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[arrl-odv:33038] EC Meeting Monday
by k5ur＠aol.com 12 Dec '21

12 Dec '21

Hi all: Just a reminder that we will have an Executive CommitteeMeeting on Monday at 11:00 AM Eastern. (ODV:32998) Listed below is the agenda as it stands right now and the zoom info. 73, Rick – K5UR ARRL Executive Committee Meeting Agenda 11:00 AM Eastern December 13, 2021, via Zoom 1. Welcome and consideration of the agenda forthe meeting 2. Approval of agenda 3. Chief Executive Officer/Secretary's update 4. FCC Counsel's update and FCC matters 5. Legislative Advocacy Committee update –Director Stratton 6. Recognition of new Life Members 7. January Board Meeting 8. Other business 9. Adjournment Thenext Executive Committee is scheduled for December 13, 2021, at 11 AM ET. The Zoom information is below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81934538564?pwd=OXNkRkdNOUd1eGJSTHM2NnljSGc3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 3453 8564 Passcode: 347927 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81934538564#,,,,*347927# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,81934538564#,,,,*347927# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 819 3453 8564 Passcode: 347927

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[arrl-odv:33036] Motion to amend bylaw #40
by Ryan, Jeff, K0RM (Dir, RM) 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

All: As most of you will recall, during the July board meeting I supported the creation of the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee. You may also recall that I expressed reservations with what I considered 'over-reach' with some of the language of the motion. Even so, I believed the creation of the committee was in the best interest of the League and its members and that the language could be 'cleaned up' at a later date. Looking at the language used to create other standing committees as a guide, it is my intent to ensure that the language used should not be seen to be directive towards HQ staff. Additionally, all board policy with respect to the operation of the League should be directed to the CEO (and only the CEO) who is responsible for implementation and operation of such policy. What follows is my initial attempt to do so. I welcome any and all feedback. I intend on introducing a motion at the January board meeting. 73, Jeff Ryan, KØRM Director, Rocky Mountain Division ARRL-the national association for Amateur Radio® 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy K2-275 Westminster, CO 80021 303-432-2886 www.arrl.org Proposed motion follows below, following the existing bylaw. A "markup" version is included at the end to show the changes and my notes. -------------beginning of motion----------------------- Motion by: Mr. Ryan Second by: (TBD) Whereas: The creation of the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee is in the best interests of the League and its members, and Whereas: The board of directors wishes to ensure the establishing motion is not to be interpreted as directing Staff but rather to maintain the board's advisory and policy role; Therefore, be it resolved that the following changes are made to Bylaw 40: The Existing Bylaw 40 (as noted on the ARRL Web Site): (noted in italics for the purposes of differentiating) 40. The Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee (ECFSC) shall: * Create and modify programs, services, training and advise the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Communications, with the objective of improving the League's support of, and training for, Section Managers, Section Emergency Coordinators, Section Traffic Managers, Affiliated Club Coordinators and other Field Service volunteers; * Create and modify programs, services, and training and advise the Chief Executive Officer and DIrector of Emergency Communications, in the pursuit of "best practices" for the Amateur Radio Service in the provision of volunteer emergency communications through the League's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and National Traffic System (NTS); * Monitor and assess current and evolving trends in emergency communications technology, organizational structures, and participant skills in the United States and around the world, to assure the ARRL's maximum awareness of, access to and implementation of "best practices" in these fields; * Create and modify programs, services, training and advise the Chief Executive Officer and National Club Coordinator, to improve the League's support for the ARRL's affiliated and Special Service Clubs, including such policy, programs, services, and training as necessary to assist the affiliated and Special Service Clubs in the recruitment and retention of new and existing licensees, Club and ARRL Members, and the enhancement of the technical and communications skills of their Members; * Coordinate and cooperate with other Amateur Radio national societies, especially within IARU Region 2, in the development and expansion of the ability of Amateur Radio to provide emergency communications services; * Provide guidance and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Management in translating Board and ECFSC policy into prioritized tasking, funding and staffing recommendations for the implementation of the Board policy, programs, services and training created or modified by the ECFSC; * Provide guidance and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and National Club Coordinator in translating Board and ECFSC policy into prioritized tasking, funding and staffing recommendations for the implementation of the Board policy, programs, services and training created or modified by the ECFSC * Recommend the creation or modification of Board policy that relates to or affects matters for which the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee has responsibility. * Consistent with the best governance of the ARRL, the Chairman and a majority of the Members of the ECFSC shall be selected from the Divisions with the greatest historical exposure to natural disasters. Initial Membership Notwithstanding any provisions of the newly adopted By-Law 37, and at the request of, and with the consent of, the President, the current Members and Chairs of the Emergency Management Director Selection Committee, the Administration and Finance Committee, and Programs & Services Committee are appointed to serve as the Members and Chairs of the Standing Committees until the end of the next Annual Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors. To be amended as follows: 1. First bullet: delete the phrase " Create and modify programs, services, training and"; capitalize the subsequent word "Advise" 2. First bullet: delete the phrase "and Director of Emergency Communications," 3. Second bullet: delete the phrase "Create and modify programs, services, and training, and"; capitalize the subsequent word "Advise" 4. Second bullet: delete the phrase "and Director of Emergency Communications," 5. Fourth bullet: delete the phrase "Create and modify programs, services, training and advise"; add the words "consult with" to the beginning of the sentence 6. Fourth bullet: delete the phrase "and National Club Coordinator," 7. Sixth bullet: delete entire bullet 8. Seventh bullet: delete entire bullet 9. Ninth