September 2006 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:14441] Re: Walstrom family names
by dick＠pobox.com 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

1 SEP 2006 - 1425 CDT Both of Wade's sons have graduated and are now out of the house. I think Steve is the younger of the two and recently started a job in Seattle. Rob is living in Minneapolis. I talked with Rob (at Wade's house) last night and the tentative plan is for a service as early as next Tuesday. This is to be determined by the funeral home availability. I'm guessing this will be determined sometime today or Saturday morning. I told Rob that Judy and I were planning on driving over for the service and he said he would call and/or email me the information as soon as the arrangements are completed. - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:14440] Germany Trip Report
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Good afternoon, Attached you'll find my trip report of my 6 days in Germany representing ARRL and our members. 73, Mary K1MMH

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[arrl-odv:14439] Graphics Award
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

FYI...and Congrats to Sue and Di, again ARRL Winner in 2006 American Graphic Design Award For the second year in a row, ARRL has been recognized by Graphic Design USA as a winner of the American Graphic Design Awards. The award specifically honors the graphic designs used in ARRL's convention display and exhibit materials at the ARRL National Convention held at Dayton Hamvention(r) in 2005. The designs, selected by a nationwide panel of judges, were composed by ARRL Headquarters graphic designers Sue Fagan and Diane Szlachetka. The competition is among the most prestigious design awards. It is among the most selective, too, as only 10% of the thousands of entries were honored this year. Please join me in extending congratulations to Di and Sue for their award-winning contributions. Bob 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/ hkramer(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:14438] Re: Walstrom family names
by Bruce Frahm K0BJ 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Wade's XYL is Solveig (attended at least one board meeting) and sons are Rob and Steve (1 in college, 1 graduated I think...) 7431 Macon Drive Cedar Rapids IA 52411

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[arrl-odv:14437] Re: Returning Home
by Henry R. Leggette 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Hi Everyone: I returned home on last night. Thanks to Karl for getting the word out about my absent and being in Mississippi with my brother. He was hit in the eye with a nail as it was being driven into some wood. He glanced the nail and it flew and hit him broad sided in the eye. The cornea was torn and damaged. My brother received surgery Sunday evening after the accident. I will be going back down after Labor Day and I will advise you all when and how I can be reached if needed. He will be having surgery again I believe on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. Thanks for all your prayers! 73, Henry - WD4Q

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[arrl-odv:14436] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ - SK
by Henry R. Leggette 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

What a loss for all of us! He was a fine gentleman as we had a long talk during my first time on the front row. He will be missed! My prayers go out for Wade's family. Henry - WD4Q

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[arrl-odv:14434] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by jfenster＠pacifier.com 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Joel and our Board Family, I just got home from work and was shocked to hear about Wade. Too many of our group has passed away during my tenure as Vice Director and now Director. We need to take care of ourselves and each other. The time we have is too short. Shirley and my regards are extended to Wade's family and friends. He was a real gentleman and will be missed. Jim K9JF >

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[arrl-odv:14435] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by Bruce Frahm K0BJ 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

As you all know Wade's EE knowledge, love of ham radio, boardsmanship and willing service to ARRL will be sorely missed by members of the Midwest Division and our board. While Joel's news (phone call relayed by Janice) came as a shock it wasn't a complete surprise. Wade was not his usual spot-on self two Sundays ago at the KS convention in Salina, and last Thursday he asked me to cover him at Joplin, mentioning he thought he could be headed for the hospital again. When my report email went un-commented on I was afraid he might indeed have been sent to the hospital, but goodness -- this was not expected. I suspect he may have been more concerned than he let on..... Wade had health issues 2+ years ago and was found to have a leukemia-like condition. The Drs thought it was not as serious as leukemia, but the nebulous nature of it was troubling. He'd improved enough by election cycle time to re-run, but was having troubles again the last few months -- in particular the past 3 weeks. If I hear further details that haven't been passed along I'll QSP. 73 OT Bruce

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[arrl-odv:14433] Re: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ SK
by dick＠pobox.com 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

31 AUG 2006 - 2015 CDT Joel, thanks for calling me this afternoon. I had not yet turned on this computer today because of the various projects I have to coordinate with a contracted remodeling of both upstairs bathrooms that should have been completed about two weeks ago and still has a week plus to go. I will really miss Wade's precise and intelligent outlook on the world. His unexpected passing is a personal jolt for me. I came to know him really well in our committee work on the Ethics & Election Committee and the Executive Committee. In the last couple of years we developed a strong personal friendship. I have the ARRL to thank for my getting to know Wade and Solveig... a major perk in this job as far as I am concerned. Schedule permitting, Judy and I plan to attend his funeral/memorial service. - Dick, W9GIG

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