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[arrl-odv:17275] Fwd: RE: FW: Convention this weekend
by Tom Frenaye 16 Oct '08

16 Oct '08

I had the pleasure of presenting the ARRL Technical Merit Award to Ed Hare this last weekend. As always, it was good to see Ed and his message below speaks for itself. Following the presentation at the ARRL forum, Ed gave one of his good talks on RFI issues to a good-sized audience. -- Tom >Subject: RE: FW: Convention this weekend >Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:02:54 -0400 >From: "Hare, Ed W1RFI" <w1rfi(a)arrl.org> >To: "Tom Frenaye" <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> > >Hi, Tom, > >It was nice to see you at the CT state convention this past weekend. It was good to take a short break from the work on my house. > >Please pass along to the Board my appreciation for the Technical Merit Award. My being recognized by the ARRL Board of Directors was truly a very big deal for me, and the plaque will occupy a space on my shack wall forever. > >Although staff work is recognized annually at ARRL HQ (and every two weeks), as is true in many organizations like ARRL, staff are also volunteers in many ways. It means a lot to me to have my volunteerism recognized by the ARRL Board, especially since issuing a volunteer award to staff is not a usual occurrence. > >ARRL means a lot to many of us at HQ, and we appreciate that the Board are also volunteers, in every sense of the word. In my case, the appreciation is two way, as I appreciate the fact that there are over 30 people willing to serve on the Board, to ensure that ARRL's policy is set by the elected representatives of the members that provide the support that keeps ARRL going. > >73, >Ed Hare, W1RFI >ARRL Laboratory Manager >225 Main St >Newington, CT 06111 >Tel: 860-594-0318 >Email: W1RFI(a)arrl.org > ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:17274] Re: Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web
by w3kd＠aol.com 14 Oct '08

14 Oct '08

Dick, we are aware of a number of these instances, typically originating in Eastern Europe or other countries where enforcement is very difficult. We have been sending cease and desist letters out periodically, but they have not been particularly effective. This case is particularly egregious, however, and covers a lot of our publications. It is worth a closer look. Thanks for sending this along. We will?see if we can find a means of dealing with this more effectively than we have in the past, but enforcement is very expensive and is something like "whack-a-mole". You hit one on the head, and another pops up. ? 73, Chris W3KD Christopher D. Imlay BOOTH, FRERET, IMLAY & TEPPER, P.C. 14356 Cape May Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6011 (301) 384-5525 telephone (301) 384-6384 facsimile W3KD(a)ARRL.ORG -----Original Message----- From: Richard J. Norton <richardjnorton(a)gmail.com> To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:41 am Subject: [arrl-odv:17270] Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web My predecessor found this - http://www.mininova.org/det/721439 I assume the League knows about it? I also assume we don't feel there is anything we should be doing about it? 73, Dick, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:17273] Re: Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web
by andy.oppel＠gmail.com 14 Oct '08

14 Oct '08

Perhaps a "cease and desist" letter is in order. And maybe we can share our discovery with the other orgs so they can do the same. -- Andy, N6AJO ------Original Message------ From: dick(a)pobox.com To: arrl-odv Sent: Oct 14, 2008 10:06 AM Subject: [arrl-odv:17272] Re:Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web 14 OCT 2008 - 1206 CDT Hello Dick... I took a quick scan through the web site you listed in your message. It appears that this person/group have pirated far more than ARRL publications. I also saw RGSB, RAC, ARCI items posted for download. - Dick, W9GIG Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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[arrl-odv:17272] Re:Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web
by dick＠pobox.com 14 Oct '08

14 Oct '08

14 OCT 2008 - 1206 CDT Hello Dick... I took a quick scan through the web site you listed in your message. It appears that this person/group have pirated far more than ARRL publications. I also saw RGSB, RAC, ARCI items posted for download. - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:17271] Telemarketing Trial
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 14 Oct '08