bullet: delete entire bullet 10. Delete entire heading and sentence titled "Initial Membership" as it is now superfluous. The resulting Bylaw would read as follows: 40. The Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee (ECFSC) shall: * Advise the Chief Executive Officer with the objective of improving the League's support of, and training for, Section Managers, Section Emergency Coordinators, Section Traffic Managers, Affiliated Club Coordinators and other Field Service volunteers; * Advise the Chief Executive Officer in the pursuit of "best practices" for the Amateur Radio Service in the provision of volunteer emergency communications through the League's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and National Traffic System (NTS); * Monitor and assess current and evolving trends in emergency communications technology, organizational structures, and participant skills in the United States and around the world, to assure the ARRL's maximum awareness of, access to and implementation of "best practices" in these fields; * Consult with the Chief Executive Officer to improve the League's support for the ARRL's affiliated and Special Service Clubs, including such policy, programs, services, and training as necessary to assist the affiliated and Special Service Clubs in the recruitment and retention of new and existing licensees, Club and ARRL Members, and the enhancement of the technical and communications skills of their Members; * Coordinate and cooperate with other Amateur Radio national societies, especially within IARU Region 2, in the development and expansion of the ability of Amateur Radio to provide emergency communications services; * Recommend the creation or modification of Board policy that relates to or affects matters for which the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee has responsibility. ------------------------end of motion------------------------ A marked-up version, with my notes follows: 40. The Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee (ECFSC) shall: * Create and modify programs, services, training and aAdvise the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Communications, with the objective of improving the League's support of, and training for, Section Managers, Section Emergency Coordinators, Section Traffic Managers, Affiliated Club Coordinators and other Field Service volunteers; (Establishing policy should not include creating programs, services nor training which should be left to Staff to determine the specifics; also, language that mentions specific staff such as the EMComm director could easily be interpreted as the committee having the authority to direct staff, bypassing the CEO and any other chain of command) * Create and modify programs, services, and training and aAdvise the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Communications, in the pursuit of "best practices" for the Amateur Radio Service in the provision of volunteer emergency communications through the League's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and National Traffic System (NTS); (Establishing policy should not include creating programs, services nor training which should be left to Staff to determine the specifics; also, language that mentions specific staff such as the EMComm director could easily be interpreted as the Committee having the authority to direct staff, bypassing the CEO and any other chain of command) * Monitor and assess current and evolving trends in emergency communications technology, organizational structures, and participant skills in the United States and around the world, to assure the ARRL's maximum awareness of, access to and implementation of "best practices" in these fields; * Create and modify programs, services, training and advise Consult with the Chief Executive Officer and National Club Coordinator, to improve the League's support for the ARRL's affiliated and Special Service Clubs, including such policy, programs, services, and training as necessary to assist the affiliated and Special Service Clubs in the recruitment and retention of new and existing licensees, Club and ARRL Members, and the enhancement of the technical and communications skills of their Members; (Establishing policy should not include creating programs, services nor training which should be left to Staff to determine the specifics; also, language that mentions specific staff such as the National Club Coordinator could easily be interpreted as the Committee having the authority to direct staff, bypassing the CEO and any other chain of command) * Coordinate and cooperate with other Amateur Radio national societies, especially within IARU Region 2, in the development and expansion of the ability of Amateur Radio to provide emergency communications services; * Provide guidance and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Management in translating Board and ECFSC policy into prioritized tasking, funding and staffing recommendations for the implementation of the Board policy, programs, services and training created or modified by the ECFSC; (this implies that the Committee will direct the CEO as to how the board policy should be implemented, including establishing the priority of tasks and staffing. These are clearly staff functions which should not be within the purview of the board or any committee) * Provide guidance and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and National Club Coordinator in translating Board and ECFSC policy into prioritized tasking, funding and staffing recommendations for the implementation of the Board policy, programs, services and training created or modified by the ECFSC; (this also implies that the Committee will direct the CEO as to how the board policy should be implemented, including establishing the priority of tasks and staffing. These are clearly staff functions which should not be within the purview of the board or any committee) * Recommend the creation or modification of Board policy that relates to or affects matters for which the Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee has responsibility. * Consistent with the best governance of the ARRL, the Chairman and a majority of the Members of the ECFSC shall be selected from the Divisions with the greatest historical exposure to natural disasters. (this clause unnecessarily restricts which directors can serve on this committee which would have a domino effect on which directors could serve on other committees. When determining committee assignments, geographic residence should not be a measure of any director's knowledge nor ability to serve and-- as with other committees-- the League president should retain the authority to appoint any director to any committee) Initial Membership Notwithstanding any provisions of the newly adopted By-Law 37, and at the request of, and with the consent of, the President, the current Members and Chairs of the Emergency Management Director Selection Committee, the Administration and Finance Committee, and Programs & Services Committee are appointed to serve as the Members and Chairs of the Standing Committees until the end of the next Annual Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors. (as the initial period has passed, this clause is no longer applicable, hence, it is superfluous and unnecessary)

