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[arrl-odv:35756] EC FSC meeting - April 25 8pm
by n8sy＠neo.rr.com 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hi Everyone, Our next EC FSC meeting is scheduled for this coming Thursday, April 25th at 8pm Eastern time. The Zoom information is below. The agenda for this upcoming meeting is attached. 73, Scott. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81202233227?pwd=dXhsOC9BbmNHNWRHSlRxdGhjMEVlZz09 Meeting ID: 812 0223 3227 Passcode: 870026 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,81202233227#,,,,*870026# US +13092053325,,81202233227#,,,,*870026# US --- Dial by your location . +1 305 224 1968 US . +1 309 205 3325 US Scott Yonally, N8SY Director Great Lakes Division ARRL - The National Association For Amateur Radio <mailto:n8sy@n8sy.com> n8sy(a)n8sy.com 419-512-4445 419-756-5046

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[arrl-odv:35755] Commander Lee H. Cooper
by John Robert Stratton 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

All We often forget that each Member of this Board has a life, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are not 225 Main dependent. The League is honored to have as Members veterans of every branch of US Military service. There are few who do not view their service as an important part of their life's experience. But there are a few whose dedication to the Military, its veterans, and the country continues after their active and or reserve duty separation. One of those is West Gulf Vice Director Lee H. Cooper, U.S. Army, Ret'd. Lee's dedication has resulted in his being chosen as Commander of American Legion Hunter-Morris Memorial Post 911. (https://legion911.org/officers/) It is a responsibility and honor not lightly bestowed. Congratulations to Commander Cooper. _______________________________________ 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:35752] New Vice Director - Pacific Division
by k5ur＠aol.com 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

Hi all: John Litz, NZ6Q, in Stockton,California, has been appointed Vice Director for the Pacific Division. Hewill be set up on ODV shortly. John iscurrently Section Manager of the San Joaquin Valley Section. I’ve worked with John before and look forwardto working with him at the Board level. Welcome John! 73, Rick – K5UR

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[arrl-odv:35751] A&F Meeting Agenda
by Ryan, Jeff, K0RM (Dir, RM) 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

All: Attached. 73, Jeff, K0RM

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[arrl-odv:35750] In-News: April 5th Edition
by Danielle Bialoglowy(KC1UKS) 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Good afternoon, Please see attached the April 5th edition of the In-News weekly newsletter. Thank you, Danielle Danielle Bialoglowy, KC1UKS 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:35749] Visalia Feedback
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Good morning. We had a beautiful booth at this weekend's convention in Visalia, CA. Pacific Division Director Tony Marcin along with Bart engaged with members at our booth throughout the show. First VP Kristen McIntyre and Second VP Mike Ritz gave successful forum talks. Both President Roderick and I met with members, including donors and advertisers. A successful show from those points of view. As I became quite aware at our last company meeting, many of you consume social media posts related to HQ through Facebook, YouTube, and other venues - and expressed concerns about why I don't do anything to take action against it. Regrettably you may see social media posts related to Director Dick Norton's presentation this past weekend in Visalia. His presentation again illustrates how he defectively looks at the world and ultimately presents false statements to members to make his point. He did not at any time during his presentation spotlight anything ARRL has done or is doing that serves our membership, from Dubai to Washington, from regulatory to served agencies, from supporting elder members with LoTW to working with teachers and kids, or from creating news to being on the national news. Nothing. His intent was to tear down ARRL and its volunteers and staff. We routinely when speaking to groups of members begin by thanking them for being a member. That too is a concept completely lost on him. His presentation went to great lengths to cast ARRL in a very poor light under the guise of "Are We Meeting Your Expectations". He made outrageous claims about board politics and alleged lack of information and action by HQ. But he went way out of bounds by singling out our editorial staff and the Lab. Every single Director should take exception and take action to call out his behavior. That is what YOUR expectation as an employee of ARRL Incorporated should be. It is tempting to dig in and read the garbage that is sure to follow - I would encourage you to NOT engage with it and move on. His condescending comments have zero impact on you, your team, me, or ARRL at large. I am routinely attacked on MyARRLVoice as many of you have read and commented on. As I have told you, I never read that garbage and I encourage you to do the same thing. You well know my feelings about most of the people who post comments there that serve no real purpose to improve ARRL or amateur radio. Until directed otherwise you are requested to have no interaction with Director Norton. The pathology he routinely displays in twisting facts and statements from people is not something you want to become a victim of. Please politely refer him to my office. As I did in Visalia when reluctantly given the opportunity to answer a question, I apologized to the audience. I apologize to each of you that not every board member demonstrates support, respect, and appreciation of ARRL and its staff, but I can assure you the vast majority does and I am grateful for their kind support. If you are upset by any feedback emanating from Visalia, please do not let it fester. Come and see me or Diane so we can discuss your concerns. Thanks everyone. David

