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

[arrl-odv:33241] Treasurer's Report
by Niswander, Rick 09 Jan '22

09 Jan '22

Attached is the Treasurer's Report for the year ended December 2021. JP will also post the report to Dropbox in the Reports folder. As always, let me know if you have questions. Rick, K7GM Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858

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[arrl-odv:33240] RTTY Roundup?
by Michael Ritz 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

I hope to hear some ODV members on the air this weekend for RTTY Roundup! I'll be on with my small team as a MS from Radio Scappoose using our club WW7E callsign. RTTY only though. While my team members are on the air, I'll be working on prepping my reports for the Board meeting.... Lots to do. 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:33239] IN-NEWSLETTER Jan. 7
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

This week's In-News from snow covered Newington.

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[arrl-odv:33237] Not another version of Motion PSC #1!
by Michael Ritz 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Well, yes... Director Zygielbaum noted that somehow I ended up editing a version of PSC #1 motion that was not the very latest, and text in the third "Whereas" somehow fell out and was missing. So noted, found, and corrected! Also, Director Baker had me add Table number references to the graphs in K9LA's addendum commentary, so that is incorporated now also. The good news is that ODV members are taking the time to read the motion. ;-) Mr. Gonzales: Please delete the version of Motion PSC #1 currently in the Dropbox and replace it with this "FINAL REV B" version. It appears only the Admin can do so. 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:33236] IMPORTANT - Menu Form for Annual Board Meeting
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP) 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Dear Members of the ODV, Along with greeting you and hoping you have a great day; I'm sending you this email with the Menu for the Annual Board Meeting. As you will notice in the form, only the options for dinner on Thursday and Friday are described in the form. Lunch for the days of the Board Meeting is already included. We will only need from you to choose for Wednesday and Thursday if you will have or won't have lunch those days. We encourage you to fill this form completely, and send it by Tuesday, January 11th at noon, so we can inform properly, and in a timely manner, to the hotel your requests and get them ready for you. Any special requests and other situations regarding food issues, allergies, etc., please mention them in your responding email directed to jpgonzalez(a)arrl.org. Kind regards, Juan Pablo Gonzalez Administrative Assistant ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0220 jpgonzalez(a)arrl.org [cid:image001.png@01D80321.A199B980]

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[arrl-odv:33235] Re: Assistant Directors
by david davidsiddall-law.com 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Hey, “AD” was my first gig with ARRL, appointed by Vic Clark, W4KFC, when he was Roanoke Division director. Dave From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of "Minster, David NA2AA (CEO)" <dminster(a)arrl.org> Date: Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 2:58 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:33233] Assistant Directors A new concept to me, I recently learned of the existence of Divisional Assistant Directors. I was asked by one of the Directors to send a list of current AD’s for his division. I have learned that we do in fact codify membership records to indicate current AD’s for each Division. I will be sending each of you the list of people who are currently coded as active ADs for your Division. I know that the list(s) may be wrong because I have seen some cases of people moving up or out of the organization. I need your help to ‘clean up’ this list to who really is a current AD under your Division organization. Can you please spend a few minutes to update your list and get it back to me? I will have Mike Walters get the database updated. Thanks. David

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[arrl-odv:33234] New FINAL REV A version of PSC Motion 1- Clean Signal Initiative
by Michael Ritz 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Attached is an updated FINAL REV A of "PSC Motion 1- Clean Signal Initiative", with a completely re-written narrative regarding the program costs under "What are the Costs of the CSI Program", to satisfy questions that Director Williams raised. I also added two new paragraphs regarding how the educational part of CSI is to be handled under "What Should be ARRL's Role in Addressing the Problem?", to answer questions brought up by Director Kemmerer. Both have reviewed and approved the changes. Thirdly, I incorporated some minor technical clarifying edits from Director Luetzelschwab. Lastly, I ensured how current FCC regulations regarding emission standards are portrayed is in a positive light and consistent throughout the document, focusing on the fact that Amateur Radio is mostly "self-policing" as far as technical standards go. That puts the spotlight even brighter on the fact that the ARRL, as the National Association for Amateur Radio should be the one setting standards regarding transmitted signal purity. Thanks to Director McIntyre for helping me soften the tone, and establish that narrative. I'll be doing a short PowerPoint for ODV on Thursday night of the Board meeting to answer any other questions, and provide more insight regarding the intended program. Thanks for listening! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:33233] Assistant Directors
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

A new concept to me, I recently learned of the existence of Divisional Assistant Directors. I was asked by one of the Directors to send a list of current AD's for his division. I have learned that we do in fact codify membership records to indicate current AD's for each Division. I will be sending each of you the list of people who are currently coded as active ADs for your Division. I know that the list(s) may be wrong because I have seen some cases of people moving up or out of the organization. I need your help to 'clean up' this list to who really is a current AD under your Division organization. Can you please spend a few minutes to update your list and get it back to me? I will have Mike Walters get the database updated. Thanks. David

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[arrl-odv:33232] LoTW Report
by Ryan, Jeff, K0RM (Dir, RM) 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

ODV: Attached is the report from the Logbook of the World (LoTW) Committee chair. At the January A&F meeting, the need to upgrade LoTW will be an agenda item and I expect project planning to commence shortly thereafter. If there are any questions about the report itself, you may contact Chairman Widin (he is cc'd on this email). Looking forward to seeing everyone in CT! Safe travels and Happy New Year. 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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[arrl-odv:33215] IMPORTANT - Conflict of Interest Certification Form
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP) 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Dear Members of the ODV, Along with greeting you and hoping you have a good day; I'm writing you this email to inform you that you are required to read, sign, and send the Conflict of Interest Certification Form, as established in By-Law 46. As a reminder, per By-Law 46, section f: f. Annual Statements Each Board Member and Vice Director shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: (1) Has received a copy of the current Conflict of Interest policy set forth in this Bylaw. (2) Has read the Bylaw. (3) Agrees to comply with the disclosure requirements; and (4) Acknowledges that the League is a non-profit organization and that, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. The failure of a Board Member or Vice Director to sign such statement on a timely basis will render that Board Member or Vice Director ineligible to serve or continue to serve. Please read the attached By-Law and return a signed Certification page to me before January 17, 2022. Thank you. Juan Pablo Gonzalez Administrative Assistant ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0220 jpgonzalez(a)arrl.org [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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