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[arrl-odv:33035] IN-NEWSLETTER Dec. 10
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 10 Dec '21

10 Dec '21

Attached is the IN-NEWSLETTER for the week ending Dec. 10. Have a good weekend! 73, 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@01D7EDD9.C5509E00]

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[arrl-odv:33032] VM Program
by k5ur＠aol.com 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

The November Volunteer Monitor Program Report was postedtoday. Riley and his team continue to do a fantasticjob for Amateur Radio and the League. Here’s the link: http://www.arrl.org/news/november-2021-volunteer-monitor-program-report 73, Rick – K5UR

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[arrl-odv:33030] ARRL National Convention at Orlando HamCation
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 08 Dec '21

08 Dec '21

To: ARRL Officers, Directors and Vice Directors attending the ARRL National Convention at Orlando HamCation, February 10-13, 2022 This message includes a registration link for Board members who are interested in volunteering as part of the 2022 ARRL National Convention team. Volunteers will each receive an ARRL exhibitor's badge (in lieu of purchasing a HamCation ticket), and ARRL team shirts. The convention will kick off on Thursday, February 10 with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Convention luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. HamCation will host the rest of the convention on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 11-13, 2022 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park in Orlando - an 87-acre lakefront fairgrounds. This will mark the 75th anniversary of HamCation! Our shared convention theme is "reDiscover Radio." ARRL will contribute presentations and exhibits organized to build on this theme, encouraging all radio amateurs to develop knowledge and skills in radio technology and radio communication. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete and submit the following online registration form by December 15: https://form.jotform.com/213254214468150. The online registration form will help us organize room reservations, badges, apparel and staffing for the event. Please complete your registration by December 15, so we can meet the deadline for our hotel room block. Even if your plans are not entirely committed, please complete the form with your tentative information so we can develop counts for hotel bookings. The registration form should not be shared with anyone else. If you have a spouse, companion, or other family member accompanying you-and they're interested in volunteering with you-please have them complete a registration form, too (be sure they mention your participation, so we can associate their registration with your own). REGISTRATION: Please complete and submit this online registration form by December 15: https://form.jotform.com/213254214468150 TRAVEL EXPENSES: ARRL Officers, Directors, and the Southeastern Division Vice Director may seek travel expense reimbursement, expensed to their respective ARRL budgets. HOTEL: ARRL's staff team and Board members will be housed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. The hotel is 13 miles from Orlando International Airport and 14 miles from the HamCation fairgrounds. Our online registration form will capture your hotel registration information (please don't book directly with the hotel). The room rate is $200 per night, plus 6% occupancy tax and 6.5% sales tax. Our rate includes up to 2 breakfasts per day, the daily resort charge (value $14.95 per room), self-parking (value $18 per day), and guest room wireless internet. HamCation parking will be free, onsite, and no parking passes are necessary. Handicap parking is just east of the east ticket booth. Visit the HamCation website for directions. A list of our staff and program areas for HamCation is included below. Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact us if you have any questions. 73 Bob, NQ1R and Kathleen, KC1MBY - Convention Co-Organizers Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R - Director of Public Relations and Innovation Kathleen Callahan, KC1MBY - Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications ________________________________ 2022 ARRL National Convention Staff Team Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R - Convention Co-Organization Kathleen Callahan, KC1MBY - Convention Co-Organization Ed Hare, W1RFI - ARRL Laboratory; Thursday Training Track presenter and staff liaison Paul Cianciolo, W1VLF - ARRL Laboratory Kim McNeill, KM1IPA - ARRL Membership and Store; registration Steve Goodgame, K5ATA - Education & Learning Mike Walters, W8ZY - Field Services and Clubs; Thursday Training Track presenter and staff liaison Bob Naumann, W5OV - Operations Bart Jahnke, W9JJ - Radiosport Jackie Ferreira, KB1PWB - ARRL Membership and Store; Meet the Authors Matt Caruso - ARRL Membership and Store Michael Scharr - ARRL Membership and Store, and freight logistics Regina Galuppi, W3DGI - Development & Foundation Bob Lee, KN6PXS - ARRL News (daily) and editorial coverage for ARRL activities, new product releases, and other editorial needs David Minster, NA2AA, CEO - keynote at Thursday's luncheon, and panelist for ARRL member forum on Saturday Exhibits and Booths * Development and ARRL Foundation * Laboratory * Education & Learning * Field Organization Volunteers * Radio Clubs * meet & greet area (Officers) * Amateur Radio Emergency Service * Radiosport and DXCC - DXCC Card Checking; ARRL Contests and Awards; QSL Bureau * ARRL Store & Membership * Meet the Authors

