I still intend to donate to this worthy project. I will send my donation to Diane at HQ. Glad the support was more than expected. 73, Nomar, NP4H Sent from my iPhone 14 Pro Max On Aug 4, 2023, at 12:10 PM, David Norris via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: TU Art! I think they do deserve a party! 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2023, at 10:57 AM, James F. Boehner, MD via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Art, Thanks again for the initiation of this project and seeing it though. Thanks also for not suggesting another headstone! ‘73 de Jim N2ZZ Director – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ARRL – the national association for Amateur Radio Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division Website: www.arrl-roanoke.org<http://www.arrl-roanoke.org/> <image001.jpg> From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Art Zygielbaum Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:33 AM To: Mark J Tharp <kb7hdx@gmail.com> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:35072] Re: Recognizing the ARRL Staff I don't know the total raised, but we exceeded the goal of $3,000. So there is enough money to get the "best" bench possible and cover the installation costs -- and maybe enough for a party! (To be clear, I was ready to cover whatever it took to get us to $3,000. Instead, I was able to make a contribution similar to the amount others gave to make sure any unexpected costs were covered.) Whatever the amount ends up being, there will be enough for us to do this right. Thanks, again. Art -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Member, Executive Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee Member, ARRL Foundation Board ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio® On 8/4/2023 10:24 AM, Mark J Tharp wrote: Fantastic! I hope enough is left over for a party. Mark, HDX On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 8:08 AM Art Zygielbaum <k0aiz@arrl.org<mailto:k0aiz@arrl.org>> wrote: Thanks to generous contributions from you, the members of ODV, the following announcement will be made to ARRL staff today. "The members of the ARRL Board of Directors have long recognized that the ARRL could not exist or provide the services it does without the skill, dedication, and caring of a talented staff. As a group, we would like to acknowledge the people who are the heart and soul of the ARRL. We have ordered a bench with the following inscription, 'In appreciation of ARRL staff, with gratitude for their dedication to furthering ARRL’s mission. [date] ARRL Board of Directors.' The bench will be installed in the break area and dedicated to the staff we count on." Thank you all for your participation and support. 73, Art K0AIZ -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Member, Executive Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee Member, ARRL Foundation Board ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio® _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv