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[arrl-odv:25663] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

IN-Newsletter [cid:image001.jpg@01D20A8B.B74AF300] Vol. 41, No. 31 September 7, 2016 - Covers the period August 28-September 3. Upcoming In-Person Meetings and Events United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 3-7 - ARRL HQ Section Managers' Workshop October 7-9 - ARRL HQ Executive Committee October 22 @ 8:30am in Chicago, IL Administration & Finance Committee November 12 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT CEO Office Reported by Tom Gallagher, NY2RF ARRL's Introduction to Basic Electronic (TI) curriculum was completed on time and delivered on 8/30/16. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Diane Petrilli reports that August ended with 165,639 members, 202 members ahead of the year-to-date goal. This represents a loss from July of 528 members; a loss of 537 was forecast. The on-time renewal rate for August (August expirees who renewed by end of August) is 70.43% vs. 71.77% last August. Targeted emails, mailings to new hams, and the ARRL website contributed the largest share of new member acquisition this month. We resume more direct mail in September, which typically contributes to higher acquisition during the last portion of the year. Jackie Ferreira reports that August publication and product sales were $206,156, exceeding the sales forecast of $196,423. Direct sales were $111,360; dealer sales were $94,796. Year to date sales are $2,070,964, $58,680 ahead of forecast. Royalties earned on sales of our Kindle e-books was $6,756 ($61,684 year to date, and ahead of forecast). A test mailing conducted in late July, mailed to a unique selection of previous customers, contributed $13,877 in sales; nearly $18K overall, with a contribution margin of $10K. A Labor Day sales promotion was redeemed 160 times online over the holiday weekend. A total of 359 orders were received during this timeframe. Yvette Vinci reports that on Friday, August 19, a reminder emailing was sent to members with a summary of "What's trending" in September QST - taking advantage of some early analytics that she had researched. The notification was sent to 121,238 members. Bob Inderbitzen and Diane Petrilli devised an ARRL Student Membership Application featuring the existing "youth" and "family" membership rates. The application was designed by Diane Szlachetka. Some field-based testing of the new application is underway. Bob prepared materials to support ARRL's exhibit at the upcoming New England Division Convention. Summary of Sales and Marketing Department telephone group, reported by Yvette Vinci: Week Ending Calls Answered Calls Per Hour Total Talking Duration Average Speed of Answer 9/2/2016 866 19.2 30:39:10 10 seconds 8/26/2016 754 16.7 27:24:33 8 seconds 8/19/2016 755 16.7 27:14:30 8 seconds 8/12/2016 706 15.6 24:25:45 10 seconds Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity, reported by Steve Capodicasa: Week Ending Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 9/2/2016 1,068 426 8/26/2016 826 196 8/19/2016 754 446 8/12/2016 789 360 Field Services & Radiosport Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 2 Weeks Logbook Processing Time 1-2 Days W1AW Scott Gee worked on fast and slow code practice texts for the upcoming week. He also processed VUCC certificates and endorsements. Joe Carcia continues work on a Raspberry Pi WSPR project. He managed to assemble two functional units. He updated the CW code practice QST web source page, and web code practice files and their archives. Joe also processed one Qualifying Run certificate and one endorsement. He also processed regular QSL card request. Field Organization/Public Service Team Chuck Skolaut compiled and forwarded the monthly ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch to the IARU Region 2 Monitoring Coordinator. Radio amateurs from Indiana and North Texas successfully completed requirements to become Official Observers this past week. A report of unlicensed use of 2 meters in Oklahoma was referred to the Section Manager and Official Observer Coordinator. Questions fielded this past week regarded foreign language being used in QSOs, frequencies on 60 meters, and cross-link repeaters. Chuck operated one morning code practice session from W1AW. Leona Adams reports that Nebraska Section Manager Matt Anderson, KAØBOJ, has been nominated to run for another term of office. Nominating petitions for this particular Section Manager election cycle are due by Friday, September 9, and the two-year terms of office begin January 1, 2017. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Education Services Administrator Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations Leona Adams 9/23 PTO Steve Capodicasa 9/19-9/23 PTO Mike Gruber 9/26-9/30 PTO Tom Gallagher 9/9pm-9/11 New England Division Convention, Boxboro, MA Ed Hare 8/31-9/9 PTO `` 10/14 PTO Dan Henderson 9/22-9/25 W4DXCC Convention, Pigeon Forge, TN/SEDCO/PTO `` 11/10-11/13 Indiana Section Convention / Ft Wayne IN Bob Inderbitzen 9/9-9/11 New England Division Convention, Boxboro, MA `` 9/28-10/6 UK National Hamfest, Newark, England/PTO `` 10/7-10/10 RSGB Convention, Milton Keynes, England `` 10/13-10/18 Pacific Division Convention, San Ramon, CA/PTO Debra Johnson 10/14-10/22 PTO Lisa Kustosik 9/12 PTO

