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[arrl-odv:32950] IMC interview, November 16 at 7pm Eastern
by Niswander, Rick 13 Nov '21

13 Nov '21

Below is the Zoom info for the second IMC interview on Tuesday, November 16, at 7pm Eastern. This meeting is with Fidelity. This is the second of the two IMC interviews on Tuesday, November 16. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Rick Niswander is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86169747721?pwd=WjZwNVpzYUczaHJqVGV4QXQxcmlCZz09 Meeting ID: 861 6974 7721 Passcode: 283663 One tap mobile +19294362866,,86169747721#,,,,*283663# US (New York) +13017158592,,86169747721#,,,,*283663# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 861 6974 7721 Passcode: 283663 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kx6Jtfn6A

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[arrl-odv:32948] IMC Sunday, November 14, 7:30pm Eastern
by Niswander, Rick 13 Nov '21

13 Nov '21

ODV: The IMC will have a short meeting tomorrow night (Sunday) at 7:30pm Eastern to discuss the process for the upcoming Zoom meetings with the remaining Investment Managers. You are invited to attend if you wish. Sign in info is below. In total, there will be three IMC meetings this week. All times are Eastern Sunday, November 14 at 7:30pm. Sign in info below. Monday, November 15 at 4pm. Sign in info sent last Thursday at 4pm Eastern in ODV:32945 Tuesday, November 16 at 4pm AND at 7pm. Two interviews. Sign in info to come in the next 15 minutes or so. K7GM Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Rick Niswander is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88057351704?pwd=RGVpYjg5VENxMmpSZ3hWb0Y2TGFOdz09 Meeting ID: 880 5735 1704 Passcode: 709359 One tap mobile +13017158592,,88057351704#,,,,*709359# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,88057351704#,,,,*709359# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 880 5735 1704 Passcode: 709359 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kd4m5Ip1Wc

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[arrl-odv:32947] In News Nov 12
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Happy Friday everyone. Diane Middleton, W2DLM Chief Financial Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0225 [cid:image001.png@01D7D7C4.F7F55010]

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[arrl-odv:32946] IT hiring market
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Here is an article expressing the widespread nature of what we are experiencing trying to find and hire quality IT staff. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-out-of-4-it-teams-are-facing-critica…<https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-out-of-4-it-teams-are-facing-critica…> This is the major limiting factor, at the moment, to initiating large scale IT projects like Project X and a new web site. David

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[arrl-odv:32945] IMC Monday Nov 15, 4pm eastern - finalist interview
by Niswander, Rick 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

ODV: The Investment Management Committee will be starting the Zoom interviews for the five finalist firms beginning this coming Monday at 4pm eastern. The finalist firm in CAPTRUST. Zoom login information is below. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Rick Niswander is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85330681362?pwd=N0RPemxsTjlEYXJBcnNCU1NwUDRUQT09 Meeting ID: 853 3068 1362 Passcode: 502280 One tap mobile +12532158782,,85330681362#,,,,*502280# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,85330681362#,,,,*502280# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 853 3068 1362 Passcode: 502280 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keBX8qP2aZ

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[arrl-odv:32944] QST delay
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

The following is about to be communicated to members: ================================================ December 2021 Issue of QST to Mail Mid-Month, Arrive Thanksgiving Week Due to the widespread paper shortage and related supply chain issues, the December 2021 issue of QST will mail approximately one week later than usual, arriving in homes the week of November 22. ARRL members can read the digital edition of the December issue now, at http://www.arrl.org/qst.

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[arrl-odv:32943] Hamcation National Convention
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

Here's an update on the National Convention coming up in Feb 2022 at Orlando Hamcation. The registration for members to sign-up for our National Convention Program went live today. There are 4 tracks of programming to choose from. The ARRL booth will be made up of 12 exhibit spaces. We met yesterday to determine the allocation of space and are now working on the layout. Stay tuned for an email next week for ODV members with instructions for registering and hotel booking in our room block. We have contracted rooms with the DoubleTree Hilton hotel at Seaworld as our HQ hotel. This is where the program tracks and luncheon will be held on Thursday 2/10. Orlando Hamcation takes place on 2/11-2/13 at the fairgrounds. BTW, when the hotel property was selected and contracted for in 2019, there were no Marriott properties that could accommodate ARRL requirements. David