14 Oct '08

Hi, I wanted to let you know that we will be starting a telemarketing trial sometime in the next few weeks. TeleReach, Inc., http://www.telereachinc.com <http://www.telereachinc.com/> , a professional telemarketing firm here in Connecticut, will implement this campaign. The majority of TeleReach's business is newspaper subscription telemarketing so they have very applicable experience. TeleReach staff will be calling lapsed members to persuade them to join again. They will only be calling members who have lapsed within the last 18 months in order to comply with telemarketing regulations. TeleReach will also comply with all no-call list restrictions and restrictions that apply to individual states. We will be starting with a list of about 20,000 lapsed members. Of the 20,000 lapsed members, they expect to actually reach about 10,000 and estimate receiving about a 5% -10% result. An additional benefit of this effort is that we will be collecting feedback on why former members left the ARRL and what has persuaded to rejoin our ranks. After we complete this trial, we will evaluate its effectiveness and proceed from there. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860 594 0220 email: hkramer(a)arrl.org web: www.arrl.org/ <http://www.arrl.org/>

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[arrl-odv:17270] Pirate Versions of ARRL Publications on Web
by Richard J. Norton 13 Oct '08

13 Oct '08

My predecessor found this - http://www.mininova.org/det/721439 I assume the League knows about it? I also assume we don't feel there is anything we should be doing about it? 73, Dick, N6AA

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RE: [arrl-odv:17268] RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign
by K8JE 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

Dave, First, I'd sure like to know how widespread the "error" covered. Second, my level of "un-"trust of RC at this moment says this current fiasco is merely another in a step down the old rosy path, and is indicative of gross disregard or at least carelessness by RC for the welfare of their volunteers. My gut tells me it is this that is the real problem, not the fact that Mybackgroundcheck.com screwed up. I will hold off discussing the situation at least for now; however, I believe by discussing it, we would demonstrate vividly our concern for our members to our members. Isn't this what they deserve? Just an alternate opinion. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:17 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17268] RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Jim, my advice is that we not do an All Points Bulletin on this subject. Most ARRL members are not affected by this. The ones that are, will be receiving a followup email from the vendor. If asked about it by an ARRL member, of course we should tell them what we know (namely, that the first email was sent in error and should be disregarded). Telling our members "If you received such-and-such message please disregard it" when most of them didn't receive it and won't know what we're talking about (and won't care) is a recipe for confusion and make-work. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:11 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, I understand your request not to discuss the note from RC. You are not suggesting we should avoid discussing the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation, are you? This solicitation is a public, done-deal. Let me know. Tnx. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Jim, I would advise against doing that. Right now it's a Red Cross issue. If you bring it up, it becomes an ARRL issue. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:34 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, Inasmuch as we do not know how widely the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation was distributed, I would like to explain the issue in my coming e-letter. Before doing this, I want to be certain it is OK to refer to the position Ms. Hurst stated on behalf of the agency. Is this OK to do? