ARRL.   The creed has been updated a few times over the intervening years, to update the text and put it into contemporary terms.   The Amateur's Creed appears in a number of ARRL publications such as the Handbook, and is just as valid today as it has been for nearly 70 years.

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Why Are Amateur Radio Operators Called "HAMS" ?

The Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club is a 501 (c) 3    NOT FOR PROFIT Organization.
Information concerning Tax Deductible donations of funds or equipment, or donations
of any other kind, should be addressed to:
Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club
Attention:  Club President
P.O. Box 1763
Great Falls MT  59403-1763
or Via E-Mail to: president@w7eca.org