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[arrl-odv:21737] SCC Monthly financial Report
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

Good afternoon, I am pleased to distribute the latest financial report for the Second Century Campaign. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 73, Mary K1MMH Mary M. Hobart, K1MMH Chief Development Officer ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio(tm) Telephone: 860-594-0397 Fax: 860-594-0259 email: mhobart(a)arrl.org <<SCC Monthly Financial Report 05312013.xlsx>>

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[arrl-odv:21736] Re: Value of MOUs
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

Jim, you asked about the ARRL-CAP Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU was signed at the ARRL National Convention at Dayton in May 2005 by President Jim Haynie, although Kay Craigie handled the project with CAP. The wording of the MOU was worked out in the March-May 2005 time frame and was approved by the Executive Committee by email vote about a week before the convention. The MOU lays out pretty well the areas of common interest between the two organizations as well as the constraints and conditions that apply to each, notably that CAP uses federal government frequencies. A joint response by CAP and ARES in Kansas is described on page 77 of April 2011 QST. We have not done much at the national level in cooperation with CAP although we have publicized some of their activities. A recent development is that when we visited FEMA Director Craig Fugate, KK4INZ we learned that CAP had made a major contribution to post-Sandy damage documentation as described here: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/97241/massive-post-sandy-aerial-imagery-missio…. Using cameras with a geolocation feature it is possible to take aerial photos that can be keyed to a map, so damage at specific locations can be assessed. He also described an unannounced communications exercise he had called to test CAP’s communications capabilities, with mixed results – but I’m not sure we would have done any better. Bottom line: Given Director Fugate’s interest in utilizing both CAP and ARRL we ought to be working more closely. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:21734] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

<<060513.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 36, No. 23 June 5, 2013 -- Covers the period May 26-June 1. Upcoming Meetings and Events Vice Director Orientation July 17 in Newington, CT Administration & Finance Committee July 18 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Programs & Services Committee July 18 @ 9:00am in Newington, CT Annual Board Meeting July 19-20, 2013 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Bob Allison completed testing of a high end, HF and six meter transceiver. The transceiver required extra testing since it had two individual receivers with different performance levels. The data table, charts and other information was compiled and sent to the Product Review Editor. The manufacturer also got the initial data table for their review. Bob tested an inexpensive software defined radio receiver. A data table was compiled and passed along to the Product Review Editor. Bob also tested a 2 meter mobile transceiver for advertising acceptance. This particular model originally had a "scrambler" feature, which cannot be used in the Amateur Service. The (advertising) distributor contacted the manufacturer and had them disable this feature for all future shipments. Bob's tests confirmed the scrambler function was disabled on a recently imported unit. The transceiver also was tested for FCC emission compliance. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Diane Petrilli reports that May ended with 161,415 members-growth of 152 members over April. 76% of May 2013 expirees paid on time (vs. 73% last May). We are continuing to sustain a higher membership total than predicted year-to-date; 1,556 members over May's membership goal. Jackie Ferreira reports that May product sales were $337,571, exceeding the months sales forecast of $329,375 (this amount has been adjusted for coupons and promotions applied to sales in Dayton). Direct sales were $228,259; dealer sales were $109,312. Direct sales are up almost $10k from May 2012. Year to date, sales are ahead of forecast by $86,828. Sales at our exhibit in Dayton contributed $60,240 to direct sales ($66k in 2012, $67.5k in 2011, $65k in 2010, $64k in 2009). There were 1,203 membership applications collected (1,175 in 2012), contributing dues of $70,525 ($65,380 in 2012) and total membership years of 2,077 (1,845 in 2012). There were 164 applications received from new and lapsed members. The 2013 Field Day product line (t-shirts, hats, pins, patches, mugs) contributed $31,902 in sales during May ($29.4k in May 2012). Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity (reported by Steve Capodicasa): Week of Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 5/28/2013* 1,359 662 * May 27 was a holiday (Memorial Day) Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 5 Weeks Logbook Processing Time 3-5 Business Days W1AW On Saturday and Sunday, seven members of the US Power Squadrons (USPS) were on hand to operate W1AW. The theme of the activity was to promote the 100th anniversary (in 2014) of both the American Radio Relay League and the United States Power Squadrons as well as the 75th Anniversary of W1AW. This event also commemorated those who founded these organizations. It also celebrated the partnership between ARRL and USPS and their shared century of public service. The USPS presented ARRL with a Certificate of Appreciation, congratulating the ARRL on its 100 years of service. Their activity was on 40 to 6 meters. This included some PSK31 contacts and D-Star contacts (made via the W1HQ-A 23cm module). In all, 926 QSOs were made. In addition to hosting US Power Squadron members all weekend, prior to it Joe processed one Qualifying Run certificate and one endorsement. He updated the web code practice files and web qualifying run schedules. He also created the texts for the June W1AW Qualifying Runs. Joe also began the process of obtaining quotes to have the upstairs conference ceiling and walls repaired and painted. On Friday, Joe and Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, made scheduled contacts between W1AW and a few members of the RSGB staff. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 7/4 Holiday Leona Adams 7/5-7/12 PTO Joe Carcia 6/28 PTO `` 7/1-7/5 PTO `` 7/12 PTO `` 7/19 PTO `` 7/26 PTO Steve Ford 6/10-6/11 Assoc. & Media Pub. Conference, Washington, DC Scott Gee 6/7-6/11 PTO `` 6/21-6/26 PTO Mike Gruber 6/3-6/7 PTO `` 6/21 PTO `` 8/26-8/30 PTO Mary Hobart 5/30-6/7 PTO Gail Iannone 6/28-7/5 PTO Bob Inderbitzen 6/25-7/3 Friedrichshafen Convention, Germany/PTO Harold Kramer 6/6pm-6/7 Guest speaker, Framingham ARA, Framingham, MA Sean Kutzko 6/6-6/10 PTO `` 6/27-6/30 Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Estes Park, CO Zack Lau 7/1-7/5 PTO Diane Petrilli 8/5-8/9 PTO Barry Shelley 6/7 PTO Dave Sumner 6/27-6/30 Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Estes Park, CO `` 7/3-7/7 RSGB Centenary, Bedford, England