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 1:28 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign The Red Cross has disavowed the email: The following message is from Melissa Hurst, Senior Vice President, Human Resources: Many employees and volunteers received an e-mail this morning from the Red Cross background check vendor, MyBackgroundCheck.com, which was sent in error. The message is entitled, "Your American Red Cross Background Check Results". Please disregard this e-mail, as it was not an approved message from the American Red Cross. Human Resources at national headquarters has contacted the vendor who will send a subsequent e-mail to all those who received the original message notifying them of the error. No action is required on your part regarding any of these messages. We will research the situation with the vendor to determine where the error occurred and ensure that it does not happen again. We regret any confusion or disruption this has caused you; please feel free to share this message with your employees and volunteers. Thank you. From: Andy Oppel [mailto:andy@andyoppel.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:37 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Apparently MyBackgroundCheck.com is sending an e-mail like the one shown below to everyone who had a Red Cross background check attempting to convince them to sign up for ongoing service. It says that the Red Cross does not require it, but I wonder how many will fall for it anyway? (I removed the member's name from the e-mail to protect his privacy). -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO [] <http://images.postdirect.com/master/11/1114993/mbc_logo.jpg> Dear [name here], Your background check results have aged beyond 90 days and have expired. Your ability to view these results, share these results with others and to receive notification when others wish to view your report has also expired. **IMPORTANT** The American Red Cross and/or the local chapter to which you applied still have the original report on file or access to that report. No action from you is required. We realize that the ability to view and monitor your report via your personal account is important to you. Most customers also value receiving notification when others request to view their background report. Renew your account now and continue to take advantage of these important features and benefits! Renew Reactivate <http://link.p0.com/u.d?JYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8P=531> Your Existing Account * Regain access - View your existing report * Share your existing report with others * Invite others to view your report * Only $4.99 per month!* $14.95 1 time fee for 90 days viewing <http://link.p0.com/u.d?X4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8I=541> [] Upgrade Upgrade your personal criminal history report to ensure accuracy and control access! U.S. <http://link.p0.com/u.d?C4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8V=551> Criminal Basic * Scans millions of public criminal records. * Updated reports delivered quarterly - monitor your public record. * Notification when someone requests to view your report - grant/deny access. * Check your public record for accuracy - see what others report on your name. * Investigate if crimes are being committed in your name. * Invite others to view your report. $9.95 /month <http://link.p0.com/u.d?B4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8e=561> [] U.S. <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> Criminal PLUS <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> * All the benefits of our basic package PLUS Identity Theft Protection. * Fraud alerts placed on your credit with all three credit bureaus - receive notification of all credit inquiries * Pre-approved Credit Offers and Junk Mail Blocking - the most common method identity thieves use to steal your identity. * Annual credit report included. * Plus U.S. Criminal Package * BEST VALUE! $14.95 /month <http://link.p0.com/u.d?W4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8k=581> [] Sincerely, The Team at MyBackgroundCheck.com _____ MyBackgroundCheck.com, PO Box 492770 Redding, CA 96049 Tel: (800) 503.2364 ext.281 To opt-out of email marketing communications from MyBackgroundcheck.com, click <http://preemploy.p0.com/unsubscribe.jsp?&s=5ejk&i=9180063512> here. For more information about MyBackgroundCheck.com's Privacy Policy, click here <http://link.p0.com/u.d?YYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8q=601> . *Monthly fee billed quarterly at $14.95 C 2008 MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing. All rights reserved. Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)alamedanet.net

