January 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:23824] easy travels
by Jim Pace 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Bonnie and I managed to arrive at BDL in a very timely manner to board our flight and then be advised that the airport was closed. So, we got off the plane and had lunch with Greg, Dick and Kermit. After we eventually re-boarded and deiced, we missed our connection in Chicago; but American had already booked us on a flight out to Portland (so we couldn't watch the game; and I'm not sure I would have kept my blood pressure down). We arrived Portland a couple of hours later than first planned, but made it home. The board meeting was great. Bravo Zulu to all participants. 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio Northwestern Division Director `

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[arrl-odv:23821] ARRL Bulk E-mail System
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Ladies and Gentlemen: Tomorrow, beginning approximately at 12 pm EST (1700 UTC), the IT Department will take the ARRL Bulk E-mail System off line to perform an update to the mailing software. Any e-mails submitted to the system after that time will be queued and released when the update is completed. We expect the system to be off-line approximately 48 hours at the most. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. The National Association for Amateur Radio (860) 594-0212 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:23819] Advocacy brochure is on the Web
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

"Amateur Radio: Science and Skill in Service to Your Community" is now available as a PDF at http://www.arrl.org/regulatory-advocacy. Several of you requested that small quantities of the brochure be sent to you. Please let me know the quantity you need and we will arrange shipment. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:23811] FW: Bill Moore, NC1L
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

The following should be considered "Board Confidential" as it is a personnel matter. Further to David's message of yesterday below, you should know that Bill had exhausted his eligibility under the ARRL's short term disability insurance plan and is in the process of applying for benefits under our long term disability insurance policy which pays a benefit, assuming he is "approved" by the insurance company, up to "normal retirement age". Approval of that claim is not in question at this point in time. In addition, Bill has filed a workers' Compensation claim which is in dispute with our Workers' Compensation insurance carrier and that claim is working its way through the investigation process. Technically, it is out of our hands and is considered to be a matter between the insurance company and Bill and his attorney. We are providing information as requested by the appropriate attorneys. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. The National Association for Amateur Radio (860) 594-0212 www.arrl.org -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2015 9:49 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23801] Bill Moore, NC1L As most of you know, last July ARRL Awards Branch Manager Bill Moore, NC1L was in a one-car auto accident that caused him serious injury and landed him in the hospital. Last night Pete Chamalian, W1RM posted the following after his most recent visit with Bill: Jan 17 at 6:48 PM I visited Bill this afternoon at Alexandria Manor, 55 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. He asked me to share the following with everyone: After much consultation with my family and as a result of the life changing accident I suffered in July, 2014, I have decided to relinquish my position as Awards Manager at ARRL Hq and focus my full effort on physical therapy. I have enjoyed my years at ARRL and the countless friends I have made within the ham radio community. I hope to maintain contact as best I can vie email and hope someday I will be able to get back on the bands. Email can be sent to me at BillMooreNC1L(a)Gmail.com and while I plan to read each and every one, I cannot promise to reply in a timely manner. With much gratitude and sincere thanks, Wilfred (Bill) Moore, NC1L Barry Shelley is in charge of HR and has been in communication with Bill regarding his short-term and long-term disability benefits but I do not know what recent communication Bill has sent to Barry, if any. Because of the nature of his injuries the 2015-16 Plan did not envision Bill's return to work. Because this is a personnel matter we will be limited in what we can say about it, but Barry will provide a more complete picture for you as confidential information when we return to the office. 73, Dave Sumner K1ZZ _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:23812] Revised Articles and Bylaws
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Attached are the Articles of Association and Bylaws as amended. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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[arrl-odv:23810] Email reflectors updated
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

The OD, ODV and standing committee (af-com, ps-com, exec-com and elex) reflectors have been updated. If you spot any problems with any of them please let me know. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:23802] List of Board Actions
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Here is a summary of the Board actions during the just-concluded meeting. It's been a while since the list was this long. I know some of you have been delayed in returning home. I hope everyone's travel is safe and without too much disruption. It's still raining here. 73, Dave K1ZZ ARRL Board Actions January 2015 1. Adopted legislative objectives for 114th Congress 2. Amended Articles of Association and Bylaws to clarify Conflict of Interest Policy 3. Bestowed 2014 ARRL George Hart Distinguished Service Award on David B. Colter, WA1ZCN 4. Raised Volunteer Instructor database project from medium to high priority for 2015 5. Ratified 2015-16 Plan as recommended by the Administration & Finance Committee 6. Created Strategic Planning Working Group 7. Added Assistant Section Traffic Manager field appointment 8. Authorized staff to implement guidelines to expand opportunities for field checking of 160 meter QSL cards for DXCC award 9. Amended DXCC rules to permit expanded use of contacts with and from remotely controlled stations for DXCC credit 10. Amended General Rules for ARRL Contests Above 50 MHz to increase participation by permitting more assistance in arranging QSOs, beginning with the June 2015 VHF Contest 11. Expressed deepest gratitude to the Second Century Campaign Committee and donors to the Campaign, which resulted in more than $7.5 million in contributions and pledges 12. Instructed the HF Band Planning Committee, which is about to solicit member comment on proposed changes to the ARRL HF Band Plans, to include the possibility of requesting that the FCC add RTTY and data privileges for Novice and Technician licensees in the 15 meter band 13. Elected retiring Roanoke Division Director Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, as an Honorary Vice President 14. Honored several professional journalists with the ARRL Bill Leonard Award for outstanding coverage of Amateur Radio in video, print, and audio media 15. Elected Executive Committee for 2015 16. Elected ARRL Foundation Directors 17. Filled two vacancies on the CEO Candidate Screening Committee by election Other actions: Roanoke Division Vice Director Dr. Jim Boehner, N2ZZ succeeded Director Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, upon Mr. Bodson’s retirement during the first day of the meeting. The Vice Director vacancy will be filled by appointment. President Kay Craigie, N3KN appointed committee members for 2015. Summary prepared by ARRL CEO and Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ – January 18, 2015

