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[arrl-odv:32736] Minutes of the 2nd Annual Board of Directors Meeting
by Kelly Wells 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Good afternoon: I received an email pertaining to the last version I sent out, therefore, it has been edited. Please review and approve this version, as I have not received any more changes or comments. It was also brought to my attention that the date in Article 15/16 should read January 2022 instead of July 2021. Please see the original and edited article below: (Original) [Articles 15 and 16] Recommendation: Without regard to content, the Committee recommends that no version of proposed Article 15 or Article 16 be adopted. It is the Committee's intent to draft a replacement for these proposed Articles and present it to the Board during the July 2021 Board Meeting. On the motion of Mr. Stratton, to defer the final version until January 2022, seconded by Mr. Carlson The Motion CARRIED. (Edited) [Articles 15 and 16]Recommendation: Without regard to content, the Committee recommends that no version of proposed Article 15 or Article 16 be adopted. It is the Committee's intent to draft a replacement for these proposed Articles and present it to the Board during the January 2022 Board Meeting. 00 On the motion of Mr. Stratton, to defer draft replacement until January 2022, and seconded by Mr. Carlson. The Motion CARRIED. Best, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D798F7.8A9F9FE0]

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[arrl-odv:32728] Election Notifications
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 24 Aug '21

24 Aug '21

This email is to update everyone on the candidate notification process. I have called all those certified candidates for Director and Vice Director positions in the New England, Hudson, Roanoke, Central, and Northwestern divisions. All candidates who are running opposed have also been provided the names and callsigns of the other candidates. David

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[arrl-odv:32726] July Board minutes
by Carl Luetzelschwab 23 Aug '21

23 Aug '21

I approve with the changes noted by W7VO. Carl K9LA

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[arrl-odv:32724] FW: [FCG] [ Latest ] HRO Florida Store Tease on Twitter
by Baker, Mickey, N4MB (Dir, SE) 23 Aug '21

23 Aug '21

There’s apparently going to be a new HRO in Florida… see below and attached photos of the location. Mickey Baker, N4MB Director, Southeastern Division ARRL Phone: 561 320-2775 Email: n4mb(a)arrl.org From: FCG(a)groups.io <FCG(a)groups.io> On Behalf Of NN4TT Dave Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:10 PM To: Pete Fountain - WD4IXD <wd4ixd(a)wd4ixd.com> Cc: NN4X Steve Sacco <ssacco(a)fastmail.com>; fcg new <FCG(a)groups.io> Subject: Re: [FCG] [ Latest ] HRO Florida Store Tease on Twitter After some super Google-Fu searching and looking in public records, it appears that HRO will be locating in Winter Springs, click the link below for details .... https://parceldetails.scpafl.org/ParcelDetailInfo.aspx?PID=3420305AW0000048C It's a nice area. Convenient to 17/92 and State Road 417 to the east. Straight shot from I-4 and 434 exit East for 5 to 6 MI. There are several suites in this building, apparently one is occupied with a florist. Robert Jr. and his wife own the entire property which is a bit over an acre including parking. There is nothing here that would scream warehouse like roll up doors or a truck loading dock though. I took those pictures of the front this morning as I was driving through the area. Looking forward to them getting up and running. When I buy, I buy from HRO or DXE anyway so it'll be great to have a Florida presence for somebody, especially since buying tax free from an out-of-state vendor is now a thing of History. 73 Dave NN4TT

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[arrl-odv:32723] IMC Aug 24, 8:30pm, Eastern
by Niswander, Rick 22 Aug '21

22 Aug '21

Log in information is below for the Investment Management Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 24 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/84638734983?pwd=N2QxOFl0R0c0VmV6a2tGWHVsR2VRZz09 Meeting ID: 846 3873 4983 Passcode: 188743 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84638734983#,,,,*188743# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,84638734983#,,,,*188743# 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: 846 3873 4983 Passcode: 188743 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kF3WQryly

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[arrl-odv:32722] Board meeting Meeting minutes
by Michael Ritz 20 Aug '21

20 Aug '21

I hate to be a complainer, but upon reviewing the minutes from the recent July Board meeting and comparing them with a previous one from the January 2019 meeting, (attached), I see a considerable difference in how they are constructed. The minutes from the recent meeting appear to be hastily constructed, with, it appears, nobody really proofreading the end result. In my opinion, this proofreading for content and noting formatting errors should not be the responsibility of ODV. The old one from 2019 as prepared by Carla (or maybe it was Dan Henderson), appears much more polished and professional. Our demanding members read these minutes, and are expecting a professional result. There should be a standard template used for these minutes that will provide the same look and feel for our members from meeting-to-meeting. <end of rant> ;-) 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:32715] Mistake on my part listing roll call votes (alphabetized by name, not by division)
by Kelly Wells 20 Aug '21