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[arrl-odv:17268] RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

Jim, my advice is that we not do an All Points Bulletin on this subject. Most ARRL members are not affected by this. The ones that are, will be receiving a followup email from the vendor. If asked about it by an ARRL member, of course we should tell them what we know (namely, that the first email was sent in error and should be disregarded). Telling our members "If you received such-and-such message please disregard it" when most of them didn't receive it and won't know what we're talking about (and won't care) is a recipe for confusion and make-work. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:11 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, I understand your request not to discuss the note from RC. You are not suggesting we should avoid discussing the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation, are you? This solicitation is a public, done-deal. Let me know. Tnx. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.net <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> ; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! ________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Jim, I would advise against doing that. Right now it's a Red Cross issue. If you bring it up, it becomes an ARRL issue. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:34 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, Inasmuch as we do not know how widely the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation was distributed, I would like to explain the issue in my coming e-letter. Before doing this, I want to be certain it is OK to refer to the position Ms. Hurst stated on behalf of the agency. Is this OK to do? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.net <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> ; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! ________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 1:28 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign The Red Cross has disavowed the email: The following message is from Melissa Hurst, Senior Vice President, Human Resources: Many employees and volunteers received an e-mail this morning from the Red Cross background check vendor, MyBackgroundCheck.com, which was sent in error. The message is entitled, "Your American Red Cross Background Check Results". Please disregard this e-mail, as it was not an approved message from the American Red Cross. Human Resources at national headquarters has contacted the vendor who will send a subsequent e-mail to all those who received the original message notifying them of the error. No action is required on your part regarding any of these messages. We will research the situation with the vendor to determine where the error occurred and ensure that it does not happen again. We regret any confusion or disruption this has caused you; please feel free to share this message with your employees and volunteers. Thank you. From: Andy Oppel [mailto:andy@andyoppel.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:37 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Apparently MyBackgroundCheck.com is sending an e-mail like the one shown below to everyone who had a Red Cross background check attempting to convince them to sign up for ongoing service. It says that the Red Cross does not require it, but I wonder how many will fall for it anyway? (I removed the member's name from the e-mail to protect his privacy). -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO []<http://images.postdirect.com/master/11/1114993/mbc_logo.jpg> Dear [name here], Your background check results have aged beyond 90 days and have expired. Your ability to view these results, share these results with others and to receive notification when others wish to view your report has also expired. **IMPORTANT** The American Red Cross and/or the local chapter to which you applied still have the original report on file or access to that report. No action from you is required. We realize that the ability to view and monitor your report via your personal account is important to you. Most customers also value receiving notification when others request to view their background report. Renew your account now and continue to take advantage of these important features and benefits! Renew Reactivate Your Existing Account <http://link.p0.com/u.d?JYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8P=531> * Regain access - View your existing report * Share your existing report with others * Invite others to view your report * Only $4.99 per month!* $14.95 1 time fee for 90 days viewing [] <http://link.p0.com/u.d?X4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8I=541> Upgrade Upgrade your personal criminal history report to ensure accuracy and control access! U.S. Criminal Basic <http://link.p0.com/u.d?C4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8V=551> * Scans millions of public criminal records. * Updated reports delivered quarterly - monitor your public record. * Notification when someone requests to view your report - grant/deny access. * Check your public record for accuracy - see what others report on your name. * Investigate if crimes are being committed in your name. * Invite others to view your report. $9.95 /month [] <http://link.p0.com/u.d?B4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8e=561> U.S. Criminal <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> PLUS <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> * All the benefits of our basic package PLUS Identity Theft Protection. * Fraud alerts placed on your credit with all three credit bureaus - receive notification of all credit inquiries * Pre-approved Credit Offers and Junk Mail Blocking - the most common method identity thieves use to steal your identity. * Annual credit report included. * Plus U.S. Criminal Package * BEST VALUE! $14.95 /month [] <http://link.p0.com/u.d?W4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8k=581> Sincerely, The Team at MyBackgroundCheck.com ________________________________ MyBackgroundCheck.com, PO Box 492770 Redding, CA 96049 Tel: (800) 503.2364 ext.281 To opt-out of email marketing communications from MyBackgroundcheck.com, click here <http://preemploy.p0.com/unsubscribe.jsp?&s=5ejk&i=9180063512> . For more information about MyBackgroundCheck.com's Privacy Policy, click here <http://link.p0.com/u.d?YYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8q=601> . *Monthly fee billed quarterly at $14.95 (c) 2008 MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing. All rights reserved. Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)alamedanet.net

