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[arrl-odv:19369] Re: Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by Richard J. Norton 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Please excuse me for engaging in discussion before voting, but would someone please answer a couple of questions about - C1 (as revised). Make ARRL the “gold standard” for volunteer emergency radio communications training. Rationale: This strategy builds on one of the ARRL’s strengths and would improve Amateur Radio’s emergency communications capabilities and our value to served agencies. 1) If this is a new objective, what was our previous objective with respect to "volunteer emergency radio communications training?" Was our previous objective to be number 2, number 3, or what? Is there any competition for this, or do we automatically default to the "gold standard" ranking because we are the only player? 2) Is being the "gold standard" something unusual enough for the ARRL that we would pick only one facet of Amateur Radio to attempt achieving it? I would have hoped that we would have always had the objective of being the best in most all aspects of Amateur Radio, but maybe not? I hope this doesn't become a public objective and I get asked these questions at a forum, unless some of you can provide me with some good answers. 73, Dick Norton, N6AA

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RE: [arrl-odv:19360] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by Cliff Ahrens 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

"Resolved, that the recommendations of the Executive Committee ofstrategies for implementation in 2011 are adopted." I vote YES. Cliff Ahrens, K0CA From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:27 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19360] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan All Directors: At its Monday teleconference the ARRL Executive Committee authorized a mail vote of the Board on its recommendations of strategies for implementation in 2011. You were sent the minutes of the teleconference earlier; here is the relevant section: After discussion, on motion of Mr. Isely, it was unanimously voted to recommend the following strategies to the Board for implementation during 2011: A4. Improve member awareness of IARU activities and issues via ARRL media. Rationale: This strategy is timely because the next World Radiocommunication Conference will be held in early 2012. B2. Provide a Web-based means for members to share knowledge on a timely, yet formal basis. Rationale: This capability is one of the reasons for the ARRL's investment in its new Web site and is one way to empower members by providing them with an opportunity to interact, collaborate, and learn from one another. C1 (as revised). Make ARRL the "gold standard" for volunteer emergency radio communications training. Rationale: This strategy builds on one of the ARRL's strengths and would improve Amateur Radio's emergency communications capabilities and our value to served agencies. D1. Develop web-based instructional videos produced by staff and members on technical and operational topics that encourage learning, encourage member involvement, give ARRL a more technical feel, and make members feel more valued. Rationale: The Executive Committee believes that the emphasis should be on motivating and empowering members to develop such videos, using the consumer-level video creation and production tools that recently have become available. E5. Achieve a cohesive relationship between ARRL and its Foundation. Rationale: This strategy is timely because of the Board-endorsed Centennial Campaign to launch the ARRL's Second Century in 2014. F1. Develop more effective incentives and materials for members and clubs to use in bringing potential hams to appropriate sections of the ARRL's Web site. Rationale: This strategy is closely related to F2 and the two strategies should be pursued in concert. During the course of discussion Mr. Frenaye noted that Strategies B2 and F1 represent the greatest departure from "business as usual" for the ARRL and therefore deserve emphasis. Mr. Sumner observed that Strategy C1 was not going to be fully achieved in a single year. On motion of Mr. Vallio it was unanimously voted to authorize a mail vote of the Board on this recommendation, to be completed by Friday, September 24. Please respond no later than next Friday, September 24 with your vote on the following: "Resolved, that the recommendations of the Executive Committee ofstrategies for implementation in 2011 are adopted." 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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[arrl-odv:19367] Re: Mail vote of the Board on Strategic Plan
by dick＠pobox.com 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

19 SEP 2010 - 2154 CDT At its Monday teleconference the ARRL Executive Committee authorized a mail vote of the Board on its recommendations of strategies for implementation in 2011. I vote AYE - Dick Isely, W9GIG

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RE: [arrl-odv:19365] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by Jim Weaver K8JE 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

Dave, I, too, vote aye. Jim Weaver Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for Amateur Radio -----Original Message----- From: David Woolweaver [mailto:k5rav@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 1:45 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19365] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan I vote Aye. David, K5RAV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3144 - Release Date: 09/19/10 02:34:00

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[arrl-odv:19365] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by David Woolweaver 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

I vote Aye. David, K5RAV

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[arrl-odv:19364] Re: Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by Brian Mileshosky 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