20 Aug '21

Good Evening: Me being new, I alphabetized names in the roll call vote by last name. I did not realize names are listed by division until this evening. I corrected the listing in the roll call vote. I am still seeking final approval, but wanted all to be aware of my change. Regards, Kelly From: Kelly Wells Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 5:03 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Subject: Request for vote-ARRL Board of Directors Second Meeting Minutes Good Evening: There being no updates or edits to the last version sent on Monday, 08/17/21, please approve the minutes as final. Kind Regards, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D79526.694D2BC0]

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[arrl-odv:32712] Request for vote-ARRL Board of Directors Second Meeting Minutes
by Kelly Wells 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Good Evening: There being no updates or edits to the last version sent on Monday, 08/17/21, please approve the minutes as final. Kind Regards, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D7951B.71E83D20]

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[arrl-odv:32711] Staff update
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

This is a quick note to let you know that Dee has decided to leave ARRL. We've been managing Dee's performance since the beginning of the year. She recently posted a confidential document to the ARRL website in error. The error was quickly fixed after Diane realized what had happened, but Dee was written up as she was not understanding why this was a major problem. We've spent the last 2 weeks working with her, but she is not interested in staying and decided she'd rather leave. Dee has transitioned with Kelly so please reach out to Kelly on any requests. Thanks. David

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[arrl-odv:32704] Fwd: RE: Re: Re: Fwd: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022
by Michael Ritz 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

