August 2020 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:30809] Test for K1VR
by rjairam＠gmail.com 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Just checking if Fred is getting emails. 73 Ria, N2RJ

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[arrl-odv:30808] tonight's Zoom meeting
by Carl Luetzelschwab 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Jeff, Well, I managed to delete the invite for tonight's meeting. Could you please resend it? Carl K9LA Central Div Vice Dir

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[arrl-odv:30742] VE Update?
by Michael Ritz 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

This question is directed at Barry, but I'll take answers from anybody who might know the answer: Has there been any progress on updates to our VE process; ie: virtual or otherwise? I've had several members ask me recently and don't have a clue how to answer the question, other than "we're still working on it". 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:30764] Zoom Invitation - ARRL Special Board Meeting - 8PM EDT 8/26/2020
by Jeff Ryan 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

To: All Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: An ARRL Special Board Meeting will be held via Zoom. Day/Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 Time: 8:00 PM EDT 7:00 PM CDT 6:00 PM MDT 5:00 PM PDT Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560055347?pwd=Z0ZBalkxclRxamZSMEFjS1E3NUY2QT09 Meeting ID: 875 6005 5347 Passcode: 323533 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87560055347#,,,,,,0#,,323533# US (Houston) +16699006833,,87560055347#,,,,,,0#,,323533# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 875 6005 5347 Passcode: 323533 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbZwDVfDr

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[arrl-odv:30804] Revised document
by Niswander, Rick 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Attached is a slightly revised employment agreement with David Minster. Thanks to the able work of Director Stratton and Vice Director Famiglio the document corrects the distance discrepancy and the meeting dates (both my fault), tightens up some of the language, and reformats the document to be more visually readable. None of the deal parameters (as noted by Kermit on Saturday) have been changed. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858

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[arrl-odv:30803] Agenda
by k5ur＠aol.com 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

Hi all: Here's the agenda for tomorrow night with suggested motions: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Secretary call roll 3. Motion to elect David Minster as CEO Moved, that the Board electMr. David Minster, NA2AA, as Chief Executive Officer effective September 28,2020. 4. Motion to elect David Minister as Secretary Moved, that the Board electMr. David Minster, NA2AA, as Secretary effective September 28, 2020. 5. Adjourn Barry has given his notice and his last day will be September 20. He's anxious to get back home and on the golf course. We owe him a big thanks for stepping up to help the League, the Board, and the staff through this time. 73,Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:30768] CEO contract
by Niswander, Rick 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

Attached is the CEO contract that has been negotiated with and signed by Mr. Minster. This is a confidential document and is marked as such. This is a scanned copy so the file size is larger. The wording in the document is almost the same as the agreement with Howard. Obviously the financial and date-specific parameters (salary, updated employment dates, etc.) are different. The financial terms are consistent with the email Kermit sent on Saturday. If you are comparing documents, there is an additional paragraph in this document related to the 3 months of temporary housing [3.1(c)] and the paragraph related to auto allowance was removed. The contract has been reviewed by Matt Curtin, the HR attorney at Murtha. If you have questions I would be glad to answer them either at Wednesday's meeting or before. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858

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[arrl-odv:30776] Fwd: MARS Region concern with ARRL HQ Communications with its Sections
by rjairam＠gmail.com 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

Fellow ODV - Please see the note below concerning MARS. I have been trying over the last year and a half to get some traction on this, but between leadership changes we haven't gotten much done. I am hoping since we now have a new emcomm director AND a new permanent CEO starting next month that we can finally get something done. MARS' mission is closely aligned with ours and those that I know in this area are very dedicated to their mission. It is definitely an alliance worth strengthening. 73 Ria, N2RJ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ken Brown <W2KB(a)arrl.net> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 at 17:02 Subject: MARS Region concern with ARRL HQ Communications with its Sections To: <ria(a)n2rj.com>, <n2rj(a)arrl.org> Hi Ria, As the NJ Air Force MARS commander, I wish to make you aware of a concern expressed by one of the MARS region (Army) or wing (Air Force) leaders which arose the other day during a webinar reviewing the results of the recent emergency drill COMEX 20-3, which among other things interfaced with ARES and other ham groups. The comment was made in reply to the below item in Chief Army MARS’ presentation: “Improves We still need to work on liaising better with ARS community (more advanced notice, simplified instruction, read ahead of 60 meter TTP manual, working with state-level ARRL and other leadership; consider MARS MOUs at HQ to HQ level with ARRL, SATERN, RACES, etc.)” A significant part of MARS’ emphasis of late has been to obtain status information on local, county and state systems (utilities, airports, roads and transportation, public health facilities, etc.), and consolidating into MARS message format and forwarding same to federal officials whom in a real event where conventional communications systems failed would then be best positioned to deploy assistance resources based upon that information. Ham radio in general, with emphasis on ARES and NTS operators, is viewed as a significant source of obtaining such information for MARS members to acquire and forward to the federal concerned federal agencies, simulating the complete failure of other means of communication. Hence is why the MARS Chiefs feel that an MOU with ARRL to gain a better understanding of the mutual needs and benefits would be advisable. The region leader commented to the effect that ARRL HQ does not appear to have much communication with or provide sufficient guidance and direction to the Section level appointees, and in particular ARES and NTS Section leaders. It appears that the commentator did not think that entering into a memorandum of understanding between MARS and the League would be of much benefit for that reason. I am not certain from which region or wing the comment was made, and so far a link to a recording has not been made available, so I cannot review it to determine the origin of the concern. I am reasonably certain that the comment was not made by a representative of MARS Region 2 / Wing 2 which includes the Hudson Division. Here in NNJ the communication by and with W2VTV concerning the MARS COMEXs has been exemplary, but if the commentator’s assertion has any validity in other Sections or Divisions, it is something to keep in mind should the MARS Chiefs pursue the MOI with the League. I’ll keep you informed should I learn of any further developments. Please feel free to ask me any questions, and especially so should this matter be presented to the ARRL Board if I may be of assistance. Thank you for your outstanding efforts on behalf of the Amateur Radio community! 73, ---Ken Brown - W2KB W2KB(a)ARRL.net

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[arrl-odv:30767] ARRL Election Uncontested Winners
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

To Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: It is my pleasure to share that the following incumbents are unopposed and thereby declared elected/re-elected to their positions: Tom Abernethy W3TOM Atlantic Director Bob Famiglio K3RF Atlantic Vice Director Lynn Nelson W0ND Dakota Vice Director David Norris K5UZ Delta Director Ed Hudgens WB4RHQ Delta Vice Director Art Zygielbaum K0AIZ Midwest Director Thank you! [cid:image003.png@01D67A0D.9B3B8120]Carla Pereira, KC1HSX Executive Manager ARRL Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 http://www.arrl.org/

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[arrl-odv:30762] Call for a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (CEO) 23 Aug '20

23 Aug '20

ARRL Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: Pursuant to Article 4 of the Articles of Association and Bylaw 26, a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors is hereby called for 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday, August 22, 2020 solely for the purpose of electing a Chief Executive Officer and Secretary. The meeting will be conducted via the Zoom meeting software. Instructions on how to participate will be sent separately. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Secretary

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