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[arrl-odv:23807] Strategic Planning Working Group
by Kay Craigie 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Thanks for another productive Board meeting. FWIW, we finished the final round of comments in just about one hour, not including HVP Bodson's very entertaining observations. That is a modern-day record! In preparation for appointing the Strategic Planning Working Group, I would appreciate hearing from those of you who have experience with strategic planning, whether in the for-profit or non-profit realms. If you would, please mention what organizations, or kinds of organizations, your experience is with. 73, Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:23804] List of Board Actions
by James F. Boehner MD 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Agreed! A great Centennial year with an exceptional celebration, fantastic operating event, and now a very productive board meeting! The sky's the limit! (except for moonbounce, of course!) Hope everyone has made it home safely. My flight was delayed, but I did get out just before they closed the runways in CT. Thanks to all! '73 de JIM N2ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Brian Mileshosky Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2015 9:25 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23803] Re: List of Board Actions >From my view we rocked it this weekend. Thank you, one and all, for a very productive start to ARRL's second century of board leadership. Job well done. 73, Brian N5ZGT > On Jan 18, 2015, at 18:41, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > Here is a summary of the Board actions during the just-concluded meeting. It's been a while since the list was this long. > > I know some of you have been delayed in returning home. I hope everyone's travel is safe and without too much disruption. It's still raining here. > > 73, > Dave K1ZZ > > > > ARRL Board Actions January 2015 > > 1. Adopted legislative objectives for 114th Congress > 2. Amended Articles of Association and Bylaws to clarify Conflict of Interest Policy > 3. Bestowed 2014 ARRL George Hart Distinguished Service Award on David B. Colter, WA1ZCN > 4. Raised Volunteer Instructor database project from medium to high priority for 2015 > 5. Ratified 2015-16 Plan as recommended by the Administration & Finance Committee > 6. Created Strategic Planning Working Group > 7. Added Assistant Section Traffic Manager field appointment > 8. Authorized staff to implement guidelines to expand opportunities for field checking of 160 meter QSL cards for DXCC award > 9. Amended DXCC rules to permit expanded use of contacts with and from remotely controlled stations for DXCC credit > 10. Amended General Rules for ARRL Contests Above 50 MHz to increase participation by permitting more assistance in arranging QSOs, beginning with the June 2015 VHF Contest > 11. Expressed deepest gratitude to the Second Century Campaign Committee and donors to the Campaign, which resulted in more than $7.5 million in contributions and pledges > 12. Instructed the HF Band Planning Committee, which is about to solicit member comment on proposed changes to the ARRL HF Band Plans, to include the possibility of requesting that the FCC add RTTY and data privileges for Novice and Technician licensees in the 15 meter band > 13. Elected retiring Roanoke Division Director Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, as an Honorary Vice President > 14. Honored several professional journalists with the ARRL Bill Leonard Award for outstanding coverage of Amateur Radio in video, print, and audio media > 15. Elected Executive Committee for 2015 > 16. Elected ARRL Foundation Directors > 17. Filled two vacancies on the CEO Candidate Screening Committee by election > > Other actions: > > Roanoke Division Vice Director Dr. Jim Boehner, N2ZZ succeeded Director Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, upon Mr. Bodson’s retirement during the first day of the meeting. The Vice Director vacancy will be filled by appointment. > President Kay Craigie, N3KN appointed committee members for 2015. > > > Summary prepared by ARRL CEO and Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ – January 18, 2015 > > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv > _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:23801] Bill Moore, NC1L
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

As most of you know, last July ARRL Awards Branch Manager Bill Moore, NC1L was in a one-car auto accident that caused him serious injury and landed him in the hospital. Last night Pete Chamalian, W1RM posted the following after his most recent visit with Bill: Jan 17 at 6:48 PM I visited Bill this afternoon at Alexandria Manor, 55 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. He asked me to share the following with everyone: After much consultation with my family and as a result of the life changing accident I suffered in July, 2014, I have decided to relinquish my position as Awards Manager at ARRL Hq and focus my full effort on physical therapy. I have enjoyed my years at ARRL and the countless friends I have made within the ham radio community. I hope to maintain contact as best I can vie email and hope someday I will be able to get back on the bands. Email can be sent to me at BillMooreNC1L(a)Gmail.com and while I plan to read each and every one, I cannot promise to reply in a timely manner. With much gratitude and sincere thanks, Wilfred (Bill) Moore, NC1L Barry Shelley is in charge of HR and has been in communication with Bill regarding his short-term and long-term disability benefits but I do not know what recent communication Bill has sent to Barry, if any. Because of the nature of his injuries the 2015-16 Plan did not envision Bill's return to work. Because this is a personnel matter we will be limited in what we can say about it, but Barry will provide a more complete picture for you as confidential information when we return to the office. 73, Dave Sumner K1ZZ

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