June 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:34858] In need of a Video Presentation
by W0ND 08 Jun '23

08 Jun '23

Good Afternoon fellow Board of Directors. The Minot, North Dakota region has opened up a Discovery Center where the Souris Valley Amateur Radio Club (SVARC) was selected to offer Wireless Radio Communication demonstrations and hands-on experiences. SVARC was awarded a $10,000 grant to install an Amateur Radio interactive display and demonstration for the youth of the northwest region of North Dakota. We purchased a Yaesu FTDX-101D HF/50MHz 100W SDR Transceiver for HF operation, an Icom IC-9700 VHF/UHF All Mode D-STAR Transceiver to demonstrate communications with Amateur Radio satellites and the International Space Station. We have purchased a HF antenna system and built UHF/VHF Quadrifiler Helix antennas to support the satellite and ISS communications. Also, we received current donated computers to demonstrate Ham Radio Deluxe, Logbook of the World, FT-8/FT-4 digital modes, satellite tracking programs, etc. The reason why I have presented this information to you is to find out if any of our Board members have or know of a 10 to 15 minute computer video presentation we can put up on the Big Screen to get a 10 to 14 year old interested in Amateur Radio. The Discovery Center brings in middle school and older students from a 100 mile radius and they would like us to show a 10 to 12 year old level, “Introduction to Amateur Radio”. If you have something that could fit this request, please email me at w0nd(a)arrl.org Appreciate your help! Lynn Nelson – W0ND ARRL Vice Director Dakota Division MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Magic City Discovery Center, an interactive children’s museum that provides science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) educational opportunities for Minot families, including those stationed at Minot Air Force Base. US Senator John Hoeven through his role on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee secured $6.3 million for the construction of the new 22,000 sq. ft. facility. Combined with local funding, the total project cost came to $14 million. “This Discovery Center is a world-class facility and one of a kind,” explains Executive Director Wendy Keller. “The signature Magic Climber complete with a B-52 bomber atop an oil derrick is sure to captivate the young minds that will be visiting the center to discover, create, explore, and learn in our 12 unique galleries and over 150 hands-on learning exhibits.” This was a $20 million project which was funded by private donations, the Department of Defense, Minot Parks, the City of Minot, and the ND Department of Public Instruction. The Magic City Discovery Centers website is https://www.magiccitydiscoverycenter.com/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com

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[arrl-odv:34855] (no subject)
by Mike Raisbeck 08 Jun '23

08 Jun '23

Folks, Thought this might be of interest. Another organization's (FFA) approach to engaging teachers. Mikek1twf

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[arrl-odv:34854] Article
by k5ur＠aol.com 07 Jun '23

07 Jun '23

FYI. A friend of mine (and Maxim donor), WB2BWE, who occasional forwards info to me passed this article along. It's not a bad article compared to some we see about ham radio and EMCOMM. It even quotes our colleague, Dick Norton! 73,Rick - K5UR https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/27/ham-radio-emergency-natural…

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[arrl-odv:34846] Medical Update - Bill W2UDT
by wa4aw＠yahoo.com 02 Jun '23

02 Jun '23

Subject: [LIMARC] Medical Update - Bill W2UDT >From Bill's wife, Maryann: Bill W2UDT, has very advanced Parkinson’s Disease with severe swallowing and speech difficulties, and is presently in hospice care at the VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ. He can have unrestricted visitors from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM daily. Bill was the former Hudson Division Vice Director for about 12 years, resigning last year due to health issues. 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 Member-Emergency Communications/Field Services Committee 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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[arrl-odv:34851] The Famous
by John Robert Stratton 02 Jun '23

02 Jun '23

Does anyone have a list of those holding Amateur Radio licenses in society considered famous, nationally or internationally known? Past or present. _______________________________________ 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:34850] ARRL Bulletin Obituary for K7JA
by Michael Ritz 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Kudos to ARRL staff for the absolutely wonderful tribute to Chip, K7JA in today's ARRL Bulletin. It literally brought tears to my eyes. Even though Chip and I ran in some of the same circles in the earlier days, we were never "in the same circle" when it came to sheer ability. He was, and will be, an amateur radio icon. dit dit 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:34845] Advance Notice of 2023 Second Board Meeting
by Martin, Sabrina 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Dear Officers, Directors, and Vice Directors of the ARRL: On behalf of the Secretary, I am sending you the attached Advance Notice of the 2023 Second Annual Board Meeting with an accommodation form. Please note that the fillable accommodation form must be returned no later than Friday, June 23, 2023. Also attached is a preliminary pro forma agenda for your review. The full agenda will be circulated later with the formal meeting notice. Please be reminded that if you have a motion for amending the Articles of Association and/or By-Laws, for them to pass with the simple two-thirds majority, those items must be received no later than 30-days before the meeting, which is Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5:00PM EST. After that date, 12 affirmative votes will be required, rather than 10. Thank you, Sabrina Martin Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0242 [cid:image001.png@01D99313.B3612490]

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