March 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:34700] Central/Midwest Inter-division agreement
by Art Zygielbaum 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

As you may know, the Midwest Division Convention this year was actually held in the Central Division within the St. Louis Metropolitan area -- in the town of Collinsville, IL. In order to maintain a harmonious relationship between our Divisions and to further the appropriate decorum within the Board, after consultation with our Vice Directors, and within the scope of ARRL By-Law 48, we have agreed that effective at 0001 CDT/0101 EDT on April 1, 2023, the Central Division will cede the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area to the Midwest Division. In exchange, the Midwest Division will, in compensation, cede the Iowa portion of the Davenport metropolitan area to the Central Division. Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA Central Division Director Art Zygielbaum, KØAIZ Midwest Division Director -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Member, Executive Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee Member, ARRL Foundation Board ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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[arrl-odv:34708] So long!
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Thanks for all the fish. 🙂 Ria Jairam, N2RJ (Past) Director, Hudson Division ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio Tel: +1.973.594.6275 Email: n2rj(a)arrl.org https://hudson.arrl.org http://arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:34699] FW: Speakers Bureau
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Dear Members of the ODV: FYI. 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<mailto:jpgonzalez@arrl.org> [cid:image002.png@01D9616C.DC33BA00] From: Walters, Michael, W8ZY <mwalters(a)arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:59 AM To: Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY <JPGonzalez(a)arrl.org> Subject: Speakers Bureau JP, Please forward this to ODV. Thanks Mike Hello, One of the projects underway is to create an ARRL Speakers Bureau. This has been a top for some time now and one in which many have interest. We are reaching out to ODV in the hopes of creating a cadre of core speakers as we progress with the build. With that in mind, I would ask the first simple question if you are interested in participating. Here are a few bullet points to get started and I am sure that many questions will follow. 1. Speakers will be presented with a quality headshot, a short three sentence bio, and a short list of topics that that speakers is prepared to present. The emphasis is short. 2. Speakers will be able to select if they are willing to present in person, with reasonable restrictions, and virtually. 3. The site will ask the person hoping to book a speaker to fill out some basic information into an online form and you will have the ultimate choice if you wish to present. 4. Recorded presentations will also be available in the Learning Center. Bob Inderbitzen, Steve Goodgame, and I are working to get this off the ground. We are looking for speakers that at this time would be interested. There is a great deal to do, and we are working to make this a quality and usable resource. If you are interested in being in the ARRL Speakers Bureau all that I need today is your interest. Drop me an email and I will add you to our core list. Thanks Mike Mike Walters, W8ZY Field Services Manager ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111-1400 860-594-0305 mwalters(a)arrl.org<mailto:mwalters@arrl.org> www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D9616C.B8013770]

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[arrl-odv:34698] All good things...
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

