
<<071311.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 34, No. 28 July 13, 2011 -- Covers the period July 3-9. Upcoming Meetings and Events Administration & Finance Committee July 14 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Programs & Services Committee July 14 @ 9:00am in Newington, CT Annual Board Meeting July 15-16, 2011 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH Development continues to organize materials and processes to support the Second Century Campaign. A closer review of the prospect file is underway to identify segments for solicitation of Leadership gifts. Thanks to Sue Fagan for her work in designing a campaign logo and drafting applications for that logo on campaign materials. Development revenues for 2011 have now reached 50% of the targets for the year. The strongest revenues are occurring in the ARRL Diamond Club. Paperwork for the estate of Alfred Friend Jr, W4CF has been submitted. Thanks for Maryann Macdonald and Margie Bourgoin for their support of Lisa Kustosik in preparation of materials for the July Board Meeting. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for July 7, 2011. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Bob Allison continued to test a late-model HF/VHF/UHF multi-mode transceiver for Product Review. Other new Product Review items were received in the Lab for testing; most notably a software defined receiver, an antenna analyzer, and an aftermarket roofing filter for a modern transceiver. Bob researched various new signal generators and spectrum analyzers for possible replacement of our old ones used for Product Review testing. ePubs Zack Lau wrote up a FAQ on supporting the Travelplus CD-rom product and send a copy to all of the lab staff. Web Zack Lau reviewed the RFI web pages for broken links and sent the list to Mike Gruber. Travel Zack Lau is making travel arrangements for the Iowa Section Convention this November 6th. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations Leona Adams 7/22 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 8/18-8/23 Vacation Joe Carcia 7/15 Vacation `` 7/22 Vacation `` 7/29 Vacation `` 8/5-8/12 Vacation `` 8/19 Vacation Steve Ford 8/8-8/12 Vacation `` 8/18-8/25 West Virginia State Convention, Weston, WV/Vacation Mike Gruber 7/11-7/15 Vacation `` 8/20-8/27 Vacation Joel Hallas 8/10-8/16 Vacation Ed Hare 8/5-8/7 Midwest Division Convention, Cedar Rapids, IA Dan Henderson 7/15-7/16 BOD Meeting, Windsor, CT `` 8/5-8/7 Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Taos, NM Mary Hobart 7/14-7/16 BOD Meeting/Committee Meeting, Windsor, CT Amy Hurtado 7/15 Vacation Gail Iannone 6/24-? Sick Leave Bob Inderbitzen 7/25-7/29 Vacation `` 8/8-8/12 Vacation Joel Kleinman 7/14 Vacation `` 8/2 Vacation Harold Kramer 7/14-7/16 BOD Meeting/Committee Meeting, Windsor, CT Lisa Kustosik 7/14-7/16 BOD Meeting, Windsor, CT Bill Moore 8/20-8/21 Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, AL Dave Patton 7/22-7/25 W0DXCC, Leavenworth, KS/Vacation `` 8/25-8/28 JARL Ham Fair, Tokyo, Japan Diane Petrilli 7/22 Vacation `` 7/29 Vacation `` 8/5-8/12 Vacation `` 8/26-9/2 Vacation Allen Pitts 7/20-7/22 Vacation `` 7/28-7/29 Vacation Brennan Price 7/13-7/16 BOD Meeting/Committee Meeting, Windsor, CT `` 8/5-8/6 Texas State Convention, Austin, TX Chuck Skolaut 8/20-8/22 Kansas State Convention, Salina, KS Dave Sumner 7/14-7/16 BOD Meeting/Committee Meeting, Windsor, CT