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RE: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign
by K8JE 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

Dave, I understand your request not to discuss the note from RC. You are not suggesting we should avoid discussing the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation, are you? This solicitation is a public, done-deal. Let me know. Tnx. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Jim, I would advise against doing that. Right now it's a Red Cross issue. If you bring it up, it becomes an ARRL issue. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:34 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, Inasmuch as we do not know how widely the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation was distributed, I would like to explain the issue in my coming e-letter. Before doing this, I want to be certain it is OK to refer to the position Ms. Hurst stated on behalf of the agency. Is this OK to do? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 1:28 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign The Red Cross has disavowed the email: The following message is from Melissa Hurst, Senior Vice President, Human Resources: Many employees and volunteers received an e-mail this morning from the Red Cross background check vendor, MyBackgroundCheck.com, which was sent in error. The message is entitled, "Your American Red Cross Background Check Results". Please disregard this e-mail, as it was not an approved message from the American Red Cross. Human Resources at national headquarters has contacted the vendor who will send a subsequent e-mail to all those who received the original message notifying them of the error. No action is required on your part regarding any of these messages. We will research the situation with the vendor to determine where the error occurred and ensure that it does not happen again. We regret any confusion or disruption this has caused you; please feel free to share this message with your employees and volunteers. Thank you. From: Andy Oppel [mailto:andy@andyoppel.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:37 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Apparently MyBackgroundCheck.com is sending an e-mail like the one shown below to everyone who had a Red Cross background check attempting to convince them to sign up for ongoing service. It says that the Red Cross does not require it, but I wonder how many will fall for it anyway? (I removed the member's name from the e-mail to protect his privacy). -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO [] <http://images.postdirect.com/master/11/1114993/mbc_logo.jpg> Dear [name here], Your background check results have aged beyond 90 days and have expired. Your ability to view these results, share these results with others and to receive notification when others wish to view your report has also expired. **IMPORTANT** The American Red Cross and/or the local chapter to which you applied still have the original report on file or access to that report. No action from you is required. We realize that the ability to view and monitor your report via your personal account is important to you. Most customers also value receiving notification when others request to view their background report. Renew your account now and continue to take advantage of these important features and benefits! Renew Reactivate <http://link.p0.com/u.d?JYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8P=531> Your Existing Account * Regain access - View your existing report * Share your existing report with others * Invite others to view your report * Only $4.99 per month!* $14.95 1 time fee for 90 days viewing <http://link.p0.com/u.d?X4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8I=541> [] Upgrade Upgrade your personal criminal history report to ensure accuracy and control access! U.S. <http://link.p0.com/u.d?C4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8V=551> Criminal Basic * Scans millions of public criminal records. * Updated reports delivered quarterly - monitor your public record. * Notification when someone requests to view your report - grant/deny access. * Check your public record for accuracy - see what others report on your name. * Investigate if crimes are being committed in your name. * Invite others to view your report. $9.95 /month <http://link.p0.com/u.d?B4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8e=561> [] U.S. <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> Criminal PLUS <http://link.p0.com/u.d?K4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8b=571> * All the benefits of our basic package PLUS Identity Theft Protection. * Fraud alerts placed on your credit with all three credit bureaus - receive notification of all credit inquiries * Pre-approved Credit Offers and Junk Mail Blocking - the most common method identity thieves use to steal your identity. * Annual credit report included. * Plus U.S. Criminal Package * BEST VALUE! $14.95 /month <http://link.p0.com/u.d?W4Gtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8k=581> [] Sincerely, The Team at MyBackgroundCheck.com _____ MyBackgroundCheck.com, PO Box 492770 Redding, CA 96049 Tel: (800) 503.2364 ext.281 To opt-out of email marketing communications from MyBackgroundcheck.com, click <http://preemploy.p0.com/unsubscribe.jsp?&s=5ejk&i=9180063512> here. For more information about MyBackgroundCheck.com's Privacy Policy, click here <http://link.p0.com/u.d?YYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8q=601> . *Monthly fee billed quarterly at $14.95 C 2008 MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing. All rights reserved. Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)alamedanet.net

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[arrl-odv:17266] RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

Jim, I would advise against doing that. Right now it's a Red Cross issue. If you bring it up, it becomes an ARRL issue. Dave From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 4:34 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Dave, Inasmuch as we do not know how widely the Mybackgroundcheck.com solicitation was distributed, I would like to explain the issue in my coming e-letter. Before doing this, I want to be certain it is OK to refer to the position Ms. Hurst stated on behalf of the agency. Is this OK to do? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.net <mailto:k8je@arrl.net> ; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! ________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 1:28 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17256] RE: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign The Red Cross has disavowed the email: The following message is from Melissa Hurst, Senior Vice President, Human Resources: Many employees and volunteers received an e-mail this morning from the Red Cross background check vendor, MyBackgroundCheck.com, which was sent in error. The message is entitled, "Your American Red Cross Background Check Results". Please disregard this e-mail, as it was not an approved message from the American Red Cross. Human Resources at national headquarters has contacted the vendor who will send a subsequent e-mail to all those who received the original message notifying them of the error. No action is required on your part regarding any of these messages. We will research the situation with the vendor to determine where the error occurred and ensure that it does not happen again. We regret any confusion or disruption this has caused you; please feel free to share this message with your employees and volunteers. Thank you. From: Andy Oppel [mailto:andy@andyoppel.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:37 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17252] MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing Campaign Apparently MyBackgroundCheck.com is sending an e-mail like the one shown below to everyone who had a Red Cross background check attempting to convince them to sign up for ongoing service. It says that the Red Cross does not require it, but I wonder how many will fall for it anyway? (I removed the member's name from the e-mail to protect his privacy). -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO []<http://images.postdirect.com/master/11/1114993/mbc_logo.jpg> Dear [name here], Your background check results have aged beyond 90 days and have expired. 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For more information about MyBackgroundCheck.com's Privacy Policy, click here <http://link.p0.com/u.d?YYGtu3EdIhyr_H8lseV8q=601> . *Monthly fee billed quarterly at $14.95 (c) 2008 MyBackgroundCheck.com Marketing. All rights reserved. Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)alamedanet.net

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