I wouldn’t have chosen the word “official.” To that extent I agree with you, Cliff.

Dave

From: Ahrens, Cliff, K0CA
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 1:55 PM
To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ
Cc: G Widin; arrl-odv
Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:22410] Fwd: ARRL Board Meeting Minutes

As I mentioned, I don't think we should introduce any delay in publishing the minutes. I'm in total agreement with promptly publishing the minutes.  But the news release you cite includes a link to the "Official Minutes."  Maybe we should expedite our approval process so that they can be truly considered "official" while at the same time insuring that the board has approved them as accurately reflecting the actions of the board. 

Cliff K0CA

On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:

Cliff, in the past the minutes were always published long before they were formally approved by the Board. In July 2011 the Board adopted the procedure that was described in my earlier message soliciting approval. It was deliberately worded so as to not introduce any new delay in the distribution of the minutes to members.

The minutes have been available to members on the website since January 23. See http://www.arrl.org/news/kay-craigie-n3kn-wins-third-term-as-arrl-president

The distribution I just did today was in accordance with Standing Order 10-1.57:

10-1.57) Both agendas and minutes for ARRL Board and Executive Committee meetings will be posted on the ARRL web site, and members who wish to be sent copies by e-mail can request them via a selection on the ARRL Member Data Page.

This distribution was delayed by my trip to Puerto Rico. Normally it’s done somewhat earlier.

In short, I think it would be a step backwards to delay distribution of the minutes until after formal Board approval.

Dave

From: Ahrens, Cliff, K0CA
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 1:13 PM
To: G Widin
Cc: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ; arrl-odv
Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:22410] Fwd: ARRL Board Meeting Minutes

Greg raises a good point.  We should be prompt in publishing the minutes, but it should be after we formally approve the minutes, not before. If we think that the minutes should be published before the existing timetable for approval can be completed, then we should consider shortening the approval timeline.

Cliff K0CA 

On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 11:03 AM, G Widin <gpwidin@comcast.net> wrote:

It still seems to me that the vote is moot, since the minutes have already been published (see attached message).
For the record, I approve.
73,

        Greg, K0GW

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