Since the question was raised, one of the late voted-on amendments need to be changed before filing.  The one you proposed Kermit which adds the language akin to  - - also known as the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio -- needs modification for trademark reasons and separately because fictitious names, referred to as DBAs (a/k/a) as well, should not really be used in the articles.  They can be registered separately as DBAs to use interchangeably if desired.

I raised that objection with you at the time informally as a Vice Director and I know you disagreed. You can phone me for the particulars if interested. Our DC trademark counsel agrees with me. I knew they were being held, and there are some good reasons to review them now.

Bob Famiglio, K3RF

Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division

610-359-7300

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

From: Kermit Carlson
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 6:36 PM
To: rjairam@gmail.com; Bob Famiglio, K3RF <rbfamiglio@verizon.net>; James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:29612] Re: PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes

Hello Jim,

          I was under the impression that those amendments were to be

filed, were the amendments filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State ?

                              73, Kermit Carlson W9XA

On Friday, February 7, 2020, 2:30:56 PM CST, James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net> wrote:

Good points! In fact, until the delinquent amendments to the bylaws are filed, our current bylaws refer to the position as Executive Vice President I believe there is some unique history as to why K1ZZ was given the title of CEO.

73,

Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT

Pacific Division Director

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73

Ria, N2RJ 

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of   “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”?  Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship.  And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction?  If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

Bylaw 31.  The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors.  He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . .

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO?  Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers?  Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward?  Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?  

Bob Famiglio, K3RF

Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division

610-359-7300

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM
To: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org>
Subject: [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes

     Hello

          Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee. 

     Thank You,

          73, Kermit W9XA

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