December 2017 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:26862] Some AA&BL thoughts for the Board Meeting
by Mike Raisbeck 20 Dec '17

20 Dec '17

Hello All, Back last summer toward the end of the Board Meeting I had promised the EC that I would send them a proposed update to the Articles and Bylaws. Jim T. and I did so at the beginning of October, though I can't tell if the EC had time to review it. In any case, Jim T. and I thought we would share this with the full Board, in order, perhaps, to spur some discussion. Attached is a proposal for changes to the Articles and By-Laws. Also attached is a cover letter with a discussion of the proposed changes. They cover the Vice Director question, the basic idea being to simplify and clarify the VD status without actually changing the reality. This formulation has the advantage of addressing several of the Day Pitney concerns. I've attached a short description of the changes as well - I suggest you read the description first to understand the gist of the proposal. See you all in January! Happy Holidays! Mike Raisbeck K1TWF NE VD k1twf(a)arrl.net

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[arrl-odv:26861] Holiday Donations
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Dear staff of the ARRL: Thank you to everyone for the generous donations! We received so many items from everyone for both organizations! I'm not surprised, but it was truly wonderful to see, especially since we were helping local organizations. You should all feel proud. Michell Patnode, Dave Isgur and I brought everything to Newington Human Services and the CT Humane Society yesterday. Attached are a few photos. Can't wait until next year! Carla Pereira, KC1HSX Assistant to CEO Tom Gallagher NY2RF ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio(tm) Tel:1-860-594-0242<tel:1-860-594-0242> Fax:1-860-594-0259 cpereira(a)arrl.org<mailto:cpereira@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:26856] ARES Changes
by Dale Williams 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Board Family: The attached was released to portions of the Field Organization today, in preparation for the forthcoming upgrade to ARES. I will have the complete implementation details ready for presentation at the Programs and Services Committee meeting in January. 73, Dale Williams WA8EFK Chair Public Service Enhancement Working Group

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[arrl-odv:26859] Blessings for the Season
by Northwestern Division Director 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

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[arrl-odv:26855] In Newsletter
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Attached is this week's In Newsletter. Have a great weekend! Carla Pereira, KC1HSX Assistant to CEO Tom Gallagher NY2RF ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio(tm) Tel:1-860-594-0242<tel:1-860-594-0242> Fax:1-860-594-0259 cpereira(a)arrl.org<mailto:cpereira@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:26849] Page 16
by Gallagher, Tom, NY2RF (CEO) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Ladies & Gentlemen: Based on your feedback, we will retain the original format of QST page 16. Wishing you all the best of the season. Tom Gallagher - NY2RF Chief Executive Officer ARRL Headquarters ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 860 594 0404 cell 704 907 7158 tgallagher(a)arrl.org<mailto:tgallagher@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:26850] Nellie Ohr - KM4UDZ
by k5ur＠aol.com 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

FYI…. A few weeks ago, welearned that the shooter in Las Vegas was the son of a ham. Well, anotherperson in the news lately is also a ham, Nellie Ohr, KM4UDZ (Technician class).My coin collector board, who is made up of gold and silver hoarders that stillbury it in the ground and thinks everything is a conspiracy, have been runningwith it for a few days. And I just received an email from a ham asking about itso this story might start to take off. I’ve read the speculations that she got herlicense to communicate around the world and with the Russians, and the date shegot her license coincided with some of the goings on…..etc. LikeI said, FYI and heads up in case you get asked. 73 Rick– K5UR ...

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[arrl-odv:26834] FW: Upcoming QST page 16 changes
by Henderson, Dan N1ND 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

QST Managing Editor Becky Schoenfeld has asked me to forward this on to ODV. Thanks and 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> From: Schoenfeld, Becky, W1BXY Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:10 PM To: Henderson, Dan N1ND <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> Subject: RE: Upcoming QST page 16 changes Hi Dan, Thanks for doing this. Text is below. Becky In an effort to continue to streamline the print edition of QST and to drive members to digital resources that are more efficient to access and maintain, we will be making changes to page 16 of QST, which lists the Section Managers by Division. Given that almost all communications by members to ARRL representatives is electronic, the postal mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the Section Managers will no longer appear on page 16. We will run only the Section Manager's name, call sign, and arrl.org e-mail address. Postal mailing addresses and telephone numbers will still be available through the Section Manager listings on the ARRL website, at www.arrl.org/sections<http://www.arrl.org/sections>. This web URL will appear on page 16 of QST. These changes will be implemented with the February 2018 issue of QST.

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[arrl-odv:26845] Proposals distribution
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Dan reminded me that I indeed did ask the proposals to be sent to OD. My apologies to Dan for the error. As to who can see the proposals, they are NOT confidential. Have your way with them. Put them on giant flags and wave them high for all the world to see (including VDs, whom I’ve included in this mailer). And please let me know what you think of them. 73 de Mike N2YBB

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[arrl-odv:26837] Upcoming QST page 16 changes
by Dr. David Woolweaver 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

I agree with Director Williams. Removing contact information for the SM's is a mistake. The SM's are closer to the members than any other ARRL official and should have their complete contact information listed. David

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