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[arrl-odv:29381] CFO report errata
by Mike Raisbeck 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

A few minor items Page 12: Awards activity for 2019 is not the same as for 2018. It should be 16,202 The contest totals include SS-CW SS-SSB and SS-total, so the bottom line total are inflated. They should be 22,335 and 24,261 It’s hard to conceive of a reason to count Straight Key Night as a contest… Page 14: It’s Doug (not Dough) Grant Mike From: Mike Raisbeck <vze18vwgu(a)verizon.net> Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:28 PM To: Tom Frenaye <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> Subject: Fwd: [arrl-odv:29379] Document #8 - Report of the Chief Financial Officer Mike Raisbeck k1twf(a)arrl.net -----Original Message----- From: Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Cc: Methe, Deidre, KC1MHN <dmethe(a)arrl.org>; Levesque, Monique <mlevesque(a)arrl.org> Sent: Mon, Jan 13, 2020 1:02 pm Subject: [arrl-odv:29379] Document #8 - Report of the Chief Financial Officer #yiv3950304788 #yiv3950304788 -- filtered {}#yiv3950304788 filtered {}#yiv3950304788 filtered {}#yiv3950304788 p.yiv3950304788MsoNormal, #yiv3950304788 li.yiv3950304788MsoNormal, #yiv3950304788 div.yiv3950304788MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;}#yiv3950304788 a:link, #yiv3950304788 span.yiv3950304788MsoHyperlink {color:#0563C1;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv3950304788 a:visited, #yiv3950304788 span.yiv3950304788MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:#954F72;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv3950304788 p.yiv3950304788msonormal0, #yiv3950304788 li.yiv3950304788msonormal0, #yiv3950304788 div.yiv3950304788msonormal0 {margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;}#yiv3950304788 span.yiv3950304788EmailStyle18 {font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:windowtext;}#yiv3950304788 .yiv3950304788MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;}#yiv3950304788 filtered {}#yiv3950304788 div.yiv3950304788WordSection1 {}#yiv3950304788 ODV – Attached please find Document #8 – Report of the Chief Financial Officer. Safe travels. Diane Middleton, W2DLMChief Financial OfficerARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio ®225 Main StreetNewington, CT 06111(860) 594-0225 _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:29380] Online cabinet meeting and On The Air
by rjairam＠gmail.com 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

Looking at Rick’s report and the part regarding communications to members, I thought I would share this with all of you. Tonight I held an online cabinet meeting. Several clubs that were far away asked for this so I figured I would try it out. It was pretty well received even though we ran out of slots for people to join. I definitely think that since we are trying zoom that it may work better as it comes with 100 participants and can go up to 1000. Anyway, I showed my copy of on the air. I scanned a few pages. I’ve been talking it up as the project is very exciting to many clubs who are involved in mentoring. Clubs definitely want some copies to show or lend new hams and get them interested. It was suggested that we get some printed copies for clubs to show to successful candidates at VE sessions who are interested, or get them a trial of ARRL membership and let them view it digitally. It would be nice if we could give them a flyer or a card with that plus a QR code that would take them to On The Air. One member asked about a library subscription. I will ask at HQ when I am there on Wednesday but I would like to see him get one for the library. It’s something to consider. All in all I believe OTA is going to be a smash hit. It’s simple enough for new hams and has interesting content even for seasoned hams. Also the layout is fresh and modern. The millennial and Gen Z crowd (yes I have some of them in my division) certainly does like it. It has my full support and I would encourage the rest of the Board to support it and other similar efforts. 73 Ria, N2RJ

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[arrl-odv:29379] Document #8 - Report of the Chief Financial Officer
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

ODV - Attached please find Document #8 - Report of the Chief Financial Officer. Safe travels. Diane Middleton, W2DLM Chief Financial Officer ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio (r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0225

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[arrl-odv:29378] Public Relations Committee Report, Document #17
by n2cop＠ec.rr.com 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Dear ODV Members: Attached is Document #17, Public Relations Committee (PRC) report, along with #17 attachment, the Social Media Guide with metric data updated to December 31, 2019. CC: Sid Caesar, NH7C, PRC Chairman David Isgur, N1RSN, ARRL Communications Manager 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Board Liaison to the Public Relations Committee (PRC) Vice Director - Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia www.arrl-roanoke.org <http://www.arrl-roanoke.org> Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division ARRL - The National Association for Amateur RadioT

