May 2021 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:32355] IMC Zoom 5-11 at 8:30pm Eastern
by Niswander, Rick 09 May '21

09 May '21

Information about the Zoom call by the Investment Management Committee meeting is below. May 11, 2021 at 8:30pm Eastern. 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/81597207931?pwd=djNqeVpzTzVqL1A1OFVhRFNSNms0dz09 Meeting ID: 815 9720 7931 Passcode: 125467 One tap mobile +16465588656,,81597207931#,,,,*125467# US (New York) +13017158592,,81597207931#,,,,*125467# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 815 9720 7931 Passcode: 125467 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcEjKVDC5t

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[arrl-odv:32340] Field Service update
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 07 May '21

07 May '21

This is a very important update to understand the current struggle with working with the field organization. The Field Service working group sent a survey to 71 ARRL Section Managers. The survey asked ONE question, open ended, about what ONE thing we could be doing better. Only 43 SM's responded. Personal emails followed to the other 28 SM's asking them to please respond, and the deadline was even extended. No further responses were received. We have SM's that are checked out. I personally have tried to engage with one New England SM on three different occasions. Crickets. We need to be prepared for a discussion about how to manage SM's that have chosen to disconnect from their responsibilities. I know that the Board has the power to make changes where they are required. I am not suggesting we are there yet. But this will need attention as we restructure the support, care and feeding of the field going forward. If SM's don't want to be SM's, how do we manage that without creating another member explosion over governance? David

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[arrl-odv:32348] IN Newsletter May 5, 2021
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 07 May '21

07 May '21

Please see this week's IN Newsletter for news from you colleagues! Have a great weekend!

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[arrl-odv:32338] June QST
by Mark J Tharp 05 May '21

05 May '21

I would like to compliment all the staff involved with the Field day insert. No tear out, just a sticky goo removal, and the content is great. On a side note, I'm making Uncle Grants Chili soon. (thanks David) I do have to ask, however, what is the "ARRL's Field Day Chili Seasoning" ? Is this something available on the web store? Like "Lawry's", "Johnny's" or what? My google search is less than revealing. The reference to a 807 will be sure to bring a question from some of the newer crowd. Can't wait to answer them. Appreciate HRO sponsoring the insert for sure, and will send my gratitude directly. 73.. Mark, HDX

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[arrl-odv:32335] VM Program reporting documents
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 03 May '21

03 May '21

Reporting from Riley on the VM program. Discussion to follow at EC today. David

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[arrl-odv:32334] IMC, May 4, 8:30pm eastern
by Niswander, Rick 02 May '21

02 May '21

Zoom login info is below for the Tuesday, May 4 Investment Management Committee meeting at 8:30pm eastern. 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116516672?pwd=OXpMNjNlNXBLVTlFL3Q4UnBaZi9kdz09 Meeting ID: 841 1651 6672 Passcode: 841967 One tap mobile +13126266799,,84116516672#,,,,*841967# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,84116516672#,,,,*841967# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 841 1651 6672 Passcode: 841967 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcayEhRf9c

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[arrl-odv:32321] Proposed Endorsement of One Specific NSF Grant Contender
by Richard Norton 02 May '21

02 May '21

The National Science Foundation is conducting a competitive procurement for the establishment of a "National Center for Wireless Spectrum Research (SII-Center)." Apparently there are a number of contenders for the funding. Among the teams competing is one lead by Northeastern University in Boston. Involved with, and possibly leading the effort, is Michael Marcus, N3JMM. His consulting business, Marcus Spectrum Solutions LLC, focusing on radio spectrum regulation capabilities, has a web-site, https://www.marcus-spectrum.com/ . It has been reported that there are other universities that are involved in the Northeastern team, but they have not been identified. Marcus is listed as an adjunct faculty member of Northeastern, although he apparently resides in Maryland and Northeastern is in Boston. Other web information shows him listed as an adjunct faculty member of Virginia Tech. A cursory check on Google shows other teams involved in efforts to land funding. One, named Spectrum X, includes faculty members from Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, and Olin College of Engineering. A University of Colorado Denver page has information about the solicitation. There are probably more. Marcus has approached the ARRL to add the League as a member of the Northeastern proposal team. 1) The League would add its imprimatur to this specific competitor, and 2) apparently encourage apparent unpaid participation in that team's efforts by college radio clubs that are connected with the League. As David Minster said, "Beyond connecting the research team to clubs, we technically don’t need to be involved at any other level." Summary The League does not appear to know whether this team, or one or more of the others, is the best choice for government funding. The League does not appear to know exactly what this team will ask of the college radio clubs. If, in the future, some defined tasks can be presented, the League can evaluate them and, if appropriate, encourage college club participation. The League's commitment is near zero, and our expectation of applause from our membership or the public should recognize that. Recommendation At this stage, I suggest we reply with words to the effect of the following: The ARRL is generally supportive of experimentation and research by Amateur Radio collegiate clubs. If groups wish League endorsement of any particular club-related request, please forward details of the work desired, and the League will consider its backing. 73, Dick, N6AA

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