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[arrl-odv:21730] Value of MOUs
by Jim Weaver K8JE 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

Dave, I just finished reviewing the current issue of CAP's periodic journal. This made me think of the MOU we have with this (and other) organizations. My takeaway is that our existing MOUs give us active or potential entry into groups that are relatively like-minded with ARRL. In practice, though, I have to wonder if there is any on-going, practical value in the MOUs with CAP and the US Power Squadron. My question is what benefit are we deriving from the MOUs with these latter two groups? Unlike the MOUs with BSA and Red Cross, from my admittedly limited view it seems we are deriving nothing more than a warm, fuzzy feeling. Is there any sort of co-recruiting or other cooperative effort taking place between them and us? They don't seem to be encouraging their chapters/units to use Amateur Radio any more than we appear to be encouraging our ARES units to link up with CAP or the Power Squadron. Similarly, what actual cooperative action is occurring through the MOUs we have with the organizations I've not mentioned? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is

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[arrl-odv:21729] Re: Preliminary Call for Second 2013 Board Meeting
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

I am resending this with a typo corrected. The formal call for the meeting will be sent around June 18, not June 28. Dave June 4, 2013 ARRL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND VICE DIRECTORS: In accordance with Standing Order 19, you are hereby notified that the formal call for the 2013 Second Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors, July 19-20, 2013, will be sent on or about June 18. Please note the provisions of Article 10 of the ARRL Articles of Association: These articles may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall have been placed in the mail to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time adopt By-Laws not inconsistent with the Articles and applicable statutes. By-Laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall be mailed to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. Notices shall be sent by First-Class mail or electronic mail to the last known address to each Director. Our meeting will be held at the Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott, 88 Day Hill Rd., Windsor, CT. A group dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 18. The Board meeting will begin at 9:00 AM Friday and is expected to be completed by dinnertime Saturday. Expenses related to Board Meeting attendance and travel will only be reimbursed for Thursday through Sunday. Should your membership on a committee require you to arrive earlier to attend a meeting of that committee, the additional expenses will be charged to the appropriate committee account. Standing Order 04-1.39 (amended January 2005) reads: "The Board of Directors authorizes the attendance of Vice Directors at Board meetings. Expenses for attendance will be chargeable to the Board Meeting account." I look forward to seeing you and to our having another productive meeting. Sincere 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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[arrl-odv:21728] Preliminary Call for Second 2013 Board Meeting
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

June 4, 2013 ARRL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND VICE DIRECTORS: In accordance with Standing Order 19, you are hereby notified that the formal call for the 2013 Second Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors, July 19-20, 2013, will be sent on or about June 28. Please note the provisions of Article 10 of the ARRL Articles of Association: These articles may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall have been placed in the mail to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time adopt By-Laws not inconsistent with the Articles and applicable statutes. By-Laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall be mailed to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. Notices shall be sent by First-Class mail or electronic mail to the last known address to each Director. Our meeting will be held at the Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott, 88 Day Hill Rd., Windsor, CT. A group dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 18. The Board meeting will begin at 9:00 AM Friday and is expected to be completed by dinnertime Saturday. Expenses related to Board Meeting attendance and travel will only be reimbursed for Thursday through Sunday. Should your membership on a committee require you to arrive earlier to attend a meeting of that committee, the additional expenses will be charged to the appropriate committee account. Standing Order 04-1.39 (amended January 2005) reads: "The Board of Directors authorizes the attendance of Vice Directors at Board meetings. Expenses for attendance will be chargeable to the Board Meeting account." I look forward to seeing you and to our having another productive meeting. Sincere 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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[arrl-odv:21724] New PR Manager
by Jim Weaver K8JE 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Dave, Congratulations on finding a new PR manager. I know Sean through his work in the Contest bureau, but will you share his background/experience in PR with me? I may be the only one who is not aware of this, but I suspect there are others in the boat with me. Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is

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[arrl-odv:21723] Bequest received
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Because Mary Hobart is on vacation this week it falls to me to advise you that yesterday the ARRL received the proceeds of a bequest from the estate of Tex K. Monroe, KJ4DU, of Deltona, Florida. Mr. Monroe died on July 15,2012 at the age of 62. In a will dated less than three weeks earlier he left 40% of his estate, after some lump sum distributions, to the ARRL. Mr. Monroe's prior contributions to the ARRL totaled just $15, made to the Spectrum Defense Fund in 1996. The ARRL's share of his bequest amounts to $776,713.73. The bequest is unrestricted, and in accordance with Board policy will be added to Board Designated Endowment Funds. It will not be counted toward the fundraising goal of the Second Century Campaign. David Sumner, K1ZZ Chief Executive Officer

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[arrl-odv:21722] Another staff change
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

News Editor Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA has resigned from the staff, effective immediately. There will be some short-term disruption of the ARRL Letter schedule and a temporary suspension of ARRL Audio News. David Sumner, K1ZZ Chief Executive Officer

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[arrl-odv:21719] ComCast not delivering mail forwarded from arrl.org
by Bob Vallio 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

I sent mail today to two arrl.org addresses which were returned with this comment: A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed: Both comcast addresses, and both arrl.org addresses are valid. Is there something that should be done to assure arrl.org is not the cause? Bob

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