In the year 2018 the members of the Hudson Division elected me to serve them as their Director for their League, effective 1st January, 2019 at 12 Noon Eastern time. During my campaign I had canvassed every club, through all boundaries of the division - Saratoga County and Hoosick Falls, Ocean-Monmouth, Peconic, and right here home in Sussex County NJ. It is something I continued to do after I was elected, year after year - often at my own expense, enduring cold weather and hours of Tesla Supercharging. I very much became a household name here. Through three CEOs, several new Board colleagues, many meetings, and one pandemic later - this has been a very interesting learning experience for me, for which I am grateful. It was also hopeful, helpful, amazing, disappointing and puzzling. But all of that isn't necessarily bad, it is just life and reality. But like all things there is an end date. I have been a very hardworking director and even though that effort was not acknowledged in the way that some others have been, I had my 100% dedication, heart and soul in this. But I will say that it was 100% acknowledged by my Division's members, and that to me was all the validation or reward that I ever needed. Yes, I did it for the members, many of whom are my friends. It was something that was an honor for me to do. In many respects I have brought to the boardroom matters that were never even imagined. I have sought to engage and ask questions that were likely not on the radar. I sought to be an active participant and not simply an endorsement or affirmation. I have also shared my views, my perspectives because diversity of all things, especially opinion, is healthy. We cannot all agree. We also should not take it personally. This is how governance happens. That said, the events of late last year into this year have given me new perspectives when some of the silent parts were read out loud. It was a disappointing episode, and something I hope the entire Board can learn from. I have been offered the opportunity to serve in a capacity that would permit me to effect meaningful and timely change. It has required that I evaluate where the investment of my time, efforts and leadership pose the most realistic prospect of progress and benefit for the community I love. Based on that evaluation, I have made the decision to resign as Hudson Division Director effective March 31, 2023 at 5PM Eastern. My devotion to amateur radio remains undiminished and my efforts on its behalf will not cease, but with the potential of that devotion and effort producing measurable progress, I am compelled to embrace the opportunity. I am thankful for the many friends I have garnered and the knowledge I have been blessed to acquire while serving as Hudson Division Director. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Until we meet again. 73 Ria, N2RJ Ria Jairam, N2RJ Director, Hudson Division ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio Tel: +1.973.594.6275 Email: n2rj(a)arrl.org https://hudson.arrl.org http://arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:34697] EC Meeting - Thursday, March 30
by k5ur＠aol.com 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Hi all: There will be an Executive Committee meeting this Thursday, March 30, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Listed below is the zoom info and the agenda as it stands right now. 73,Rick – K5UR ---------------------------- Topic: Executive Committee Meeting Time: Mar 30, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85709931656?pwd=UTRZQzJIY0dZQXp0aU9HV2gzRWo2QT09 Meeting ID: 857 0993 1656 Passcode: 224107 One tap mobile +16469313860,,85709931656#,,,,*224107# US +19294362866,,85709931656#,,,,*224107# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +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 +1 669 900 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) Meeting ID: 857 0993 1656 Passcode: 224107 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbm3m9Cmia ---------------------------------------- ARRL Executive Committee Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM Eastern March 30, 2023, via Zoom 1. Welcomeand consideration of the agenda for the meeting 2. Approvalof agenda 3. ChiefExecutive Officer/Secretary's update a. Strategy Working Group b. Census Working Group c. April QST Column and May member survey d. Member/club recognition event 4. FCCCounsel's update and FCC matters 5. Clubrecognition – Missouri University of Science and Technology Amateur Radio Club, W0EEE (100 yrs Club; 65 yrs ARRL affiliation) – Director Zygielbaum 6. Recognitionof new Life Members 7. Otherbusiness 8. Adjournment

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[arrl-odv:34696] Emergency Communications and Field Service Committee Zoom meeting
by Dale Williams 25 Mar '23

25 Mar '23

Greetings ODV, The next regular meeting of the EF-FSC is Sunday evening at 8:00 PM EDT. The proposed agenda is attached. Please feel free to join, as usual we ask our visitors to mute both their video and audio. 73, -- Dale WA8EFK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic: EC-FSC Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 26, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85312446382?pwd=NWFDWXJPQzQxaVRwWWlPb3VqYkQ2dz09 Meeting ID: 853 1244 6382 Passcode: 265253 One tap mobile +13092053325,,85312446382#,,,,*265253# US +13126266799,,85312446382#,,,,*265253# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +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 +1 669 900 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) Meeting ID: 853 1244 6382 Passcode: 265253 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbaljsovGn

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[arrl-odv:34693] More thoughts...
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

