June 2014 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:22795] Proposed Resolution to elect Bruce Frahm K0BJ ARRL Honorary Vice President
by Cliff Ahrens 03 Jun '14

03 Jun '14

Here is a draft of a proposed resolution to elect Bruce Frahm K0BJ as an ARRL Honorary Vice President at the July 2014 ARRL Board meeting. Highlights of Bruce's service to ARRL and Amateur Radio are summarized in the draft resolution below. Bruce meets the requirements of Standing Order 69 as set out in paragraph 12.9 of the Directors' Workbook, including not less than 15 years of service as an official of the League (20 years for Bruce), and service as a committee chair or officer (both in Bruce's case). The requirements include an upper limit of ten Honorary Vice Presidents, and there are currently six living HVP's, so there is a vacancy available. Dave Sumner tells me there is precedent for the Board waiving the requirements that the election be at an annual meeting by secret ballot, and I have included that in the draft resolution. Here's a brief biographical sketch of Bruce's Amateur Radio accomplishments as required to be furnished to the Directors by Section 12.9: First licensed in October 1967 as WN0TAS; WA0TAS in June, 1969; Advanced in 1970 and Extra in June, 1971; ARRL Member since December 1967; ARRL Life Member in 1969; Vice Director 1994-2006; Director 2006-2010; Second Vice President 2010-2014; Programs and Services Committee member and Chair; HF Band Planning Committee chair; Ethics and Election Committee member; ARRL Foundation Board; ARRL Foundation Scholarship Committee Chair; Maxim Society member; Past President of the Trojan ARC; Life Member of AMSAT; NCDXF donor; Kansas Ham of the Year 2000; 5BDXCC and #1 HR; 5BWAS; and operated from approximately thirty countries. I have known Bruce for more than 20 years, and have worked closely with him on League affairs the past 8 years. In my opinion Bruce is very deserving of recognition as an Honorary Vice President. I think it would be a nice tribute to Bruce's service to receive this recognition during this Centennial year. If any of you have feedback, thoughts, or comments, please let me know. If there is a consensus among the Board on this issue, I will submit the draft resolution to be added to the agenda for the July 2014 meeting. Thanks. Cliff K0CA Draft Resolution: The Chair opened nominations for Honorary Vice President. On motion of Mr. Ahrens, seconded by __________, it was unanimously VOTED that the provisions of Standing Order 69 for Honorary Vice President elections at annual meetings by secret ballot are waived, and the following resolution is adopted. WHEREAS, Bruce J. Frahm K0BJ, has served the American Radio Relay League, Inc., for twenty years as Vice Director (1994-2006), Director (2006-2010), and Second Vice President (2010-2014); and WHEREAS, he has served the League diligently on Board committees, including member and chair of the Programs and Services Committee, chair of the HF Band Planning Committee, member of the Ethics and Elections Committee, and member of the ARRL Foundation Board and Scholarship Committee chair; and WHEREAS, he has also shown his leadership by his extraordinary generosity as a member of the ARRL's Maxim Society; and WHEREAS, he has been an active Radio Amateur who has operated from approximately thirty countries and promoted International goodwill; and WHEREAS, his leadership and devotion to duty have earned both the respect of the Board and the admiration of the membership; and WHEREAS, since becoming a Radio Amateur in 1967, he has endeavored always to live by the Amateur's Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the League and Amateur Radio, the Board of Directors of the ARRL hereby elects Bruce J. Frahm K0BJ, to the position of Honorary Vice President, this ___ day of July, 2014.

