August 2006 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [arrl-odv:14425] Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Kay Craigie 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Oh Lord, what a terrible thing. I remember working with him drafting the re-write of the rules & regs of the Field Organization in the old Volunteer Resources Committee. He could always find the right words when I got stuck for how to phrase something. It was a pleasure to work with him, and I am very sad that there won't be any more opportunities for us to benefit from his intelligence and good sense. 73 - Kay N3KN

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Loss
by Dr. David Woolweaver 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Wade was a dedicated amateur radio operator and an exceptional Director. He is in our prayers. Please keep us informed as to arrangements. David

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[arrl-odv:14430] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Frank Fallon 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

I am both shocked and saddened. Wade was a "class guy." I had the good fortune to get to know to this quite bright man pretty well sitting next to him at meetings and working together with him on committees. He was a very fair and thinking individual. I think I can speak for all of us on the board and say that we admired him and the values he stood for. He will be missed. I just cannot believe that he is gone. His family and he are in our prayers here. Frank....N2FF.......

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[arrl-odv:14429] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Coy Day 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Joel, What a shock! We all lost a good friend. Please let us know what the arrangements are when they are available. Coy ==== Joel Harrison wrote: > I am deeply saddened to report to you that Director Wade Walstrom, W0EJ, > became a silent key this morning while undergoing a lung biopsy at a local > hospital. > > > > Solveig called me a few minutes ago with the unfortunate news. > > > > Further arrangements will be passed on as they become available. > > > > With sadness, > > > > Joel W5ZN > > -- Coy Day, N5OK 20685 SW 29 Union City, OK 73090 405-483-5632

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[arrl-odv:14428] Re: FW: August Travel Report
by Jim Weaver 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

I certainly agree about the winner of the ugliest antenna contest. I'm amazed it will fold to a size small enough to travel. On the other hand it seems it would be a very utilitarian item to have to enhance seating at football, etc. games. ;-) Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director Great Lakes Division, ARRL 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-0142; E-mail k8je(a)arrl.org -----Original Message----- From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:51 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14419] FW: August Travel Report Hi, I thought that I would pass on these trip reports from Katie. Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 860 594 0220 hkramer(a)arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/>

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[arrl-odv:14427] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Brian Mileshosky 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Joel (et al) -- I'm so very sorry to hear about Wade. During my short time on the board he was a wonderful person to work with and just chat with. It goes to show that our number could be up at any moment, which is why we live life to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers go to Wade and his family. 73, Brian, N5ZGT On Thu, 31 Aug 2006, Joel Harrison wrote: > I am deeply saddened to report to you that Director Wade Walstrom, W0EJ, > became a silent key this morning while undergoing a lung biopsy at a local > hospital. > > Solveig called me a few minutes ago with the unfortunate news. > > Further arrangements will be passed on as they become available. > > With sadness, > > Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:14426] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Huntington Howard-CADV02 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

It is a great loss, so sudden. Our prayers go to Wade's family and friends for a fine gentleman. Howie, K9KM ________________________________ From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:03 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14425] Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK I am deeply saddened to report to you that Director Wade Walstrom, W0EJ, became a silent key this morning while undergoing a lung biopsy at a local hospital. Solveig called me a few minutes ago with the unfortunate news. Further arrangements will be passed on as they become available. With sadness, Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:14425] Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Joel Harrison 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

I am deeply saddened to report to you that Director Wade Walstrom, W0EJ, became a silent key this morning while undergoing a lung biopsy at a local hospital. Solveig called me a few minutes ago with the unfortunate news. Further arrangements will be passed on as they become available. With sadness, Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:14424] Re: MARS
by Jim Weaver 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Harold, Out of curiosity, what (if any) relativity would your discussions with Army MARS have toward AFMARS and NAVMARCORPMARS? I believe they are now under the same Chief MARS, but am not sure. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director Great Lakes Division, ARRL 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-0142; E-mail k8je(a)arrl.org -----Original Message----- From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:58 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14420] MARS Hi, FYI -MARS, Dave Patton and I have been conducting ongoing discussions with Lawrence "Grant" Hays, AAA9E/WB6OTS, of Army MARS regarding the relationship between MARS and the ARRL. These discussions began at Dayton when Dave Sumner, Dave Patton and I had an informal meeting with Grant the new Army Mars Chief, Kathy Harrison, AAA9A. We have discussed many ways that we can work together and we hope to have some specific proposals in the future. Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org/ <http://www.arrl.org/> hkramer(a)arrl.org <mailto:hkramer@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:14423] HSMM Working Group
by Joel Harrison 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Last night the HSMM Working Group held a previously scheduled conference call. Just prior to the call, Chris and I received an email from Chairman John Champa, K8OCL, seeking advice on how best to proceed on the subject of encryption, something the board has debated and has chosen not to take any formal action on. This morning, Champa called CTO Paul Rinaldo, the HSMM Working Group Board Liaison, and informed him the entire working group resigned during last nights teleconference. I have accepted their resignation en masse and have authorized the immediate termination of the HSMM Working Group reflector. ARRL's relationship with this working group has unfortunately been contemptuous in recent months with the HSMM Working Group attempting to dictate ARRL board policy. Chairman Champa has done a good job, under the circumstances, in attempting to keep the group focused on its original charge. Progress has been made over the past few years of their existence; unfortunately there was just too much strife internally among the group and it finally took its toll of the best of them. You will recall these problems were well known and in January the board instructed the group to focus on and complete its original charge this year and submit its final recommendations and report at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Champa will be preparing a final report and we can then begin considering what is most productive in this area, just earlier than in January. There is neither need for further action at this point nor a need to determine our next steps regarding HSMM, but something we can now begin to think about for possible action in January. 73 Joel W5ZN

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