January 2022 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:33270] Revised Plan documents
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 16 Jan '22

16 Jan '22

Dear ODV - During the Zoom meeting to discuss the 2022 Plan on January 10th, Director Stratton requested that an additional $300,000 be added to the Plan for increased lobbying efforts by a second firm. The attached documents include this additional spending. Barring any additional changes at the A&F meeting on January 20, this is the Plan document that is expected to be put forth for board approval. Thank you. 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@01D80AC3.1FA61C30]

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[arrl-odv:33047] ARRL Standing Orders
by John Robert Stratton 15 Jan '22

15 Jan '22

All As part of the ongoing effort of the Legal Structure Review Committee to update the ARRL's governing and operational documents, one of the important items that we found have to have been long neglected are those referred to as Standing Orders. If you look for them you will find that there is a mix of current and deleted SOs and that they are in a stream of consciousness list — there is no logical organization by topic or subject. Due to the efforts of Director Fred Hopengarten you will find enclosed as a PDF the SOs, as originally written, but re-arranged into a preliminary semblance of logical order. This took a lot of work on Fred's part and all should thank him for the effort. Consideration should be given by all of us as to whether any individual SO should be deleted, altered or supplemented. Thought should also be given to "what is missing" from these SOs, in other words what matters have we not addressed, but should address. The Committee will share that it believes almost all can be rewritten for greater clarity; in fact, there is such a draft, but the Committee believes before it makes any suggestion as to improved language, the Board should have the opportunity for form its own opinions. The SOs are not Bylaws and do not require 2/3 to adopt, delete or change. Please submit any comments and suggestions to Legal-review-comm(a)reflector.arrl.org . **** _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________***

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[arrl-odv:33266] PSC Meeting Agenda, Jan 20, 2022
by Michael Ritz 15 Jan '22

15 Jan '22

Attached. 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:33264] In New 14 January 2022
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 15 Jan '22

15 Jan '22

For your reading pleasure. 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@01D809D3.93E1FC40]

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[arrl-odv:33261] Date for Amateur Operations to Cease Using 3.45-3.5 GHz Segment
by david davidsiddall-law.com 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

ODV, Just a heads’ up: This afternoon the Commission released DA 22-39 in which it announced the results of Auction 110 for the 3.45-3.55 GHz band. The FCC’s Rules provide that “Amateur operations between 3450 MHz and 3500 MHz must cease within 90 days of the public notice announcing the close of the auction for the 3.45 GHz Service.” I have asked the FCC staff to confirm that based on today’s release, the date by which all amateur operations must cease in the covered spectrum is April 14, 2022. Once this exact date is confirmed, I’ll inform you and staff so that an appropriate notice can be made. I do think it best to wait for FCC staff confirmation, but I haven’t experienced problems counting days for regulatory purposes so I expect that April 14 will be the date. In the meantime, as some have inquired this week, weak signal work in this weekend’s ARRL competition can continue on 3.456 GHz. It will be somewhat a “last hurrah”, but operators can move to just below 3.450 in the immediate future and continue, at least until that spectrum’s future is determined. 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:33260] January Board Meeting - COVID protocol, Weather forecast
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

Welcome to the 2022 January Board Meeting - and another round of dealing with COVID-19. This guide is intended to help set your expectations for the trip and help you understand where you may or may not need to be masked. ARRL HQ ARRL HQ is open to visitors, but they must be masked at all times, and their visit is limited to the lobby. You should be aware that staff is very sensitive to the current state of COVID in the area. During our Orlando meeting today, everyone wore masks out of respect for those who are concerned. On Tuesday, Jan 18, we will be conducting the New Director Orientation at HQ in the large conference room. Attendees are to arrive at HQ wearing a mask. Once in the conference room, masks may not be required depending on who they are meeting with. Attendees are not permitted to move about the building unaccompanied and are required to be masked while on the building tour and visits to the rest room. On Wednesday or Thursday, Jan 19-20, if you need to meet with staff, an appointment must be setup in advance. We do have a few conference rooms where meetings can be conducted. HQ meetings with staff require masks at all times. If you are meeting with Diane or me in the Exec Offices, masks are not required, but if you are more comfortable with us being masked it is no problem. In keeping with tradition, the 17 managers were invited to Thursday night's dinner. Due to concerns about COVID-19, 11 of the 17 have chosen not to attend. ARRL W1AW During your stay, I know that a few of you have indicated an interest to visit W1AW. We request that you coordinate any such visit with Bob Naumann. While at W1AW you are required to remain masked the entire time. Marriott Board Meeting / Town of Windsor The governor of CT has directed COVID policies be decided at the city/town level. We have been watching Windsor to see what they might do. As of today, they have not imposed mandatory masking in public buildings. We expect that the protocol for this meeting will be the same as July. We can go unmasked if fully vaccinated, otherwise masks should be worn and everyone should make every effort to keep socially distanced where practical. Local Towns (especially West Hartford) Locally, due to COVID policies being set by each individual town, before you choose to visit a public place (like a restaurant), you may want to see what their local policies are at that time. West Hartford has placed a strong mandate on wearing masks in public places where they go so far as to indicate multi-family gatherings in a home are considered a public gathering. The situation is quite fluid and you can expect to see various levels of mask rules if you move about the Hartford area. COVID Protocol Questions? Please contact Diane if you have other questions not answered in this update. Hartford Weather If you are travelling on Monday, you may be met with delays due to weather in the Hartford area. Monday - Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. High near 40. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Monday Night - A chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. The rest of the week is forecast to be clear of rain/snow, but will be cold. As you would expect! Thanks, and safe travels. David

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[arrl-odv:33259] Investment Management Committee Report
by n2cop＠ec.rr.com 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

Dear ODV Members: Attached is Document #28, the report of the Investment Management Committee. Corresponding motions related to the creation of a permanent Investment Management Committee (IMC) and proposed bylaw changes to reflect new duties of the CFO and Treasurer relative to the IMC have been posted to the ODV Dropbox. Also in the ODV Dropbox are the executive summaries and related attachments of the RFP submissions for the three Outside Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) finalists. IMC committee members encourage you to review this material in advance of the presentations on Wednesday afternoon, January 19, so you will be familiar with the three OCIO finalists - CAPTRUST, Fidelity and Brown Advisory. A motion to select an OCIO will be forthcoming. 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Chairman - Investmetn Management Committee

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[arrl-odv:33258] Doc #3 1st VP - interesting typo fix ...
by Mike Raisbeck 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

see if you can spot the fix ...

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[arrl-odv:33257] And now the REAL 1st VP report - Doc # 3
by Mike Raisbeck 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

More pithy prose for your entertainment. Mikek1twf

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[arrl-odv:33256] A&F Committee - Agenda
by Ryan, Jeff, K0RM (Dir, RM) 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

All: The agenda for the January A&F meeting is attached. 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

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