The 2009 ARRL National Convention, from early reports and feedback, was a huge success. While it will be a while before we have concluded our financial results, an event of this status has a much greater impact than just financial. The impression that our members and non-members alike take with them from Dayton are eternally valuable to our organization and to the health of the Amateur Radio Service.

The magnitude and success of ARRL Expo just doesn't happen. It takes long hours of planning by our staff and the execution is even more important and involves our entire organization. We don't close the doors in Newington during this time so the dedication of the entire staff becomes evident when you not only flawlessly organize, erect, staff, tear down and pack up ARRL Expo but also step up at HQ to fill the void of those in Dayton to address the calls, emails and letters that continue to come in from those not in Dayton. And, it is QST deadline time as well so an extra burden is present as well.

This doesn't go unnoticed. I was proud to have been a part of ARRL Expo at the 2009 ARRL National Convention and proud of each and every person in our organization! It takes a unified team effort to keep everything functioning during times like this and on behalf of the Officer's and Director's:

THANK YOU!

73 Joel W5ZN

ARRL President