March 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:24066] Letter writing program HR-1301
by James F. Boehner MD 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

I thank all involved for the quick action on the HR-1301 letter writing program. We used it at the Charlotte (NC) Hamfest this past weekend. It worked flawlessly. The Hamfest is not as large as it used to be, partly because how the NC Tax Commission works. Many vendors just don't come. We had a total of 74 individuals participating in the letter writing campaign. The signed letters will be on their way to Dan Henderson via FedEx. We will have another Hamfest opportunity on 4/4/15. Onward! '73 de JIM N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Serving ARRL members in the Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina sections ARRL - The National Association for Amateur RadioT

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[arrl-odv:24067] RHR ad
by Northwestern Division Director - Jim K7CEX 15 Mar '15

15 Mar '15

All: Now that the smoke has sort of settled, let's take a step back and view the scene. Before we begin responding to members with our varied opinions as to how and why this happened, let's remember that Mr. Bellows is indeed correct; we as a Board are not responsible for micromanaging. That being said, and as 'policy makers/setters', and in light of a couple other controversial items of publication over the past year, maybe we could take a look at how these sort of things come about. Is there a policy of review by upper management prior to the insertion of ads or articles that certainly will cause our members to react in the way some are reacting now? Surely we can't be paranoid about things - we will never publish 100 percent of ads and/or articles that everyone agrees with, but there must be a way of mitigating such negative impact. My concern is how we appear to our membership, not staff, management or Board members. We recently have had discussions about trademarks/copyrights. In those discussions, it was clear to me that some members of the Board did not know what the actual policy was in regards to advertising use or fee for use of our trademarks/copyrights. Those discussions clearly posed the question of ARRL endorsement or perceived endorsement. Harkening back to those discussions, to place a full page ad for RHR right opposite our CEO's editorial on Remote Operations, seems to reflect a failure in or lack of a policy on 'perceived endorsement'. Let me be very clear: I do not blame or accuse Mr. Sumner or anyone else, on this issue, as it appears to be a 'policy' issue rather than a conscious deliberate and approved placement by management, to subtly endorse RHR. I think we may at times forget the complexity of operations within our organization. Any organization of our magnitude, should periodically review strategic and operating policies, to make sure that they are up-to-date and appropriate for the times. The only constant in a 'strategic or operational plan' is change! Let's review these policies and see if any change is needed. Thank you for allowing me to rant a bit. I have made the decision that when contacted by members on the RHR matter (and there have been many), my response at this time is: "I'm confident that it was not an intentional effort to endorse RHR, and we are reviewing the matter". Should the evidence change and show a different picture later, I will update my response - but only after reviewing the facts. 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX ARRL the National Association for Amateur Radio Northwestern Division Director

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[arrl-odv:24056] March 21 EC meeting agenda
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

Here is the draft agenda for next weekend's Executive Committee meeting. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:24044] FCC Field Office Cuts Recommended
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

We have come into possession of a leaked internal FCC memo from the Enforcement Bureau Chief and Managing Director, dated yesterday, outlining a recommendation to the Commission to "resize" Field resources. The memo is attached. Rick Lindquist is preparing a web story. I have given Rick the following quote that he may use in whole or in part: "The ARRL is concerned that there is already no sense of urgency in the FCC's enforcement activities targeting spectrum polluters, such as utilities with noisy power lines, or the few violators in our own ranks. While the recommendations include making RF spectrum enforcement the primary focus of the Field offices and requiring field agents to be engineers, it is troubling to see recommendations for such drastic reductions in the Commission's geographic footprint and the number of field agents at a time when the Field staff is facing ever-increasing challenges." Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:24054] HR-1301 Letters
by James F. Boehner MD 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

I received the program, and it is working well. Hopefully, barring a visit by Murphy, we will put it to good use this weekend at the Charlotte Hamfest. I'm happy to see that the number of constituents within a district continues to be part of the letter! Thanks to all (staff included!) for the quick attention to this matter. '73 de JIM N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Serving ARRL members in the Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina sections ARRL - The National Association for Amateur RadioT -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kay Craigie Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:24 AM To: arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:24051] Re: HR-1301 Letters Dan says the program and data files will be available later today. The material can be zipped and sent to you electronically. If/when you need it, please contact Dan directly and he will get it to you. 73 - Kay N3KN _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:24052] Technical problem delays ARRL Letter
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

A technical problem is delaying the release of today's ARRL Letter, which normally goes out on Thursday. We expect to be able to distribute it tomorrow. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:24048] HR-1301 Letters
by James F. Boehner MD 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Last year we had a letter writing program for the HR-4969 letters (enter the call, get the representative), mainly for the centennial but also for individual division Hamfests. I have already been asked by our Division's Section Managers as to whether the letter writing software will be available for their section Hamfests. Is this in the works, or can we accelerate the effort? It seems like we can use the template from last year, but just change the bill number. As usual, I'm in a rush. I have a major Section Convention this weekend.. '73 de JIM N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Serving ARRL members in the Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina sections ARRL - The National Association for Amateur RadioT

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[arrl-odv:24047] Missing Person?
by James F. Boehner MD 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

That is the fastest search and rescue I've ever seen! '73 de JIM N2ZZ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Shelley, Barry, N1VXY Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:09 PM To: Vallio, Bob, W6RGG; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:24046] Re: Missing Person? Bob: I'll have someone check in the morning, but I have not received an e-mail from you recently. Obviously got this one, though. Can you try resending? 73, Barry, N1VXY _____ From: arrl-odv [arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org] on behalf of Vallio, Bob, W6RGG Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:00 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:24045] Missing Person? Greetings, I have sent Barry Shelley several e-mails over a few days time, with no response; and, no bounce messages. Is anyone aware of a problem with our e-mail system? Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG

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[arrl-odv:24045] Missing Person?
by Bob Vallio 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Greetings, I have sent Barry Shelley several e-mails over a few days time, with no response; and, no bounce messages. Is anyone aware of a problem with our e-mail system? Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG

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[arrl-odv:24043] January PSC meeting minutes
by Brian Mileshosky 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Hi Everyone - Been out of the saddle due to a fair amount of work travel and am now in catch up mode. Please find attached UNAPPROVED minutes from PSC's January 15 meeting, prepared by Dan Henderson (thank you, Dan). They will be approved at our next (TBD) meeting. 73, Brian N5ZGT

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