May 2002 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [ARRL-ODV:7213] Re: Joe Walsh
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 16 May '02

16 May '02

Thanks, Tuck. I'll be in Escondido in August. Hopefully Joe will be there. Mary -----Original Message----- From: Tuck Miller NZ6T ARRL SWD Vice Director [mailto:nz6t@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:09 AM To: arrl-odv(a)listserv.arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7213] Re: Joe Walsh Mary, Joe was at one of our Southwestern Division Conventions a few years back, hopefully he will attend this year as well. This years dates are Aug 16-18. Tuck NZ6T "Hobart, Mary K1MMH" wrote: > Good morning, George, > > I sent a message back to Smokey (his agent) asking if Joe would be in or > around CT anytime soon. The resonse was negative, but I was encouraged to > write to Joe about the project (which I will do promptly) and hope we can > maintain contact. And we'll work on next year. > > Mary > > -----Original Message----- > From: George Race [mailto:wb8bgy@arrl.org] > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 3:34 PM > To: arrl-odv(a)p1k.arrl.org > Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7203] Re: Joe Walsh > > Hi Mary: > > Thanks for the update. Hopefully we can get him to look favorably upon us > in some other way. > > I actually invited him to the January meeting in Dallas in 2001. Maybe we > can somehow get him to visit Newington, see the programs we are involved in, > and then be our guest for the Thursday evening get together prior to the > July board meeting. > > Just an idea seed for you to think about. > > 73...and see you Thursday. > > George > > -----Original Message----- > From: Hobart, Mary K1MMH [mailto:mhobart@arrl.org] > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:59 PM > To: ODV (E-mail) > Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7202] Joe Walsh > > Good morning! > > I just received word from his agent that Joe Walsh will be unable to join us > in Dayton this weekend, due to recording commitments with the Eagles. But I > haven't given up. > > Mary > > You're invited...to inspire the next generation to enjoy Amateur Radio. The > power of Amateur Radio will be expanded into the classroom to dramatically > improve education in math, science, geography, social studies, economics and > more. Join this landmark effort by making the most generous contribution > when you receive a letter this month. Thank you. > > Mary M. Hobart, K1MMH > Chief Development Officer > ARRL > 225 Main Street > Newington CT 06111 > Tel: 860-594-0397 > email:mhobart@arrl.org -- ************************************************ Remember, Helping Others....Always Worthwhile!! Southwestern Division Vice Director American Radio Relay League (ARRL) The national association for AMATEUR RADIO Are you a member yet? If not, visit http://www.arrl.org/join.html 2002 SWD Convention, Aug 16-18 For Registration forms, click on http://sd2002.hamcon.net/mainpage.html?registration.html Tuck's Personal Web Page: http://www.qsl.net/nz6t

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RE: [ARRL-ODV:7217] Write Congress
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 15 May '02