I did some research through the archives of board correspondence from 1967 and found a couple of things you may find interesting. First were the minutes of the board meeting where the Life Membership program was introduced in a motion (@ $100), tabled, then returned to the floor later (@ $130) and unanimously approved. Nothing interesting or informative about that. What was interesting is to see that in 1967, ARRL was losing money. In fact, it needed to sell about 200 LMs to fill the gap. The notes associated with the budget discussed the difficulty in the economy, and the reducing numbers within the licensed amateur ranks and ARRL members. So a budget deficit likely leading to a cash flow issue was a major - if not the - cause for the creation of life membership. Here's an excerpt from a member email I received today that touches on this subject: I am a life member, I don't know how much I paid for that or when, but I certainly have gained all the value from that payment. You should consider either discontinuing life memberships or calling it something else with a limited time period. You could have a 10 year, one time membership plan at a discount, or 20 year plan. But no more life members. Even if they die quickly after paying, it can't be a good fiscal situation for the League and it causes other dues paying members to essentially pay for them. One additional thing: we've been studying adjacent communities to amateur radio in the strategy working group, which has been doing awesome work. When I have spoken about ARRL lack of growth in the 1960's and ham radio (incl ARRL) looking down its nose at the CBers in the 1970's, I've been called to task as to the accuracy of this statement. Read the attached. Very telling how even in the mid 60's when most (or all) CBs were tube radios and the CB ranks hadn't even begun to explode yet, there was animosity between the two communities. The most telling thing, and hindsight is 20/20, is how badly they missed the future of CB expansion and how ineffective showing people how to convert their CBs from 11 to 10 meters was. Today, we cannot discount or disregard the GMRS community. It would be easy to say these are non-serious people with toys they bought from Walmart. Big mistake. Enjoy the fun facts! By the way, in 1967 the Friday board meeting ran from 9am to nearly midnight with mostly short breaks. They were grinding it out! David

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[arrl-odv:34694] FW: Clubs Edit Access
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

Dear Members of the ODV: I'm forwarding you an email from Mike Walters, regarding Clubs Edit Access. 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<mailto:jpgonzalez@arrl.org> [cid:image002.png@01D95E6C.00EA8A30] From: Walters, Michael, W8ZY <mwalters(a)arrl.org> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 4:16 PM To: Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY <JPGonzalez(a)arrl.org> Subject: Clubs Edit Access Hello, In response to a request from the Clubs subcommittee of ECFSC I was asked if Directors and Vice Directors could be given permission to edit affiliated club information on the ARRL website. As of Friday afternoon, all Directors and Vice Directors should have the ability to call up a club and have the edit link come up in the upper right of the listing. This will allow you, once logged into the site, to make changes. We are happy to help here in the office, but Section Managers and Affiliated Club Coordinators have had this ability and now it has been expanded. Thank you. Mike Mike Walters, W8ZY Field Services Manager ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111-1400 860-594-0305 mwalters(a)arrl.org<mailto:mwalters@arrl.org> www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D95E6B.B393F4B0]

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[arrl-odv:34677] Member feedback
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

There's now a new winner for responses to my monthly column, far outpacing the emotional feedback to the first Diversity & Inclusion piece. That winner is the April column on making a tough decision together on the possibility of a dues increase. I have received dozens of emails. And the themes are pretty consistent and all supportive: a reasonable increase is OK and people are willing to pay for printed QST. Is this group statistically relevant? Perhaps not. Is this group potentially biased? Well, they all think enough of ARRL to write the CEO, so maybe. The real details will come from the survey in May. One thing is that there have been questions that I have answered back - and even asked the authors questions to help me understand their points better. I am going to create a page on the website that will contain these Q&A's for other members to read in advance of the survey. When that page is active, I will share the URL with you so that you can use it when addressing members in your Division Town Hall meetings or at in person events. If you have received feedback via email, please forward me the email, without removing email headers and signatures please. I will be working with A&F on an overall strategy to present and gain full approval at the July Board meeting for a January 2024 implementation. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:34671] Mitch Wolfson, K7DX SK
by wa4aw＠yahoo.com 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Just received word that Mitch Wolfson, K7DX/DJ0ON, of Naples, FL, became a SK last month. Mitch was a good friend and a generous donor to ARRL as a member of the Maxim Society. 73, Jeff ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio Jeff Beals, WA4AW Vice Director ARRL Southeastern Division Serving ARRL members in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands ARRL Southern Florida Assistant Section Manager PO Box 1584 Loxahatchee, FL 33470-1584 561-252-6707 wa4aw(a)arrl.org http://www.sflarrl.org

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