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[arrl-odv:25658] Membership Applications from Hamfests
by Northwestern Div. Director 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Good Morning all: Would you take some time to give me a little information on how you sign up new/renewed memberships at Hamfests where ARRL Staff is not using their credit card 'square' program: What is your estimate of cash for membership fees verses individuals using a credit card? For credit card new/renew membership applications, do you ever use online method? (using the Join/Renew button on the ARRL homepage) Thanks for your help 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX ARRL the National Association for Amateur Radio Northwestern Division Director

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[arrl-odv:25660] Previous Ham Fest data question
by Northwestern Div. Director 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

All There seems to be a mis-cue on my part, with my earlier questions about your experience at hamfests. I am collecting information for a report I am doing at the next A&F meeting. I was NOT wondering how to handle memberships, as was assumed by a couple of folks. So, if you would go back to that email and send me your data, it would be a great help. 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX ARRL the National Association for Amateur Radio Northwestern Division Director

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[arrl-odv:26060] Re: FW: Board Vote - E/E
by Tom Abernethy 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dan, I do not have enough information, therefore I abstain. Tom W3TOM On Sep 7, 2016 10:43 AM, Tom Abernethy <w3tom(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Dan, > > I abstain. > > Tom - W3TOM > On Sep 6, 2016 11:12 PM, "Henderson, Dan N1ND" <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > > > At the direction of President Roderick, I have been requested to ask for the following three missing votes: Mr. Rehman, Mr. Abernethy and Dr. Woolweaver. > > > > Thanks in advance. 73 > > > > Dan Henderson, N1ND > > Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. > > Regulatory Information Manager > > ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio > > Phone: 860-594-0236 > > > > > > > > From: k5ur(a)aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com> [mailto:k5ur@aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com?>] > > Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 7:23 PM > > To: arrl-odv; Henderson, Dan N1ND > > Subject: Board Vote - E/E > > > > Hi all: > > > > I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and got some operating time in. > > > > As you know, Doug asked that the Board members review a decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee pertaining to a candidate flyer of Doug’s opponent in the Southeastern Division, pursuant to ARRL Bylaw 41. See ODV:25631. > > > > We need to have a vote on whether or not the decision of the E&E Committee should be reviewed. If a majority of the Board votes no, then this matter will be deemed concluded. If a majority of the Board votes yes, then we will proceed to deciding whether a majority of the Directors vote to change the decision of the E&E Committee after they have reviewed the matter. > > > > Therefore, I am asking that each Director vote on the following: > > > > Should the Board review the decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee regarding the complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? _______ Yes ________ No. > > > > Doug has requested a vote of the full Board of Directors and that the votes be recorded. Accordingly, please respond to ODV so your vote can be recorded by the Secretary. > > > > 73 > > Rick > > > > > > ... > > _______________________________________________ > > 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:25657] Vote Tally
by Henderson, Dan N1ND 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Rick On the question: "Should the Board review the decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee regarding the complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? " There were no votes Aye. There were 11 votes No: Messers Boehner, Blocksome, Olson, Norris, Frenaye, Vallio, Williams, Lisenco, Carlson, Norton and Pace: There were 3 abstentions: Messers Allen, Abernethy and Dr. Woolweaver Mr Rehman recused himself from voting. 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary - American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 860-594-0236 dhenderson(a)arrl.org<mailto:dhenderson@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:25653] FW: Board Vote - E/E
by Henderson, Dan N1ND 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

At the direction of President Roderick, I have been requested to ask for the following three missing votes: Mr. Rehman, Mr. Abernethy and Dr. Woolweaver. Thanks in advance. 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Phone: 860-594-0236 From: k5ur(a)aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com> [mailto:k5ur@aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com?>] Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 7:23 PM To: arrl-odv; Henderson, Dan N1ND Subject: Board Vote - E/E Hi all: I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and got some operating time in. As you know, Doug asked that the Board members review a decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee pertaining to a candidate flyer of Doug’s opponent in the Southeastern Division, pursuant to ARRL Bylaw 41. See ODV:25631. We need to have a vote on whether or not the decision of the E&E Committee should be reviewed. If a majority of the Board votes no, then this matter will be deemed concluded. If a majority of the Board votes yes, then we will proceed to deciding whether a majority of the Directors vote to change the decision of the E&E Committee after they have reviewed the matter. Therefore, I am asking that each Director vote on the following: Should the Board review the decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee regarding the complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? _______ Yes ________ No. Doug has requested a vote of the full Board of Directors and that the votes be recorded. Accordingly, please respond to ODV so your vote can be recorded by the Secretary. 73 Rick ...