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[arrl-odv:32932] Electronic submission & payment for ARRL VEC Exams
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Here’s a great message about a recent test session in MO. It is indicative of what is possible when going through ARRL VEC for exam processing. There are examination teams we need to be more deliberate getting in front of to ensue they understand what is possible and supported by ARRL VEC. There’s no reason to continue hearing “stories” about how antiquated and slow our VEC is. David From: Ken W0KAH <sabre49(a)gmail.com<mailto:sabre49@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:51 PM Subject: [VE] Electronic submission & payment for ARRL VEC Exams To: <VE(a)scarc.groups.io<mailto:VE@scarc.groups.io>> A group of four ARRL VEs administered an open exam session at the St. Charles County EOC at 1PM today (Sept. 29). Four candidates tested for Technician and all four passed and were issued CSCEs. This was a traditional paper exam. All the exam paperwork was scanned to pdf and sublitted to the ARRL VEC by email about an hour later. The lead VE called the ARRL VEC and provided fee payment by credit card and retained the payments received from the candidates. Sit down; their licenses were live in the FCC ULS by 4:30 PM CDT today (the same day)!!! All I can say is WOW that was FAST! Ken W0KAH Proud to be a part of that team

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[arrl-odv:32940] IMC update and upcoming OCIO interviews
by Niswander, Rick 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

I am sending the update below on behalf of IMC Chair Morine. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Dear ODV Members: The Investment Management Committee (IMC) completed its first phase of identifying candidates for an Outside Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), the industry term for an external money manager. Over eight months members of the IMC met almost every week, speaking with experts in non-profit portfolio management and identifying potential money management firms. The committee developed a comprehensive Request For Proposal (RFP), and identified 15 firms which represent the type of management philosophy which ARRL is seeking. RFPs were sent to this group, and eleven responded. Over a month, IMC members reviewed and analyzed thousands of pages of documents. The IMC team developed criteria for assessing submissions from OCIO candidates, and narrowed the field down to five firms. The next phase will be to conduct interviews with each of the five finalists. Members of ODV are invited, and encouraged, to join these sessions, which will be two hours each via Zoom. Not only are board members being invited to these sessions in the spirit of transparency, but the board is also the ultimate fiduciary responsible for management of the organization's portfolio. Directors will be voting on the selection of an OCIO at the January, 2022 board meeting, so a primary purpose for opening up these sessions is for board members to become familiar with the five OCIO finalists. The dates and times (Eastern) for the scheduled interviews in chronological order are: Monday, November 15, 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM* -CAPTRUST with Jon Strickland and Jason Stanicek Tuesday, November 16, 4:00PM or 5:00PM* - SEI with Bruce Higginson Tuesday, November 16, 7:30 PM - Fidelity with Jim Zadrozny and Tom Duffy Monday, November 29, 5:00PM - Brown Advisory with Susan Traver Tuesday, November 30, 7:30PM - Vanguard with Guy Scripter and Tom Russo *Start time will be finalized after confirming availability of all IMC members The format will be that IMC members will conduct the session, and non-IMC members will be placed in a guest mode with no video or audio participation capability, but will be able to see and hear the proceedings. Questions from non-IMC board members can be submitted during the interview through the chat feature, and these questions will be considered towards the end of the session. The IMC is investigating if each session can be securely recorded for access only by ODV members if they cannot attend the live meeting. Members of the IMC wish to emphasize two points: 1) the material and information which each OCIO candidate will share along with subsequent discussions are confidential. In order for each firm to be forthright and candid, they must be assured that their information will not be divulged. 2) we are encouraging especially participation from Directors who will be voting for the final candidate. We on the IMC believe the rigorous due diligence we've undertaken has resulted in five premier quality money managers for your consideration. We welcome your upcoming participation. 73, Bill Morine, N2COP, Chairman Fred Hopengarten, K1VR Kristen McIntyre, K6WX Rick Niswander, K7GM, Treasurer John Robert Stratton, N5AUS Dale Williams, WA8EFK David Minster, NA2AA, CEO (ex officio)

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[arrl-odv:32937] IN-NEWSLETTER Nov. 5
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Happy Friday 😊

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