I vote "Aye". 73, Brian N5ZGT On Thu, 16 Sep 2010, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: > All Directors: > > At its Monday teleconference the ARRL Executive Committee authorized a mail vote of the Board on its recommendations of strategies for implementation in 2011. You were sent the minutes of the teleconference earlier; here is the relevant section: > > After discussion, on motion of Mr. Isely, it was unanimously voted to recommend the following strategies to the Board for implementation during 2011: > > A4. Improve member awareness of IARU activities and issues via ARRL media. Rationale: This strategy is timely because the next World Radiocommunication Conference will be held in early 2012. > > B2. Provide a Web-based means for members to share knowledge on a timely, yet formal basis. Rationale: This capability is one of the reasons for the ARRL's investment in its new Web site and is one way to empower members by providing them with an opportunity to interact, collaborate, and learn from one another. > > C1 (as revised). Make ARRL the "gold standard" for volunteer emergency radio communications training. Rationale: This strategy builds on one of the ARRL's strengths and would improve Amateur Radio's emergency communications capabilities and our value to served agencies. > > > > D1. Develop web-based instructional videos produced by staff and members on technical and operational topics that encourage learning, encourage member involvement, give ARRL a more technical feel, and make members feel more valued. Rationale: The Executive Committee believes that the emphasis should be on motivating and empowering members to develop such videos, using the consumer-level video creation and production tools that recently have become available. > > > > E5. Achieve a cohesive relationship between ARRL and its Foundation. Rationale: This strategy is timely because of the Board-endorsed Centennial Campaign to launch the ARRL's Second Century in 2014. > > > > F1. Develop more effective incentives and materials for members and clubs to use in bringing potential hams to appropriate sections of the ARRL's Web site. Rationale: This strategy is closely related to F2 and the two strategies should be pursued in concert. > > > > During the course of discussion Mr. Frenaye noted that Strategies B2 and F1 represent the greatest departure from "business as usual" for the ARRL and therefore deserve emphasis. Mr. Sumner observed that Strategy C1 was not going to be fully achieved in a single year. > > > > On motion of Mr. Vallio it was unanimously voted to authorize a mail vote of the Board on this recommendation, to be completed by Friday, September 24. > > > > Please respond no later than next Friday, September 24 with your vote on the following: > > > > "Resolved, that the recommendations of the Executive Committee of strategies for implementation in 2011 are adopted." > > > > 73, > > David Sumner, K1ZZ > > Secretary > > > > ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division On the web at www.RockyMountainDivision.org

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[arrl-odv:19363] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

