As the text was being discussed, fine-tuned, word-smithed, and finalized, it was the last sentence that gave the entire piece context. At least it did for me. From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Michael Ritz Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:40 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:31763] Re: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio That is my opinion also. In this case context would have made a big difference in member perception. However, that said there may have been a legal reason that context was left out. Kudos to David, JR, and the ARRL staff for getting this out so quickly! 73; Mike W7VO On 01/17/2021 5:04 PM Phil Temples <phil@temples.com<mailto:phil@temples.com>> wrote: It was certainly well-written. The feedback I'm getting from some is that it lacked context; many had no idea why they were receiving it. I suspect most of them hadn't yet seen the FCC's Enforcement Advisory. Phil On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 7:44 PM < n8sy@n8sy.com<mailto:n8sy@n8sy.com>> wrote: My Congratulations to everyone that worked on this. We were timely and informative and that’s what our membership needs to see from us right now. Thanks again everyone. Scott Scott Yonally, N8SY Great Lakes Division Vice Director ARRL - The National Association For Amateur Radio™ n8sy@arrl.org<mailto:n8sy@arrl.org> 419-512-4445 419-756-5046 From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org>> On Behalf Of Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 6:19 PM To: Stafford, Rod, W6ROD (Intl Affairs VP) <w6rod@comcast.net<mailto:w6rod@comcast.net>> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org>> Subject: [arrl-odv:31755] Re: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio The thanks goes to Bob Inderbitzen and Director Stratton. They did an outstanding job on the wording. David From: Rodney Stafford <w6rod@comcast.net<mailto:w6rod@comcast.net>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 3:56 PM To: Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster@arrl.org<mailto:dminster@arrl.org>> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org>> Subject: FW: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio David, Nicely stated. Good job! 73, Rod From: ARRL Web site <memberlist@www.arrl.org<mailto:memberlist@www.arrl.org>> Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM To: <w6rod@comcast.net<mailto:w6rod@comcast.net>> Subject: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio [For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has solidified the well-earned reputation that “Amateur Radio saves lives.”]<http://www.arrl.org/> ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has solidified the well-earned reputation that “Amateur Radio saves lives.” Amateur Radio Operators, due to their history of public service, their training, and the requirement that they be licensed by the FCC have earned their status as a component of critical communications infrastructure and as a reliable resource “when all else fails." Amateur Radio is about development of communications and responsible public service. Its misuse is inconsistent with its history of service and its statutory charter. ARRL does not support its misuse for purposes inconsistent with these values and purposes. ________________________________ ABOUT THIS EMAIL This message was sent to ARRL members. If you have an ARRL user account, you can manage your email preferences at www.arrl.org/myarrl<http://www.arrl.org/myarrl>. [http://www3.arrl.org/nl/nlfooter.gif]<http://www.arrl.org/> To unsubscribe from messages, go to: %oolink% _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv -- Phil Temples < phil@temples.com<mailto:phil@temples.com>> _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv