Howard - I see that "getting started" messages have gone out to new Directors and Vice Directors. I was surprised to learn that an NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) was being required in order for them to get access to ODV and the OD and ODV email reflectors. I've attached a copy of the letter sent out, and the NDA agreement (complete with a few typos). I like the general plan to give access to ODV files for new board members ahead of time, and think an NDA may be an appropriate part of the process. I'm not sure that having a new board member on ODV or OD at the same time as the old one is a great idea though - some election battles leave significant scars.. The text of the letter suggests that the NDA is a requirement for the time period between now and January 1st when the new board members are officially in office. Presumable the NDA isn't required after January 1st but it raises a question since there is no expiration date for the NDA. Are we now asking for a lifetime NDA from new board members? Will existing Directors, Vice Directors, Officers also be asked to sign one as well? I don't believe one is needed except for the period before someone takes office. I hadn't heard of this (new?) process through any Board committees or communications, so presumably this has been discussed in A&F or E&E? It has not been discussed within the EC. Maybe this process has been followed for years - so let me know if I'm just uninformed. Thanks -- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki@arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444