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[arrl-odv:35748] Confirmation of Official House Sponsors of HR 4006
by John Robert Stratton 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

All Since February all efforts to add co-sponsors to HR 4006 have been stymied due to an internal issue involving the House E&C Committee. That issue prevented Cong. August Pfluger from becoming, as he had offered and as Cong. Bill Johnson had recommended, the official Republican co-sponsor of HR 4006 alongside Cong. Joe Courtney (D-CT). It also prevented Congressmen and Congresswomen who wished to be co-sponsors from doing so, since both the bill's co-sponsors had to agree to accept them and we only had one official co-sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney. Matt Keelen, TVG, has been the primary lobbyist working on resolution of this impasse for the past three months. He reported this afternoon that the issue has been resolved — Cong. Pfluger is now officially the Republican co-sponsor of HR 4006. This means that we will be able to solicit and add co-sponsors to HR 4006. _______________________________________ 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:35745] Agenda and link information for ARES Subcommittee meeting March 10, 2024
by Famiglio, Bob, K3RF (Dir, AD) 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Attached please find the agenda and the Zoom link for our ECFSC Subcommittee meeting tomorrow evening, Wednesday. All board members are invited to listen in as usual. ARES Subcommittee members please bring your ideas to add to new business. I have numerous suggestions provided by Vice Director Lee Cooper we can discuss. Let me know what you might wish to bring up. For your information, the committee members are: Bob Famigilio, K3RF - Chairman Jeff Beals, WA4AW Lee Cooper, W5LHC Jack Smith, KE4LWT Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H Josh Johnston, KE5MHV - Staff Topic: ECFSC ARES subcommittee Mtg. Time: Apr 10, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84849353810?pwd=MTNmV0VpU1FVRlJmVnJ5VXdLb0RhUT09 Meeting ID: 848 4935 3810 Passcode: 151208 Bob Famiglio, K3RF ARRL Atlantic Division Director Chair, ARES subcommittee Chair - Legal Defense Committee 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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[arrl-odv:35744] ARISS New Proposal window is open
by Mark J Tharp 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

FYI. Mark, HDX ******************************************************************** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Message to US Educators * Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact Opportunity *Call for Proposals* New Proposal Window is open April 8, 2024 - May 19, 2024 April 8, 2024 --- The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that the contacts would be held between *January 1, 2025* and *June 30, 2025*. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for education organizations that will draw large numbers of student participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. *The window opens April 8, 2024 and the deadline to submit a proposal is May 19, 2024. * Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Proposal Webinar session will be held April 17 at 8 PM ET. *The Zoom link to sign up is* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOGhqTsuEtBOfYY1vlVtoLQcqiQSLt… *The Opportunity* Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session. An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via amateur radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education groups’ audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact. Amateur Radio organizations around the world with the support of NASA and Russian, Canadian, Japanese and European space agencies present educational organizations with this opportunity. The ham radio organizations’ volunteer efforts provide the equipment and operational support to enable communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world using Amateur Radio. Please direct questions to education(a)ariss-usa.org <ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com> . *About ARISS:* Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: Twitter: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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[arrl-odv:35737] Life Membership resumption
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 04 Apr '24

04 Apr '24

We will be announcing the availability of the Life Membership program in tomorrow's ARRL Letter. The new rates are below. Personify has been updated to accept the new programmed rates. The program does require age verification. Thanks David =================== Life Membership Rates: Age 70+ $960 Age 50-69 $1,635 Age 30-49 $2,625 Under age 30 $3,333

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