December 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:35485] VOTA personal thank you, and useless data from Tharp.....
by Mark J Tharp 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

I would like to thank all here that have participated this year handing out VOTA points to our members. As you all know this event started out rather slow, gained some momentum, and had a big peak the other day for Red Badge day. I know a few have not uploaded logs for some activity but I took a snapshot this morning of those listed on page 15 in QST. ( if you are not listed, you have an outstanding log perhaps ?) I thought it was pretty interesting to see my fellow page 15ers (yes I just made that up) have to date reported almost 42K QSOs and have collected 386K combined points. Collectively we have handed out 9,225,175 points to our members. After this upcoming activity on the 31st, and everyone uploads logs, I'm sure these numbers are going farther up and we might break the 10 million mark in total points handed out. 73 and see you all on the bands again on the 31st. Mark, HDX [image: image.png]

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[arrl-odv:35499] VOTA END RUN
by James F. Boehner, MD 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

To all, There are roughly 5 ½ hours of VOTA left, and Ive only seen a handful of board members participating today. We have a lot of points to give to our members and volunteers. Please get on the air and make some contacts. Thanks! 73 de Jim N2ZZ Director Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ARRL the national association for Amateur Radio Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division Website: <http://www.arrl-roanoke.org/> www.arrl-roanoke.org

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[arrl-odv:35498] 1st VP report - 2 typos fixed
by Mike Raisbeck 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Thanks to Carl's eagle eye, 2 typos found and fixed. MikeK1TWF'

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[arrl-odv:35497] Report of the 1st VP
by Mike Raisbeck 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Hello All, 2024 will be here in just a few hours, and I'm turning over a new leaf. Attached is the 1st VP report, ahead of time, for a change. And it's a lot meatier this year ... Happy New Year and good reading. MikeK1TWF1st VP

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[arrl-odv:35496] Director email server down?
by Famiglio, Bob, K3RF (Dir, AD) 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Does anyone else have their division email service disabled this weekend? I can log in as director, see files, but have my mail privileges disabled for my division when trying to send season's greetings to members year end. Server year-end maintenance? Bob Famiglio, K3RF ARRL Atlantic Division Director 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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[arrl-odv:35494] Member, and former Director letter to ODV
by Mark J Tharp 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Former Director Pace asked if I would share this with the board. He can be reached at k7cex(a)comcast.net or via phone at 360-508-8437 if anyone would like to catch up with him. 73.. Mark, HDX

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[arrl-odv:35493] FW: USVI AUXCOMM Bill - Nearly Law...
by Famiglio, Bob, K3RF (Dir, AD) 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

I hope all have had a good holiday season thus far. I share the attached email below this morning from our Section Manager in the Virgin Islands, Fred, K9VV / NP2X. . Some years ago he was referred to me by various folks, from HQ and other hams for advice and counsel related to a bill protecting radio amateur volunteers during disaster support activities in our VI section. I spent time on the phone, email exchanges and recall I commented on proposed bills hams had drafted-they needed work. It has been some years ago now. They were not getting the legislative support nor advice they deserved. By my recollection this may have taken at least a 5-year path from beginning to end which is not unusual in government. Fred expects it will be signed into law soon. You can find information on this bill by a simple search on the internet. You will also see Fred’s history of pursuing this cause on various You Tube presentations and other articles. That is what it takes. Maybe all qualified volunteer operators should have such state law protection which appears to be well over and above the Federal Volunteer protection act of 1997. That federal act only provides affirmative defenses to lawsuits for negligence against hams in emergencies under certain facts if proved in court. Have a pleasant and relaxed New Years weekend. I may be on 40 CW after 2100 eastern (my first true love and only band as a 13 year old novice) for straight key night. Bob Famiglio, K3RF ARRL Atlantic Division Director 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: Fred Kleber <kleberf(a)bellsouth.net> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 10:27 AM To: k3rf(a)arrl.net Subject: USVI AUXCOMM Bill - Nearly Law... You don't often get email from kleberf(a)bellsouth.net<mailto:kleberf@bellsouth.net>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> HI Bob, Just a follow up note on the status of our USVI AUXCOMM bill. You may recall we had a discussion on this topic a couple of years ago. The bill was passed unanimously by two levels of senatorial review committees and is now sitting on the Governor's desk awaiting his signature into law, or veto. I am very optimistic it will be signed into law. Thankfully one of our new hams had previously worked for AARP in the VI and had a decade-and-a-half authoring and shepherding some 140+ bills through the process. Many of our local hams had relevant connections to our senators and utilized those connections to support our bill. Thanks again for your guidance and supporting in the early stages of getting USVI Auxcomm where it is. The next hurricane we will not be as hesitant to be providing air-traffic control services for med-evacs (true story), hi hi. I hope you and yours are enjoying a relaxing holiday and that 2024 is prosperous for you. Very 73, Fred, K9VV / NP2X Section Manager, USVI

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[arrl-odv:35488] Who's on first?
by Michael Ritz 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Can somebody tell me where the Division book and hamfest handout supply orders go now that Yvette is no longer with ARRL? Tharp and I want to get our orders in for upcoming 2024 events as we still have some funds leftover from 2023. Thanks! 73 es HNY Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:35487] Menu form for BOD January 2024
by Danielle Bialoglowy 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Good morning, The cutoff to return the menu form with your dinner selections was yesterday the 26th. I am still waiting on twelve of you to return it to me. Please do so when time permits. Thank you, Danielle Danielle Bialoglowy Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 dbialoglowy(a)arrl.org<mailto:dbialoglowy@arrl.org> www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:35486] Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee meeting
by Dale Williams 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

The regularly scheduled meeting of the EC-FSC will be this coming Thursday Dec. 28, at 8:00 PM EST. The Zoom link follows. Attached is the planned agenda. 73, Dale Williams WA8EFK Chairman ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic: EC-FSC' Zoom Meeting Time: Dec 28, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81351108869?pwd=eawUrVqXXt1a9ZcXBOLFON8Ga3CYqp.1 Meeting ID: 813 5110 8869 Passcode: 363991 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,81351108869#,,,,*363991# US +13092053325,,81351108869#,,,,*363991# US --- Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 813 5110 8869 Passcode: 363991 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbxbe7jAvB

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