15 May '02

I'm sorry to have to wave a caution flag, but sometimes that's what you pay me for. Article 12 of the ARRL Articles of Association reads in part: "No substantial portion of the activities of our Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and our Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office." The reason for this is that is one of the basic requirements to be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Obviously this leads to the question, "What does 'substantial' mean?" There is no clear answer to that question; case law is vague and nobody wants to be the subject of a case that provides a clearer definition. So Congress has provided 501(c)(3)s with an option. By filing a Form 5768 with the IRS they can elect to come under a formula that defines exactly how much they can spend on influencing legislation. We have not elected to do so but we could, and if we are going to move beyond simply working the halls of Congress ourselves and encouraging our own ARRL members to write their Congressmen we probably should. The reason is that attempting to influence legislation through communicating with the general public (which means anyone other than our own members) is regarded as grassroots lobbying, not direct lobbying. The IRS regards direct lobbying and grassroots lobbying differently and there are different limits for each (the limit for grassroots lobbying is much lower). We (and every other 501(c)(3)) have to report the expenditures separately for each although we have not engaged in grassroots lobbying in the past and so we have not had to break it down that way. Historically we have limited our lobbying to direct lobbying, by addressing only our own members. Just because this is what we've done in the past doesn't mean we have to do so in the future, but if we change we must be aware of the implications and act accordingly. Before we engage in grassroots lobbying I think the Board should consider electing to file Form 5768, so if we're going to move in that direction I would like to bring you an explanation of the law and a recommendation at the July Board Meeting. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: sysop(a)bfdin.com [mailto:sysop@bfdin.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 5:29 PM To: arrl-odv(a)listserv.arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7217] Write Congress Jim, Should the American Red Cross national office, National Weather Service, Salvation Army, APCO and other agencies the ARRL supports with emergency or disaster communications also be encouraged to write their representative and the bill sponsor as well? It may help our cause if we can get those agencies, plus their local offices to write in supporting this bill. - Bill N3LLR AR>Greetings: AR>Later today we should have a bill number that we can refer to our AR>members. I am asking you, the Directors and Vice Directors to call each AR>of your section managers and urge them to: AR>1. Write their congressman. AR>2. During their club visits have a handout that they can give to the AR>members pointing out the "hot link" on our web site that will refer them AR>to their representatives. AR>3. Some section managers actually know their representative personally. AR>I am asking that they visit in person or call. AR>4. Send a QSL card to their representative with a note that they urge AR>their representative to support bill_________. AR>We have a lot to talk about in our club visits and conventions and I AR>know you will be happy to point out what your League has done in the AR>last few months. Possible new bands, and a CC&R bill in Congress! AR>Thanks! AR>Jim Haynie, W5JBP AR>President

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[ARRL-ODV:7216] Write Congress
by sysop＠bfdin.com 15 May '02

15 May '02

Jim, Should the American Red Cross national office, National Weather Service, Salvation Army, APCO and other agencies the ARRL supports with emergency or disaster communications also be encouraged to write their representative and the bill sponsor as well? It may help our cause if we can get those agencies, plus their local offices to write in supporting this bill. - Bill N3LLR AR>Greetings: AR>Later today we should have a bill number that we can refer to our AR>members. I am asking you, the Directors and Vice Directors to call each AR>of your section managers and urge them to: AR>1. Write their congressman. AR>2. During their club visits have a handout that they can give to the AR>members pointing out the "hot link" on our web site that will refer them AR>to their representatives. AR>3. Some section managers actually know their representative personally. AR>I am asking that they visit in person or call. AR>4. Send a QSL card to their representative with a note that they urge AR>their representative to support bill_________. AR>We have a lot to talk about in our club visits and conventions and I AR>know you will be happy to point out what your League has done in the AR>last few months. Possible new bands, and a CC&R bill in Congress! AR>Thanks! AR>Jim Haynie, W5JBP AR>President

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RE: [ARRL-ODV:7210] Re: 7 MHz WRC-03 update
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 15 May '02

15 May '02

Rick, my feeling is that it's too early to worry about that. The absolutely earliest date for step 1 of the implementation of any of the methods is 2005, and while we will argue for the earliest possible implementation it is more likely to be 1 April 2007 because that's when the 7300-7350 kHz broadcasting allocation that was made in 1992 becomes official. Also, it's impossible to predict how much spectrum above 7100 kHz will be available to amateurs outside Region 2, and what the sharing arrangement will be. I think the time to begin addressing the internal issues of how we use whatever allocation we get will be the round of regional IARU conferences beginning in 2003 (Taiwan) or 2004 (Trinidad & Tobago). Dave K1ZZ (back in Newington) -----Original Message----- From: K5ur(a)aol.com [mailto:K5ur@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 8:56 PM To: arrl-odv(a)listserv.arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7210] Re: 7 MHz WRC-03 update Hi Dave: Regarding the various 40 meters proposals, can you tell us the view on the U.S. hams getting the phone segment coordinated with the world? Tnx. 73, Rick - K5UR

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RE: [ARRL-ODV:7203] Re: Joe Walsh
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 15 May '02

