January 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:34452] 2023 Expense Reimbursements - Last Call
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Good morning, Many of you have already submitted your final 2022 expense reimbursement requests. Thank you. This is just a reminder for anyone else who may still have a lingering outstanding reimbursement request. Thank you. 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@01D920DD.859D4C80]

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[arrl-odv:34449] Tom - W3TOM
by k5ur＠aol.com 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Hi all: Unfortunately, I must inform the Board that our colleague Tom Abernethy has tendered his resignation as Atlantic Division Director effective at the close of business this Friday, January 6, 2023. Vice Director Famiglio will serve as Director for the remainder of Tom’s term, and a new Vice Director will be appointed. Tom has served for over 20 years in various ARRL elected offices. While he plans to remain active supporting the League, he must devote more attention to assisting Debbie due to health issues. I’ve worked with Tom on numerous assignments and committees over the years. I will miss him. Tom, thank you for your service to the League and Amateur Radio! 73,Rick – K5UR

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[arrl-odv:34447] EC-FSC meeting
by Dale Williams 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Our next scheduled Zoom meeting of the Emergency Communications / Field Services Committee is Thursday evening January 5 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The proposed agenda is attached. 73, -- Dale WA8EFK Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764332800?pwd=aFBxWkswT2x3NkVQbWg5UWplUFd0QT09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764332800?pwd%3DaF…> Meeting ID: 817 6433 2800 Passcode: 453973 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81764332800#,,,,*453973# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,81764332800#,,,,*453973# US Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US Meeting ID: 817 6433 2800 Passcode: 453973 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbN29NSTLS <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbN29NSTLS&sa=D&sour…>

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[arrl-odv:34444] Minutes for Executive Committee Meeting in December
by k5ur＠aol.com 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Hi all: Heads up. Just sent to members in case you get questions. 73, Rick - K5UR -----Original Message----- From: smartin(a)arrl.org To: k5ur(a)aol.com Sent: Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:16 am Subject: Executive Committee Meeting December Dear ARRL Member: You are subscribed to receive agendas and minutes of ARRL Board and Executive Committee Meetings. Here is the link for the Executive Committee Meeting December 2022 Agenda and Minutes. <a href="https://www.arrl.org/files/file/EC%20Meeting%20Final%20Draft.pdf">Executive Committee December 2022 Minutes</a> <a href="https://www.arrl.org/files/file/ARRL%20Executive%20Committee%20Meeting%20Ag…">Executive Committee December 2022 Agenda</a> To modify your email subscription preferences, please visit arrl.org/MyARRL or email <a href="mailto:membership@arrl.org">membership(a)arrl.org</a>. Thank you for being an active and engaged member. Sabrina Martin Executive Assistant ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0242 To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/eb70d4dbe991236ab7d46a619367048d

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[arrl-odv:34443] FW: Jan 10 Meeting.
by Martin, Sabrina 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Good morning, Below is information from the Director of Emergency Management. Thank you. Sabrina Martin Executive Assistant ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0242 [cid:image002.png@01D9202D.E17B9490] From: Johnston, Josh, KE5MHV (EMD) <JJohnston(a)arrl.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 10:53 AM To: Martin, Sabrina <smartin(a)arrl.org> Subject: FW: Jan 10 Meeting. Good morning. Would you mind sending this to ODV so they are aware of the call? Josh From: sec <sec-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org<mailto:sec-bounces@reflector.arrl.org>> On Behalf Of Johnston, Josh, KE5MHV (EMD) Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 10:50 AM To: sec(a)reflector.arrl.org<mailto:sec@reflector.arrl.org> Cc: Walters, Michael, W8ZY <mwalters(a)arrl.org<mailto:mwalters@arrl.org>> Subject: [sec:796] Jan 10 Meeting. Good morning SEC's. I hope you have had a great holiday season and are ready for a productive 2023. As we begin our New Year, we want to get together to talk about what we are hoping to do in 2023. I will be talking about some ideas and goals for us all. We will also be discussing the Form 4 and the rollout of the new form 2's to assist you and your EC's happening soon. We want to work together and the communication you have been promised is here. We want to work WITH YOU to improve and grow our ideas, training and opportunities to better serve our communities. We will be having our first SEC Quarterly Conference Call Tuesday Jan 10 at 9pm eastern. We are going to try to keep this to approximately an hour because we want to respect your time. I hope to have you all on the call and look forward to visiting with you. Here is the link to the Teams meeting. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjA3ZGQ0YWQtMmJhYS00…> Meeting ID: 249 559 123 458 Passcode: RZ53Yd Download Teams<https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app> | Join on the web<https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=4db2a66c-8d9e-4ee7-…> Mike Walters will be forwarding this to the Section Managers to give them an opportunity to attend if they wish also so we look forward to a great evening of discussion. See you Tuesday Josh Johnston, KE5MHV Director of Emergency Management ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1400 USA Tel: (860) 594-0333 FAX: (860) 594-0303 jjohnston(a)arrl.org<mailto:jjohnston@arrl.org> www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org> [cid:image001.png@01D9202A.568D5B00]

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[arrl-odv:34438] Passing of Fred Laun, K3ZO
by david davidsiddall-law.com 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

ODV, I am very sad to forward the news below. Fred and I chose our callsigns together when I was his tenant while in law school. My call “is just a dit” from his call. 73 in mourning, Dave K3ZJ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ken Claerbout <kenk4zw(a)gmail.com<mailto:kenk4zw@gmail.com>> Date: Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 7:34 PM Subject: [PVRC] Alfred A Laun, III K3ZO SK It is with immense sadness that I share with you the passing of our dear friend Fred Laun K3ZO. Fred passed away this evening at 7:03 PM. Fred became ill on December 15 and was transported from his home to Inova Fairfax Hospital on the 18th. His condition worsened as time progressed. He was battling an infection and COVID. It was Fred's desire to not have any formal funeral or ceremony. Certainly the club will want to recognize him and celebrate a ham radio icon at a later date. We knew this day would eventually come. It doesn't make it any easier. There was just something about tuning the bands during a contest and hearing K3ZO. You knew everything was right with the ham radio world. RIP OM. You were one of a kind! 73 Ken K4ZW _________________________ 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:34432] IMPORTANT - Conflict of Interest Certification Form
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

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 ExecAdmin(a)arrl.org before January 18, 2023. Thank you, and Happy New Year. Juan Pablo Gonzalez, KC1RNY 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@01D91F55.17F454F0]

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[arrl-odv:34427] Fred Laun, K3ZO
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 01 Jan '23

01 Jan '23

Fred has been in ICU for over a week and today I was told that he's being taken off life support. Fred was not only an avid contester but also a U.S. information officer for many years. He famously suffered at the hands of Argentinian Marxist Guerillas after being accused of being a spy due to his ham radio equipment and antennas (David Sidall talked about this a few months ago) in an attempted kidnapping. He is a good friend and supporter of ARRL. Read an article from NCJ about him: https://ncjweb.com/features/sepoct15feat.pdf The spy accusation: http://shortwavescatter.blogspot.com/2010/03/radio-hobbyist-or-cia-spy-1974… 73 Ria N2RJ

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