(See below) In advance of a response from David Minster, here is the "bottom line" answer from Maria: "The FCC will retain the processing fee for every application submitted." My guess is that this will ease competition for some 1X2 and 2X1 callsigns that come up. 73; Mike W7VO > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "Somma, Maria, AB1FM" <msomma(a)arrl.org> > To: "Ritz, Mike, W7VO, (Dir, NW)" <w7vo(a)comcast.net> > Date: 08/17/2021 3:05 PM > Subject: RE: Re: [arrl-odv:32701] Re: Fwd: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > Hi Mike – > > > David M. just asked a similar question. > > I’m guessing he will answer the ODV shortly. > > > Here was my answer to his question: > > > The $35 fee is the application (processing) fee. > > The application’s outcome, whether the request is granted or dismissed, is irrelevant. > > The FCC will retain the processing fee for every application submitted. > > > An individual can apply for a refund but the FCC stated it would have to be extenuating circumstances for the refund to be considered. > > > ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT THE OLD VANITY FEE: > > The prior FCC vanity call sign fees were regulatory fees and were therefore handled differently. > > Refunds were allowed on the regulatory fees if requested by the applicant. > > > > I hope you are doing well! > > > > Sincerely, > > Maria Somma, AB1FM > > ARRL VEC Manager > > ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® > > 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA > > Phone: 1-888-277-5289 > > FAX: 1-860-594-0339 > > Email: msomma(a)arrl.org mailto:msomma@arrl.org > > ARRL Web: http://www.arrl.org/ > > > > > > From: Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> > Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:33 PM > To: Somma, Maria, AB1FM <msomma(a)arrl.org> > Subject: Fwd: Re: [arrl-odv:32701] Re: Fwd: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > Maria; > > > > Can you help clear up the question below? > > > > Thanks! > > > > 73; > > Mike > > W7VO > > > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > > > From: "Baker, Mickey, N4MB (Dir, SE)" <mbaker(a)arrl.org mailto:mbaker@arrl.org > > > > > To: "Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD)" <rjairam(a)gmail.com mailto:rjairam@gmail.com >, "Ritz, Mike, W7VO, (Dir, NW)" <w7vo(a)comcast.net mailto:w7vo@comcast.net > > > > > Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org > > > > > Date: 08/17/2021 2:25 PM > > > > Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:32701] Re: Fwd: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > > > > > It was refundable if you were unsuccessful. Another form, several weeks wait… > > > > > > The way I understand this is that the fee will only be presented to the applicant if the license is otherwise ready to issue. That way=, there’s no refunds. > > > > > > This is “word of mouth” from another VEC. Maria Somma is the ultimate authority at ARRL. > > > > > > -- > > > > Mickey Baker > > > > Director, Southeastern Division > > > > ARRL > > > > Phone (561) 320-2775 > > > > Email: n4mb(a)arrl.org mailto:n4mb@arrl.org > > > > > > > > > > From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org > on behalf of rjairam(a)gmail.com mailto:rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam(a)gmail.com mailto:rjairam@gmail.com > > > Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 2:50 PM > > To: Ritz, Mike, W7VO, (Dir, NW) <w7vo(a)comcast.net mailto:w7vo@comcast.net > > > Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org > > > Subject: [arrl-odv:32701] Re: Fwd: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > That’s a good question but not uncharted territory. > > > > > > When we had the $20 vanity fee, was it collected if you were unsuccessful? That may be the same scenario. > > > > > > 73 > > > > Ria > > > > N2RJ/W4 > > > > > > On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 2:36 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net mailto:w7vo@comcast.net > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > The below came out from the ARRL this morning, and inquiring minds want to know: > > > > > > Does anybody know what happens to the $35 sent in for vanity callsign applications that are denied? Is there still a mechanism still in place for those to apply for reimbursement? > > > > > > Some people apply for 1X2 or 2X1 callsigns where there is competition for those callsign. If the call(s) they want goes to somebody else they have to keep trying for new available callsigns and paying the $35 fees for each application until they win one. Will they be able to apply to get their money back for the ones they lose out on, (as it was before), or does the FCC now get to keep the money? > > > > > > 73; > > > Mike > > > w7VO > > > > > > > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > > > From: ARRL Web site <memberlist(a)www.arrl.org mailto:memberlist@www.arrl.org > > > > > To: w7vo(a)comcast.net mailto:w7vo@comcast.net > > > > Date: 08/17/2021 9:47 AM > > > > Subject: ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > > > > > > > > > SB QST @ ARL $ARLB021 > > > > ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > > > > > ZCZC AG21 > > > > QST de W1AW > > > > ARRL Bulletin 21 ARLB021 > > > > From ARRL Headquarters > > > > Newington CT August 17, 2021 > > > > To all radio amateurs > > > > > > > > SB QST ARL ARLB021 > > > > ARLB021 FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022 > > > > > > > > The schedule of FCC amateur radio application fees likely will not > > > > go into effect before 2022. FCC staff confirmed during a recent > > > > virtual meeting with Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) that the > > > > agency is still working on the necessary changes to the Universal > > > > Licensing System (ULS) software and other processes and procedures > > > > that must be in place before it starts collecting fees from amateur > > > > applicants. Earlier this year, the FCC said it would not start > > > > collecting fees from amateur applicants before this Summer. The new > > > > estimate is that the fees won't go into effect until early next > > > > year. > > > > > > > > Once it's effective, the $35 application fee will apply to new, > > > > modification (upgrade and sequential call sign change), renewal, and > > > > vanity call sign applications. All fees will be per application. > > > > Administrative update applications, such as those to change a > > > > licensee's name, mailing, or email address, will be exempt from > > > > fees. ARRL VEC manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, said Volunteer Examiner > > > > (VE) teams will not face the burden of collecting the $35 fee. > > > > > > > > "Once the FCC application fee takes effect, new and upgrade > > > > applicants will pay the exam session fee to the VE team as usual, > > > > but they'll pay the $35 application fee directly to the FCC using > > > > the FCC Pay Fees system," she explained. When the FCC receives the > > > > examination information from the VEC, it will email a link with > > > > payment instructions to each successful candidate who then will have > > > > 10 days from the date of the email to pay. > > > > > > > > The FCC Pay Fees system can be accessed at, > > > > https://apps2.fcc.gov/Batch_Filer/login.cfm . > > > > > > > > After the fee is paid and the FCC has processed an application, > > > > examinees will receive a second email from the FCC with a link to > > > > their official license. The link will be good for 30 days. Licensees > > > > also will be able to view, download, and print official license > > > > copies by logging into their FCC ULS account. The FCC no longer > > > > provides printed licenses. > > > > > > > > Licensees can log into the ULS with their 10-digit FRN (FCC > > > > Registration Number) and password at any time to view and manage > > > > their license and application, print their license, and update > > > > anything in their FCC license record, including adding an email > > > > address. > > > > > > > > FEE SCHEDULE: > > > > > > > > INDIVIDUALS - > > > > > > > > $35 FEE: New, modification (upgrade and sequential call sign > > > > change), renewal, and vanity call sign applications. All fees will > > > > be per application. > > > > > > > > NO FEE: Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or > > > > email address, or license cancellation. > > > > > > > > AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS - > > > > > > > > $35 FEE: New, renewal, trustee change, and vanity call sign > > > > applications. All fees will be per application. > > > > > > > > NO FEE: Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or > > > > email address, or license cancellation. > > > > NNNN > > > > /EX > > > _______________________________________________ > > > arrl-odv mailing list > > > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org > > > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv > > > > > > > > > > >

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