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[arrl-odv:33029] New Administrative Assistant
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Good Afternoon, I would like to introduce you to our new Administrative Assistant, Juan Pablo Gonzalez Moraga. He goes by JP. JP is from Chile with an educational background in Legal Studies and a BA in Political Science along with administrative experience. In addition to executive administrative support, he will also be providing support for IARU. JP is fluent in Spanish and English which will provide needed assistance in R2 communications. His email is jpgonzalez(a)arrl.org<mailto:jpgonzalez@arrl.org>. While he is not a member of the ODV reflector, he will have the ability to send information out to ODV and many of you will be hearing from him as he is planning the logistics for the Board Meeting. Please help me welcome JP to our ARRL family. Thank you. 73, Diane

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[arrl-odv:33028] Jessica Rosenworcel Confirmed
by david davidsiddall-law.com 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

ODV, Jessica Rosenworcel today was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for another term at the FCC on a bi-partisan vote of 68-31. The FCC will continue with two Democrats and two Republicans led by Rosenworcel as Chairwoman. Last week the Senate Commerce Committee conducted a hearing on President Biden’s nominee for the remaining Democratic seat, Gigi Sohn. Committee and full Senate votes on her nomination have not yet been scheduled. 73, Dave K3ZJ 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.

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[arrl-odv:33027] 2022-23 Proposed Plan Documents - BOARD CONFIDENTIAL
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Dear ODV, Attached is the current 2022-23 Proposed Plan Documents. The Administrative and Finance Committee is expecting to pass a motion to recommend the attached Plan for adoption by the full board at the January 2022 board meeting. David and I will be hosting a Question and Answer session on Monday, January 10th at 11:00 am to address any questions or concerns you would like to discuss. The Zoom link is below. This session will be totally driven by attendee questions. This is not a death by power point presentation or a walkthrough of the documents. After you have had the opportunity to read through the documents, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or e-mail with any questions if you would like them addressed before January 10th. I am happy to discuss them. As a reminder, these documents are Board Confidential and should not be shared with anyone outside the board family. Thank you and have a great day. 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@01D7EB5E.5F6DBF00] Diane Middleton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 2022 Proposed Plan Q&A Time: Jan 10, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81833530640?pwd=MlpSU1FtS0hMZ3V2YkhQVDZsdUNxQT09 Meeting ID: 818 3353 0640 Passcode: 878287 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81833530640#,,,,*878287# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,81833530640#,,,,*878287# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 818 3353 0640 Passcode: 878287 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdhNcP3ZSg

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[arrl-odv:33026] IN-NEWSLETTER Dec. 3
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 06 Dec '21

06 Dec '21

From: Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R <rinderbitzen(a)arrl.org> Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 7:41 AM Subject: IN-NEWSLETTER Dec. 3 Attached is the IN-NEWSLETTER for the 2 weeks ending Dec. 3. Have a good week! 73 Bob NQ1R

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[arrl-odv:33023] Bill Somerville, G4WJS SK
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 05 Dec '21

05 Dec '21

I have been informed by Joe Taylor, K1JT that Bill is now a silent key. Bill was part of the WSJT development team since 2013 and a core founder of the team. 73 Ria, N2RJ

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