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[arrl-odv:25655] Re: FW: Board Vote - E/E
by Tom Abernethy 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dan, I abstain. Tom - W3TOM On Sep 6, 2016 11:12 PM, "Henderson, Dan N1ND" <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > At the direction of President Roderick, I have been requested to ask for the following three missing votes: Mr. Rehman, Mr. Abernethy and Dr. Woolweaver. > > Thanks in advance. 73 > > Dan Henderson, N1ND > Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. > Regulatory Information Manager > ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio > Phone: 860-594-0236 > > > > From: k5ur(a)aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com> [mailto:k5ur@aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com?>] > Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 7:23 PM > To: arrl-odv; Henderson, Dan N1ND > Subject: Board Vote - E/E > > Hi all: > > I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and got some operating time in. > > As you know, Doug asked that the Board members review a decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee pertaining to a candidate flyer of Doug’s opponent in the Southeastern Division, pursuant to ARRL Bylaw 41. See ODV:25631. > > We need to have a vote on whether or not the decision of the E&E Committee should be reviewed. If a majority of the Board votes no, then this matter will be deemed concluded. If a majority of the Board votes yes, then we will proceed to deciding whether a majority of the Directors vote to change the decision of the E&E Committee after they have reviewed the matter. > > Therefore, I am asking that each Director vote on the following: > > Should the Board review the decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee regarding the complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? _______ Yes ________ No. > > Doug has requested a vote of the full Board of Directors and that the votes be recorded. Accordingly, please respond to ODV so your vote can be recorded by the Secretary. > > 73 > Rick > > > ... > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:25654] Re: FW: Board Vote - E/E
by Dr. David Woolweaver 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dan: I have not been given enough information to make a determination. I abstain. David -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 9/6/16, Henderson, Dan N1ND <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> wrote: Subject: [arrl-odv:25653] FW: Board Vote - E/E To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 10:12 PM At the direction of President Roderick, I have been requested to ask for the following three missing votes: Mr. Rehman, Mr. Abernethy and Dr. Woolweaver. Thanks in advance. 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Phone: 860-594-0236 From: k5ur(a)aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com> [mailto:k5ur@aol.com<mailto:k5ur@aol.com?>] Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 7:23 PM To: arrl-odv; Henderson, Dan N1ND Subject: Board Vote - E/E Hi all: I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and got some operating time in. As you know, Doug asked that the Board members review a decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee pertaining to a candidate flyer of Doug’s opponent in the Southeastern Division, pursuant to ARRL Bylaw 41. See ODV:25631. We need to have a vote on whether or not the decision of the E&E Committee should be reviewed. If a majority of the Board votes no, then this matter will be deemed concluded. If a majority of the Board votes yes, then we will proceed to deciding whether a majority of the Directors vote to change the decision of the E&E Committee after they have reviewed the matter. Therefore, I am asking that each Director vote on the following: Should the Board review the decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee regarding the complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? _______ Yes ________ No. Doug has requested a vote of the full Board of Directors and that the votes be recorded. Accordingly, please respond to ODV so your vote can be recorded by the Secretary. 73 Rick ... _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:25637] Board Vote - E/E
by k5ur＠aol.com 06 Sep '16

06 Sep '16

Hi all: I hope everyone had a greatholiday weekend and got some operating time in. As you know, Doug asked thatthe Board members review a decision of the Ethics and Elections Committee pertainingto a candidate flyer of Doug’s opponent in the Southeastern Division, pursuantto ARRL Bylaw 41. See ODV:25631. We need to have a vote onwhether or not the decision of the E&E Committee should be reviewed. If amajority of the Board votes no, then this matter will be deemed concluded. If amajority of the Board votes yes, then we will proceed to deciding whether amajority of the Directors vote to change the decision of the E&E Committee afterthey have reviewed the matter. Therefore, I am asking thateach Director vote on the following: Should the Board review the decision of the Ethicsand Elections Committee regardingthe complaint of Doug Rehman, K4AC concerning the election flyer of Greg Sarratt, W4OZK? _______ Yes ________ No. Doug has requested a vote ofthe full Board of Directors and that the votes be recorded. Accordingly, pleaserespond to ODV so your vote can be recorded by the Secretary. 73 Rick ...

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[arrl-odv:25647] Entry Level License Committee
by k5ur＠aol.com 06 Sep '16

06 Sep '16

Appointments have been made for the Entry Level License Committee. Members of the Commitee are as follows: Director Tom Frenaye - K1KI Chair Vice Director Bonnie Altus - AB7ZQ Vice Director Tom Delaney - W8WTD Maria Somma - AB1FM Bruce Blain - K1BG Ward Silver - N0AX Paul Veal - N0AH Andrea Wayward - KG4IUM 73 Rick - K5UR ...

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