<<091510.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 33, No. 37 September 15, 2010 -- Covers the period September 5-11. Upcoming Meetings and Events United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) September 27-October 1 - ARRL HQ Executive Committee Meeting October 23 @ 9:00am in St. Louis, MO Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 19 in Newington, CT Administration &Finance Committee November 20 @ 8:30am - ARRL HQ Web Site Update Reported by Katie Glass A new HQ staff contact page was added to the Web site. http://www.arrl.org/hq-staff-contacts Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND The final Field Day submissions have been added and all of the database work has been completed. The photos for QST and the web have been selected. We are now in the process of writing the full article. There was a favorable outcome in the Bozak cellphone ticket case in NY State. Thanks to the efforts of ARRL Volunteer Counsel Jeremy Rase, KC2JRD, the case was dismissed before trial on the grounds that the definitions used to define cellular telephones in NY State did not include amateur radio transmitters. While this is not precedent setting, it underscores that the language of the law is vital to such cases. It also highlights the value of the ARRL VC program. We have received word of a favorable outcome in the drafting of a tower ordinance in Cleveland County (Shelby), NC. The ARRL Regulatory Information Branch had several conversations with county zoning / planning officials that preceded a meeting between county officials and local amateurs on September 7. While it is still pending approval by the County Commission, the proposed ordinance would allow amateur support structures in all county zoning districts, as well as only requiring a 30% set-back for towers of 75-feet or more in height. Thanks to ARRL NC SM Bill Moraine, N2COP and his team for their efforts on this project. At the request of the FCC and Jon Siverling, the RIB Manager has had discussions with Crefton Niles, the new Director of Public Utilities/Telecommunications Officer in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications & Utilities on the island of Anguilla. Niles is seeking information on how to develop and implement easy reciprocal licensing for Amateurs visiting his country. We will continue to work with him to build a viable position to present to the Ministry officials. A situation was brought to our attention regarding a General class licensee who apparently has held an Extra class callsign through the vanity program for about a dozen years. This has been turned over to Laura Smith at the FCC. There were also several reciprocal license questions asked and answered as well as a couple of questions on memorial club callsigns. We also responded to a couple of queries regarding requirements for control operators when using a club license. Finally, two power line noise problems were turned over to Mike Gruber in the lab. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP The interview with the rock band Arcade Fire is complete and a brief article has been sent for QST use. Media Hits column and 2010 Leonard Award announcement have also been written for QST. Working with Dave Clausen, W2VV, we have been able to restore Hello-Radio.org. ARECC Level-1 course edits are in progress and should be done by end of the month or sooner. Exploration and consultation regarding three possible video projects for 2011 continues along with providing materials requested for 75th ARES promotional activities and budget preparations. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH Production continues on the second issue of Spectrum Defense Matters, due to mail at the end of September. Year-t0-date revenues for Defense total $123,197 as of 8/31/2010. The first response to the Education & Technology mailing was received on 9/8/2010. To date return total $2760. A mailing to Diamond Club participants will mail at the end of September, including all lapsed Diamond Club donors and those up for annual renewal. The emphasis of this mailing is to encourage monthly and quarterly giving. The offer includes an ARRL calendar with a Diamond Club contribution or pledge of $100 or more by December 31. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed The ARRL Letter and voiced and produced ARRL Audio News for September 9, 2010. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R During the last week, the warehouse crew fulfilled 592 packages for publication and product orders, and three batches of QST mailing supplements. Amy Hurtado began preparing the Statement Of Ownership, Management, And Circulation for each of the ARRL periodicals: QST, NCJ and QEX. The completed document must be published in each of the journals. This is an annual US Postal Service requirement for publishers that use the Periodicals Postage Mailing Class. Amy Hurtado and Bob Inderbitzen participated in a digital magazine demonstration, along with a handful of other staff throughout the organization involved in this planning. The 2011 edition ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is available for ordering. Books ship during the first week of October. Marketing copy and covers are being produced for some upcoming ARRL publications: the revised first edition of ARRL's PIC Programming for Beginners, and 50 Years of Innovation supplementary CD (800+ images of vintage gear). A planning meeting was held with members of the IT group to review further refinements and improvements to the publications and products e-store. The first 500 units of the new ARES 75th Anniversary Challenge Coin have been fulfilled. 2000 units were produced. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW Joe updated the web code practice files. He processed regular QSL card requests and one Qualifying Run certificate. He also readied and installed three (3) newer PCs for use in the Operating Studios. These PCs are used for visitor operating logging and other amateur radio applications. Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the middle part of the month of September. He also assisted the DXCC department with the editing of applications. Field Organization/Public Service Team Headquarters has received several intruder reports this past week including a shortwave broadcast station being heard on 14.055 MHz, a Russian military station on 7.117 MHz, and an unidentified station on 7.030 MHz. An updated report was sent to the FCC regarding interference to an Indiana repeater and West Central Florida. Official Observers are checking out malicious interference occurring on a 2 meter repeater there. A number of questions were handled regarding operating overseas and foreign amateurs operating in the United States. We also received a report of business use of a repeater which is being followed up on and a complaint about interference that occurred on a repeater that is being used to convey information about hurricane Earl. Now that the September 10th Section Manager nominating petition deadline has passed (for terms starting in January), the following incumbent Section Managers are *not* facing opposition during the Fall election period: Dee Turner, N4GD, West Central Florida; Tom Dick, KF2GC, Northern New York; George Strayline, W2GSS, Southern New Jersey; Mike Lisenco, N2YBB, New York City/Long Island, and Art Zygielbaum, K0AIZ, Nebraska. Phil Temples, K9HI, was the only nominee for SM in Eastern Massachusetts, and he will succeed Mike Nielsen, W1MPN, who decided not to run for another term of office. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List Kathy Allison 9/22-9/27 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 9/17 Vacation Joe Carcia 9/24pm Vacation Mike Corey 9/16-9/17 NPSTC Meeting, Orlando, FL `` 9/21-9/23 HS Conference, Biloxi, MS `` 10/8-10/16 GAREC Conference, Curacao/Vacation `` 10/31-11/4 IAEM Conference, San Antonio, TX `` 11/17 NPSTC Meeting, Washington, DC Steve Ewald 9/17-9/18 EMCOMM East; Rochester, NY Steve Ford 9/20 Vacation Scott Gee 10/4 Vacation Mike Gruber 9/27-10/1 Vacation Dan Henderson 9/24-10/3 Ten-Tec Hamfest,(TN)/W4DXCC/SEDCO/Vacation `` 10/13-10/19 Pacificon, San Ramon, CA/Beale AFB `` 11/12-11/16 Indiana State Convention, Ft. Wayne, IN/Vacation Mary Hobart 9/24 Vacation `` 10/1 Vacation `` 10/15-10/16 Pacificon, San Ramon, CA `` 10/22 Vacation `` 10/29 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 9/30-10/4 UK National Hamfest/RSGB Harold Kramer 10/8-10/10 Florida State Convention, Melbourne, FL Monique Levesque 9/20-9/24 Vacation Maryann Macdonald Sick Leave Dave Sumner 9/16 Washington `` 9/30-10/9 IARU R2 Conference/AC Meeting, El Salvador `` 10/22pm-10/24 Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis , MO

