IN-Newsletter Vol. 41, No. 6 February 17, 2016 - Covers the period February 7-13. Upcoming In-Person Meetings and Events Executive Committee March 12 @ 8:30am in Westlake, TX Administration & Finance Committee May 4 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Jackie Ferriera reports that ARRL has received its sixth donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation, $1,493, as a result of program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2015 (Q3/2015 $1,241; Q2/2015 $993; Q1/2015 $997; Q4/2014 $1188; Q3/2014 $725). The foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible AmazonSmile items to ARRL-from purchases made by members and friends who have selected American Radio Relay League (ARRL) as their charity of choice. More information is available at http://www.arrl.org/Amazon. We encourage member participation in AmazonSmile through our e-mail solicitations, Facebook page, ARRL News, and e-newsletters. We enjoyed a successful 2016 ARRL National Convention, hosted by Orlando HamCation, February 12-14. There were 278 membership applications collected throughout the weekend; nearly a quarter of those from new and previous members. Publication and product sales were approximately $15,000, and dues exceeded $18,000. The National Convention Banquet had attendance of 200. A photo album from the event is posted to the ARRL Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153573975132408.1073741888.20069212407&type=1&l=1ea96cfbaa> page. Summary of Sales and Marketing Department telephone group, reported by Yvette Vinci: Week Ending Calls Answered Calls Per Hour Total Talking Duration Average Speed of Answer 2/12/2016 829 18.4 26:05:13 11 seconds 2/5/2016 858 19.0 27:00:55 9 seconds 1/29/2016 947 21.0 30:42:25 8 seconds 1/22/2016 931 20.6 29:45:14 8 seconds Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity, reported by Steve Capodicasa: Week Ending Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 2/12/2016 704 402 2/5/2016 902 383 1/29/2016 1,546 513 1/22/2016 1,067 387 Field Services & Radiosport Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 2 - 3 Weeks Logbook Processing Time 1 - 2 Business Days Number of Centennial applications processed: Centennial Challenge QSO 2836 W1AW/WAS 2014 W1AW Joe Carcia processed three Qualifying Run certificates and three Qualifying Run endorsements. He updated the web QST code practice source page and continued with construction of an antenna switch for use in W1HQ. Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the week. He also processed some VUCC applications and certificates. Field Organization/Public Service Team Leona Adams reports that Vermont Section Manager Paul Gayet, AA1SU, has been nominated for a new term of office as Section Manager. Patrick Moretti, KA1RB, of Dousman, Wisconsin, has been nominated to run for the office of Wisconsin Section Manager. Nominations for these term of office are due at Headquarters by Friday, March 4, and new terms of office begin July 1. The Field Organization staff is planning to count ballots received in the San Diego, the Pacific, and the Virginia Section Manager elections on Tuesday, February 23. Chuck Skolaut compiled and forwarded the monthly ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch report to the IARU Region 2 Monitoring Coordinator. An Eastern Pennsylvania radio amateur reported intentional interference on 7.177 MHz, and it was referred to the section's OOC. KJ3P, an EPA OO gave a presentation to the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club about the OO program. EA5RM, the winner of the 2015 International Humanitarian Award was notified. Chuck also conducted one morning code practice session at W1AW to fill-in for station staff. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 3/25 Holiday Leona Adams 2/18 Jury Duty Lisa Kustosik 2/22 PTO Barry Shelley 3/4 PTO