15 May '02

Good morning, George, I sent a message back to Smokey (his agent) asking if Joe would be in or around CT anytime soon. The resonse was negative, but I was encouraged to write to Joe about the project (which I will do promptly) and hope we can maintain contact. And we'll work on next year. Mary -----Original Message----- From: George Race [mailto:wb8bgy@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 3:34 PM To: arrl-odv(a)p1k.arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7203] Re: Joe Walsh Hi Mary: Thanks for the update. Hopefully we can get him to look favorably upon us in some other way. I actually invited him to the January meeting in Dallas in 2001. Maybe we can somehow get him to visit Newington, see the programs we are involved in, and then be our guest for the Thursday evening get together prior to the July board meeting. Just an idea seed for you to think about. 73...and see you Thursday. George -----Original Message----- From: Hobart, Mary K1MMH [mailto:mhobart@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:59 PM To: ODV (E-mail) Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7202] Joe Walsh Good morning! I just received word from his agent that Joe Walsh will be unable to join us in Dayton this weekend, due to recording commitments with the Eagles. But I haven't given up. Mary You're invited...to inspire the next generation to enjoy Amateur Radio. The power of Amateur Radio will be expanded into the classroom to dramatically improve education in math, science, geography, social studies, economics and more. Join this landmark effort by making the most generous contribution when you receive a letter this month. Thank you. Mary M. Hobart, K1MMH Chief Development Officer ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0397 email:mhobart@arrl.org

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RE: [ARRL-ODV:7203] Re: Joe Walsh
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 15 May '02

15 May '02

What time do you want to meet in the Marriott lobby Thursday night? 6? 6:30? Mary -----Original Message----- From: George Race [mailto:wb8bgy@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 3:34 PM To: arrl-odv(a)p1k.arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7203] Re: Joe Walsh Hi Mary: Thanks for the update. Hopefully we can get him to look favorably upon us in some other way. I actually invited him to the January meeting in Dallas in 2001. Maybe we can somehow get him to visit Newington, see the programs we are involved in, and then be our guest for the Thursday evening get together prior to the July board meeting. Just an idea seed for you to think about. 73...and see you Thursday. George -----Original Message----- From: Hobart, Mary K1MMH [mailto:mhobart@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:59 PM To: ODV (E-mail) Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7202] Joe Walsh Good morning! I just received word from his agent that Joe Walsh will be unable to join us in Dayton this weekend, due to recording commitments with the Eagles. But I haven't given up. Mary You're invited...to inspire the next generation to enjoy Amateur Radio. The power of Amateur Radio will be expanded into the classroom to dramatically improve education in math, science, geography, social studies, economics and more. Join this landmark effort by making the most generous contribution when you receive a letter this month. Thank you. Mary M. Hobart, K1MMH Chief Development Officer ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0397 email:mhobart@arrl.org

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Re: [ARRL-ODV:7197] 7 MHz WRC-03 update
by K5ur＠aol.com 15 May '02

15 May '02

Hi Dave: Regarding the various 40 meters proposals, can you tell us the view on the U.S. hams getting the phone segment coordinated with the world? Tnx. 73, Rick - K5UR

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[ARRL-ODV:7205] More good news
by sysop＠bfdin.com 14 May '02

14 May '02

Good job! Frank, if you have a web site we can put a link on from the Atlantic Division web site, I'll be glad to link it in. If not, we'll be glad to put something on our division web site for WNY and NNY Section members to use to encourage their local legislators to support the bill. - Bill N3LLR AR>I wanted to get this out before some of you departed for Dayton. Tomorrow we should have the bill number and I will send that out as well. The attached was introduced today by Rep. (D) Israel of New York. Those of you that remember the photo of Rep. Israel, Frank Fallon and myself on the web now know what we were up to. This will be a long and hard effort to get through both houses, but you can say with pride that the ARRL has been really proactive! 73 Jim Haynie, W5JBP President

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More good news
by W5JBP＠aol.com 14 May '02

14 May '02

I wanted to get this out before some of you departed for Dayton. Tomorrow we should have the bill number and I will send that out as well. The attached was introduced today by Rep. (D) Israel of New York. Those of you that remember the photo of Rep. Israel, Frank Fallon and myself on the web now know what we were up to. This will be a long and hard effort to get through both houses, but you can say with pride that the ARRL has been really proactive! 73 Jim Haynie, W5JBP President

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Correct Date
by W5JBP＠aol.com 14 May '02

14 May '02

You will note that the date on the floor statement says: Thursday, May 9. That was the original date but it did not happen due to some language changes. You can make the correction. Jim Haynie

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