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RE: [arrl-odv:19361] RE: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes
by Jim Weaver K8JE 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Tnx, Dave. Just checking. 73, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for Amateur Radio _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:31 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19361] RE: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes Jim, that was indeed discussed. I tried to capture that in the following sentence: "This is an ongoing strategy both in terms of the number of volunteers and the scope of opportunities for volunteer involvement." 73, Dave K1ZZ _____ From: Jim Weaver K8JE [mailto:K8JE@ARRL.org] Sent: Thu 9/16/2010 2:56 AM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes Dave and the EC, I appreciate the effort and time the EC invested in focusing the Strategic Plan on 2011. As is readily seen, a number of the objectives are stated in rather general terms. As a result, I have a question about the thinking of the EC concerning item E.4. This past year, it appears from your report that staff's focus on increasing the use of volunteers was to encourage more members to become involved in historic positions -- e.g. existing appointed positions. This is good. Knowing there has been a meaningful amount of discussion among some directors regarding the use of volunteers in new or unique ways, I wonder if the thinking of the EC on E.4. includes focusing on the latter possibilities as well? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for Amateur Radio _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes Here are the minutes of Monday night's Executive Committee teleconference. David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3135 - Release Date: 09/15/10 14:34:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3137 - Release Date: 09/15/10 14:34:00

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RE: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes
by Jim Weaver K8JE 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dave and the EC, I appreciate the effort and time the EC invested in focusing the Strategic Plan on 2011. As is readily seen, a number of the objectives are stated in rather general terms. As a result, I have a question about the thinking of the EC concerning item E.4. This past year, it appears from your report that staff's focus on increasing the use of volunteers was to encourage more members to become involved in historic positions -- e.g. existing appointed positions. This is good. Knowing there has been a meaningful amount of discussion among some directors regarding the use of volunteers in new or unique ways, I wonder if the thinking of the EC on E.4. includes focusing on the latter possibilities as well? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for Amateur Radio _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19358] Executive Committee Teleconference Minutes Here are the minutes of Monday night's Executive Committee teleconference. David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3135 - Release Date: 09/15/10 14:34:00

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[arrl-odv:19360] Mail vote of the Board on strategic plan
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

All Directors: At its Monday teleconference the ARRL Executive Committee authorized a mail vote of the Board on its recommendations of strategies for implementation in 2011. You were sent the minutes of the teleconference earlier; here is the relevant section: After discussion, on motion of Mr. Isely, it was unanimously voted to recommend the following strategies to the Board for implementation during 2011: A4. Improve member awareness of IARU activities and issues via ARRL media. Rationale: This strategy is timely because the next World Radiocommunication Conference will be held in early 2012. B2. Provide a Web-based means for members to share knowledge on a timely, yet formal basis. Rationale: This capability is one of the reasons for the ARRL's investment in its new Web site and is one way to empower members by providing them with an opportunity to interact, collaborate, and learn from one another. C1 (as revised). Make ARRL the "gold standard" for volunteer emergency radio communications training. Rationale: This strategy builds on one of the ARRL's strengths and would improve Amateur Radio's emergency communications capabilities and our value to served agencies. D1. Develop web-based instructional videos produced by staff and members on technical and operational topics that encourage learning, encourage member involvement, give ARRL a more technical feel, and make members feel more valued. Rationale: The Executive Committee believes that the emphasis should be on motivating and empowering members to develop such videos, using the consumer-level video creation and production tools that recently have become available. E5. Achieve a cohesive relationship between ARRL and its Foundation. Rationale: This strategy is timely because of the Board-endorsed Centennial Campaign to launch the ARRL's Second Century in 2014. F1. Develop more effective incentives and materials for members and clubs to use in bringing potential hams to appropriate sections of the ARRL's Web site. Rationale: This strategy is closely related to F2 and the two strategies should be pursued in concert. During the course of discussion Mr. Frenaye noted that Strategies B2 and F1 represent the greatest departure from "business as usual" for the ARRL and therefore deserve emphasis. Mr. Sumner observed that Strategy C1 was not going to be fully achieved in a single year. On motion of Mr. Vallio it was unanimously voted to authorize a mail vote of the Board on this recommendation, to be completed by Friday, September 24. Please respond no later than next Friday, September 24 with your vote on the following: "Resolved, that the recommendations of the Executive Committee of strategies for implementation in 2011 are adopted." 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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