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[arrl-odv:29377] Re: Fw: Spectrum issues-Federal register-inconsistencies
by david davidsiddall-law.com 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hi Dick, Note taken. To be clear, the reference is to publication of the FCC’s Dec. 12 agenda in the Dec. 18 Federal Register. The 3.3 GHz item itself has not yet been published in the Federal Register. As is normal practice, it HAS been made available on the FCC website. (There often is a month or more delay between its availability on the FCC website and its formal publication in the Federal Register, this is normal.) The item itself is not amateur-focused. Its main focus is on additional shared use below 3.3 GHz or other relocation of existing services now in 3.3 – 3.55 GHz, including the amateur secondary operations. There is no inconsistency in the title. 73, Dave David R. Siddall Managing Partner DS Law, PLLC 1629 K St. NW, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 direct: +1 202 559 4690 Unauthorized Disclosure Prohibited. This e-mail is intended solely for the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, it is prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute, or use the contents of this email and its attachments. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all electronic and physical copies of the e-mail message and its attachments. Unintended transmission shall not constitute waiver of attorney-client or any other privilege. Thank you. From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of Richard Norton via arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Reply-To: Richard Norton <richardjnorton(a)yahoo.com> Date: Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM To: ODV <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:29372] Fw: Spectrum issues-Federal register-inconsistencies FYI. This is forwarded to ODV without verifying the veracity of what is claimed. 73, Dick ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Rick Paquette <w7rap.rick(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: Spectrum issues-Federal register-inconsistencies Steve: Your message has been forwarded to Dick Norton. Rick Paquette W7RAP ARRL Section Manager Arizona W7RAP(a)ARRL.Org (520) 425-6877 On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 2:13 PM SteveB <eagle572(a)comcast.net<mailto:eagle572@comcast.net>> wrote: RE: 3 GHz band I notice that the FCC publication on the Federal Register Dec 18 2019 has a title regarding "band sharing". However, the contents on the actual published item 3 (WTB) shows that Amateur radio operation on the 3 GHz band is proposed to be removed entirely , not shared. Also, other FCC statements claim that non - federal users are "unnecessary". Since hams are federally licensed, why are we considered unnecessary? Just an update--Steve Bell KJ7OG

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[arrl-odv:29376] Executive Committee Report January 2020 Doc #10
by k5ur＠aol.com 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hi all: Please find attached the Executive Committee Report to the Board. 73Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:29375] President's Report January 2020 Doc #2
by k5ur＠aol.com 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hi all: Please find attached the President's Report to the Board. I look forward to seeing everyone in a few days. 73Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:29374] Report of the ARLDAC - Document #14
by Mike Raisbeck 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Here is the report. MikeK1TWF Mike Raisbeck k1twf(a)arrl.net

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[arrl-odv:29372] Fw: Spectrum issues-Federal register-inconsistencies
by Richard Norton 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

FYI. This is forwarded to ODV without verifying the veracity of what is claimed. 73, Dick ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Rick Paquette <w7rap.rick(a)gmail.com>Subject: Re: Spectrum issues-Federal register-inconsistencies Steve: Your message has been forwarded to Dick Norton. Rick Paquette W7RAP ARRL Section Manager Arizona W7RAP(a)ARRL.Org(520) 425-6877 On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 2:13 PM SteveB <eagle572(a)comcast.net> wrote: RE: 3 GHz band I notice that the FCC publication on the Federal Register Dec 18 2019 has a title regarding "band sharing". However, the contents on the actual published item 3 (WTB) shows that Amateur radio operation on the 3 GHz band is proposed to be removed entirely , not shared. Also, other FCC statements claim that non - federal users are "unnecessary". Since hams are federally licensed, why are we considered unnecessary? Just an update--Steve Bell KJ7OG

