I join those who favor moving the coming Annual Meeting to a more-regularly hospitable location. While it is true that individual cities in northern parts of the country could suffer bad weather that would adversely impact travel plans for about one or two who would need to travel, a temporary move would greatly diminish the likelihood that each and every traveler would be disadvantaged as occurred last January. As to staff travel, I agree with others that we would not need to have so many staff members present thanks either to conference calls or to modern communication techniques. Jim W. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 9:30 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:13155] Re: January Meeting Jim, the bylaws set Hartford as the default location for both the Annual Meeting and the Second Meeting. Either meeting can be moved by Board action as described in the bylaws. Dave K1ZZ _____ From: Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF [mailto:jfenster@pacifier.com] Sent: Wed 10/5/2005 11:46 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:13147] Re: January Meeting
From a Pacific Northwest perspective, I favor a location a bit closer such as Dallas, Phoenix, or a warmer (read not much snow) spot. I understand the issues surrounding staff travel but what staff do we really need in attendance? One trip to HQ per year is enough for me! It is a full day of travel to the east coast and, given planning, the air fare can be pretty reasonable to other places. However, isn't there a rule that says the business meeting needs to be in the Hartford area? Jim K9JF ----- Original Message ----- From: w5jbp@aol.com To: arrl-odv <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 6:09 AM Subject: [arrl-odv:13138] January Meeting
It is time to consider the location of the January board meeting. For the last two years we have not been fortunate from the weather standpoint. Last January 21 of us were stranded for an extra day due to the airport being closed. I have not discussed this with Barry Shelley, but a guess would be that the cost was in the area of an extra 5K. I know that many of you like to harass the staff, but another location that is not so prone to snow and cold weather (Dallas) might be something you want to consider. What are your thoughts? Jim Haynie, W5JBP