Colleagues,

May I suggest that, at the next meeting of the Board, motions of congratulations for individuals or organizations, whether for age, excellence, or other factors justifying a motion, should be presented in advance so that they may be included in the consent agenda?

In addition, motions presented in advance can be edited for typos and format by the Secretary, reducing the need for "on the fly" error correction during the meeting?

This process will allow us to engage in such activity almost without limit, while at the same time freeing up time for more substantive motions. I think we can do both honors and substance.

Fred Hopengarten, Esq.   K1VR

Six Willarch Road

Lincoln, MA 01773

781.259.0088, k1vr@arrl.org

New England Director

Serving ME, NH, VT, MA, RI and CT