December 2008 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [arrl-odv:17420] Heads-up re membership email glitch
by Bill Edgar 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

Dave, Thanks for the heads up. Do you think it might help letting the Section Managers know this also so they can be prepared if members question them? Best wishes for better 2009! - Bill N3LLR From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:01 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17420] Heads-up re membership email glitch During a Web database restoration two weeks ago, something happened - we're not quite sure what it was - that caused some old email records of membership renewal acknowledgments to be reloaded into an active file. This resulted in some members - we don't know how many but we've heard from about 20 so far - receiving a duplicate email of one that they had been sent when they renewed some time ago. The duplicates bear the original date but cause confusion, particularly if the recipient does not notice the old date or if their membership has expired in the meantime. Adding to the confusion is the fact that the messages are signed by Katie Breen, who of course has left the staff. When members contact us about this the customer service team verifies their current membership status, apologizes, and advises them to ignore the message. We hope we have figured out how to avoid a recurrence. It's too much to hope that 2009 will be glitch-free but we'll try! 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:17420] Heads-up re membership email glitch
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

During a Web database restoration two weeks ago, something happened - we're not quite sure what it was - that caused some old email records of membership renewal acknowledgments to be reloaded into an active file. This resulted in some members - we don't know how many but we've heard from about 20 so far - receiving a duplicate email of one that they had been sent when they renewed some time ago. The duplicates bear the original date but cause confusion, particularly if the recipient does not notice the old date or if their membership has expired in the meantime. Adding to the confusion is the fact that the messages are signed by Katie Breen, who of course has left the staff. When members contact us about this the customer service team verifies their current membership status, apologizes, and advises them to ignore the message. We hope we have figured out how to avoid a recurrence. It's too much to hope that 2009 will be glitch-free but we'll try! 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:17419] Counting Down to Triple Play
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

The rest of the country may be waiting in anticipation for the ball to drop in Times Square, but we're looking forward to the launching of the Triple Play Award five hours prior to that at midnight UTC (don't forget to account for the Leap Second). LoTW is ready. If you are an LoTW user all that's necessary to track your Triple Play progress is to have created a WAS Award Account. Once you have your first Triple Play credit the last line in the "Account Status" list will be "Triple Play" and you will be able to track your progress the same way you track any WAS award. I hope we hear a burst of activity tonight! 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:17418] Commissioner Tate Leaves the FCC
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate's service has come to an end after three years. While she was renominated by President Bush in mid-2007 for a new five-year term, the nomination was not acted on by the Senate and she cannot continue past the seating of the new Congress. As for whether this is cause for celebration, in the words of my favorite fictional political figure Francis Urquhart, "You might think that. I couldn't possibly comment." Thus the FCC enters the New Year with two Republicans, two Democrats, and a vacancy to be filled by the incoming President. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:17417] Re: In hospital: Nancy Huntington, WB9HGN
by Andy Oppel 30 Dec '08

30 Dec '08

My sentiments exactly, Howie. (Kay always says it best). -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Kay Craigie <n3kn(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Howie, we will keep Nancy, you, and all your family in our good thoughts > for > a quick and complete recovery! 73 - Kay N3KN > > > -- ----- Andy Oppel andy.oppel(a)gmail.com

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RE: [arrl-odv:17415] In hospital: Nancy Huntington, WB9HGN
by Kay Craigie 30 Dec '08

30 Dec '08

Howie, we will keep Nancy, you, and all your family in our good thoughts for a quick and complete recovery! 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:17415] In hospital: Nancy Huntington, WB9HGN
by Howard Huntington 30 Dec '08

30 Dec '08

My wife Nancy, WB9HGN is recovering remarkably well in the hospital following a life threatening condition some weeks ago. She suffered internal bleeding due to an aneurysm which is very serious. We are very thankful for medical attention she has received and her continued recovery. Nancy needs to regain her strength following so much hospital time. She is now in a rehab facility within the hospital with therapy three hours per day. Our family is hopeful the rehab stay will be brief and she will be home soon. Your prayers will be much appreciated. I am compelled to bring this to ODV however Nancy wants us all to continue to move forward to serve our members. Thank you for your continued support. Howie, K9KM

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Back
by Joel Harrison 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Greetings to all. I trust everyone had a Merry Christmas and enjoying the remaining days of the holiday season. Kim and I have returned and I'm back in the office today for the first time in two weeks. I have some things that I will update you on tomorrow morning. I have a work meeting this afternoon and tonight but otherwise I'm back on email, etc. My inbox, which I was very pleased to have emptied prior to our departure, has flooded again so if you have one sitting in the queue please be patient while I work the pile-up. 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:17413] Draft Agenda
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: Here is the draft agenda for our January 16-17 meeting. Please advise me of any desired additions or changes. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary <<Draft Agenda.doc>>

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[arrl-odv:17412] RE: [arrl-odv:17410] FCC Information Sheet on Amateur Radio
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Jim, I seem to recall that we provided some input with regard to the ARES URL, but I believe the page content was mainly a product of FCC staff. 73, Dave K1ZZ From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@ARRL.org] Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 2:13 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17410] FCC Information Sheet on Amateur Radio Dave, A local friend was browsing the FCC web site and came across http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/services/amateur.html. I'm curious if you or others at HQ may have contributed to it? In a general sense, quoting from or copying this sheet might be another useful item to include in selected requests by local clubs for funding or recognition by local governments and agencies. 73, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.net; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is!

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