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[arrl-odv:22794] Centennial Travel
by Doug Rehman 03 Jun '14

03 Jun '14

I wanted to give everyone a heads up (hopefully) before booking your flights for the Centennial Convention and Board Meeting. I have multiple motions to amend the Articles/By-Laws that I will be submitting in the next week or so (before the deadline) and several other motions as well. I know there was talk of being able to conclude the Board Meeting early Tuesday so that members can return home that afternoon, but I’m not certain that will remain a possibility in light of the forthcoming motions. I realize that it is already going to be a long week for everyone, but as the next scheduled Board meeting will not be until half-a year later I am compelled to make the motions in July. On a different note, some Board members had previously expressed an interest in taking the NRA’s Basic Pistol course (7-8 hours) which is a prerequisite for a CT concealed weapon permit. We’ve located a range not too far from Hartford where we could run a class either before the Centennial or after the Board Meeting. The cost would be the actual costs divided over the number of students (NRA student packages, ammo, range/classroom rental). As I’m an NRA Instructor, we won’t have to pay one. I’ll also furnish the firearms so there is no rental fee involved. Please let me know off list if you’re interested and a preference of before or after the Convention/Meeting. 73, Doug K4AC

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[arrl-odv:22788] Named Giving Opportunities
by Doug Rehman 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

My questions pertain to: http://www.arrl.org/arrl-second-century-campaign “What are the ARRL named giving opportunities?" What was the process whereby the opportunities were enumerated and priced? (who/what group(s) and when) Was this adopted/approved by the Board? Is there any more detailed information about the named giving opportunities? Rules? Are "we" in serious discussions with anyone else? Sorry for the background questions, but as the new guy on the block I keep encountering things where I need to have some context to assess them. Thanks, Doug K4AC

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[arrl-odv:22762] CONFIDENTIAL Proposed Gift Agreeement for Re-naming of ARRL Lab
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

CONFIDENTIAL ARRL Directors: On behalf of the Administration & Finance Committee I am pleased to forward the attached Gift Agreement for your review and consideration. The Gift Agreement with Paul Sergi, NO8D, calls for a $1,000,000 donation to the ARRL in return for naming rights to the ARRL Laboratory. It has been reviewed by the attorneys for both parties. The following explanation comes from A&F Committee Chairman Greg Widin, K0GW: "The agreement in principle was approved by A&F, and is acceptable to HQ management as well as ARRL Laboratory personnel. Further development of the specific wording involved Mary Hobart, Rick Niswander, Chris Imlay and me. "The agreement is contained in the file named 'Sergi ARRL Gift Agreement-final-May27-14.' The second attachment is a listing of high-level 'deal points' concerning the agreement, and the benefits and protections included. "In recognition of this contribution, the agreement will re-name the ARRL Laboratory as the 'DX Engineering Laboratory at ARRL Headquarters' for a period of 25-30 years. Regardless of the re-naming, the agreement provides protections for the continuing independence of ARRL Laboratory, its operations, and related editorial matters. Please review the relevant clauses in the agreement. The 'deal points' indicate the specific paragraphs in the Agreement related to maintaining the independence of the Lab. "The A&F Committee believes that this agreement is as good a deal as can be negotiated and it is in the best interests of the ARRL. We also believe this agreement will not only provide significant funding to support the Lab for decades, but it also will also encourage further contributions to the Second Century campaign." While naming opportunities have been envisioned for several years this is the first to proceed to the point of an actual agreement. The re-naming of the ARRL Lab is a policy issue that rightfully belongs before the full Board. Fulfilling the terms of the agreement require that it be completed prior to the Centennial National Convention, which is before the next in-person meeting of the Board. Article 6 of the Articles of Association gives the Executive Committee the discretion to submit proposed resolutions to the Board for mail or electronic vote. At this time the Executive Committee has not considered the matter; only the members of the Administration and Finance Committee have had that opportunity. Because the issue ultimately will be considered by the full Board, in the interests of timeliness and efficiency President Craigie and I feel that it is appropriate to place the information concerning the agreement before the full Board now rather than engaging in a two-step process. Therefore, all Board members are invited and requested to review the attachments carefully and to pose questions to the A&F Committee and management, on the understanding that it will be the prerogative of the Executive Committee to authorize the actual vote by the Board. An appropriate resolution at that time would be along these lines: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Committee and management, the ARRL Board of Directors approves renaming the ARRL Laboratory in the manner and for the time specified in the Gift Agreement between ARRL and Paul D. Sergi, NO8D. Finally, please note that this matter is CONFIDENTIAL until such time as both parties are able to make the announcements specified in the Gift Agreement. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary

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