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[arrl-odv:29371] Re: improvement to VE program
by Kermit Carlson 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, 3:23:24 PM CST, Kermit Carlson <w9xa(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Hello David - As a member of the A&F Committee it was three Board meetings ago that we started an electronic filing for a limited number of VE groups. We have spokenwith the person who wrote the system program software for Laurel and it was decidedby the Committee that was studying this need that the League would need moreprotection that was available with the Laurel system. Using a simpler system which does not have applicant registration, the test of the electronic filing has continued withgood results. The reason for the limited rollout was to gain operation experience andstart the process with a limited group of VE groups. It will require a significant effortof IT time to create a fully-functional system with all of the needs that should be included,and given the shortage of IT development time it makes perfect sense to look outsideof 225 Main Street for the software development. In short - there is an active electronic filing system for a limited number of teamsand the plan is to have a complete system running as soon as practical. This is somethingthat A&F has been working on with with the VE and IT staff and it is now time to decideon the expenditure. 73, Kermit W9XA On Sunday, January 12, 2020, 8:55:55 AM CST, David Norris via arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Damned spotty cell service since the storms rolled through yesterday - sorry for the misfire. I’ve been pushing for this ever since I came on the board. Three or four years ago we finally convinced our VEC to work up a trial program for electronic session filing. Maria had a pilot project started with selected VE teams, and I think it may have proven successful. However, I’m not sure what happened with that and may have been scuttled when Gallagher put forth the idea of farming it all out to an independent contractor and doing away with the VEC. We should speak with Staff as to what ever happened to this pilot program. We may actually have the basic mechanisms in hand. 73 David A. Norris, K5UZDirector, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:39 AM, "rjairam(a)gmail.com" <rjairam(a)gmail.com> wrote: I also think we need to seriously consider what candidates get for the $15 fee. While we should not stop charging the fee (unless we secure an alternative funding source) we should be able to offer something as a value add. Maybe something that doesn’t cost us much such as a course in our (future) online learning system or something else that is tangible (that will cost us but will bring in potential future growth) such as a discount on the first year’s membership. It’s easy to say that LARC-VEC charges nothing because they are all-volunteer but they are rapidly expanding. I am accredited with ARRL and LARC and the experience with LARC is much more modern and it costs the candidate nothing. But back to the basic point - 2 weeks to get results is not what people expect today. It took 6 months in 1997 when I got licensed (because tests had to be graded in London, UK) and 2 weeks in 2001 when I got licensed in the USA but that was 23/19 years ago. But I definitely applaud the concept and effort and I’m hoping this can be implemented quickly. RiaN2RJ On Sun, Jan 12, 2020 at 8:22 AM <w0nd(a)srt.com> wrote: I agree with Bill, N2COP on the ARRL VE program. I do not use the ARRL VE testing because it is a paper mill and slow. I have been the VE Coordination person for W5YI testing for over 10 years and use W5YI-VEC regularly. I can give a test, finish the paperwork, email it to W5YI-VEC the same day and then get a new call to a successful candidate in 3 days. In most cases, I call the successful candidate, give them their new call and encourage them to log into the FCC database if they want to see the official copy. New Hams are excited to get their call that quick and be able to get on the air. Talk about a great "ELMER" opportunity to get a new club member plus ask them to join ARRL. Lynn Nelson - W0ND Vice Director- Dakota Division ----- Original Message ----- From: n2cop(a)ec.rr.com To: rjairam(a)gmail.com, "Mickey Baker" <fishflorida(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Norm W3IZ' 'Fusaro" <w3iz(a)arrl.org>, "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:23:10 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [arrl-odv:29364] Re: improvement to VE program Dear ODV Members: I just reviewed how many ODV members are Volunteer Examiners (VEs) and I was surprised that only about 1/3 have participated in at least one VE examination session. (Source: http://www.arrl.org/ve-session-counts) Despite its 75% market share, ARRL's VE process is antiquated. Here in North Carolina, many ARRL VEs have reciprocal privileges with the W4VEC, W5YI and WCARS Volunteer Examination Coordinators (VECs), and opt to use those VECs over ARRL because of swift electronic processing. While security concerns may be valid, many first time candidates are eager to get on the air. We have had experience with candidates who have failed a test at an ARRL VE session, then the next day go to a VE session administered by a different VEC, and have their callsigns assigned before those who took their exams at the ARRL VE session. This is an embarrassment for the organization considered to be the industry leader. Those of us who took our exams at the FCC office then waited two months for our tickets to arrive in the mail should not be preaching patience - it's a different world, and our VEC competitors are offering 24-48 hour first time call sign assignment. Director Jairam is correct that internet access should be mandatory at ARRL VE sessions to access FRN records, as well as a procedure or mechanism to copy photo ID for applicants without a license. Former CEO Tom Gallagher proposed the idea to enter into an arrangement with commercial testing centers, such as Sylvan Learning or Pearson, to provide exams on demand without the necessity of a VE team. Perhaps it's time to resurrect that idea. By the way, kudos to the ODV member with the most number of VE test sessions in which he's participated - Delta Division Director David Norris, K5UZ, with 86. 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Vice Director – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia www.arrl-roanoke.org Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division ARRL – The National Association for Amateur Radio™ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of rjairam(a)gmail.com Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 8:03 PM To: Mickey Baker <fishflorida(a)gmail.com> Cc: Fusaro, Norm W3IZ <w3iz(a)arrl.org>; arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:29362] Re: improvement to VE program I sent a list of suggestions privately to Howard and plan to bring it up at HQ when I am there. But there are two I pointed out that must be there if we are doing this. 1. We need to require teams to have internet access. That can be sticky in some cases as I've attended hamfests without internet access. 2. Another thing we need to consider is how we handle personal data in accordance with regulations such as the GDPR. This won't matter for sessions in the USA, but since VE sessions can be conducted worldwide it will be necessary. Consider the required notices such as for cookies as well. 73, Ria N2RJ On Fri, 10 Jan 2020 at 19:31, Mickey Baker <fishflorida(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > This is a great idea paper. > > I've marked up a copy with ideas. > > The Laurel group has implemented much of this. > > Feedback from some of their folks is that many of their testing teams are recalcitrant about leaving the "old ways" and they still have a lot of people doing the manual process. Their tactic has been to provide excellent back end support. Many of the electronic tests are processed and even new calls issued within 24 hours. And they do this for free. > > Tough competition. > > 73, > > Mickey Baker, N4MB > Palm Beach Gardens, FL > “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural > feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice > brings one to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf > > > On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 2:39 PM Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) <wb2itx(a)arrl.org> wrote: >> >> Dear Officers, Directors and Vice Directors, >> >> As I have been reporting, we plan to move our VE program into the >> 21th century. Our view is that it will be electronic, from the >> applicant finding and registering for a test session, through showing >> up for the test, and submitting the exam back to ARRL and the results to the FCC. >> We want to eliminate delays, minimize chance for human error and >> duplication of work, and capture information on potential members >> early in their interaction with us. >> >> Our current plan is out-source the software development. The first >> step in that is to get a solid use-case and requirements document developed. >> If you have time, we would appreciate your review and thoughts on the >> attached draft use case. >> >> 73, Howard, WB2ITX >> >> -- >> Howard E. 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