Thanks, Barry, for everything. The League has been through some rough spots and (thankfully) changed up some things to right the ship. We had some fires to put out. In that regard, we dialed 911 and you showed up. Thanks again, and remember to change your phone number 😊. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (CEO) Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2020 9:28 PM To: k5ur@aol.com Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:31001] Re: Thanks to Barry Thank you everyone for your kind words and for your support through this very challenging time. As I've said before, it's certainly not what I anticipated when I agreed to take on this position again. No one could have expected what we've all dealt with during the past 8 months. I believe the Board has made a good decision on the new CEO and only ask that you allow him to do his job. The next few years are critical for the ARRL and changes will be necessary. The Amateur Radio Service that I encountered when I first joined the organization over 30 years ago is much different than it is today. I know David Minster understands this and has the skills and experience to lead the organization into the future. As for my immediate future, I plan to learn how to live a new life in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. One I suspect that will be less intense than running the day-to-day operations of the League. I'll go back to being a regular member in the Roanoke Division and possibly be a thorn in Bud and Bill's sides. (Just kidding guys!) I hope everyone stays healthy and safe. And if you need unsolicited advice, I'll be happy to provide my opinion like every other member. :-) Thank you again for the opportunity. 73, Barry, N1VXY Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone On Sep 20, 2020 7:36 PM, "Roderick, Rick, K5UR via arrl-odv" <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> > wrote: Hi all: Today is Barry's last day! Barry, thanks again for all you have done for the League, it's members, the Board and Headquarter's Staff. Enjoy your retirement - again! We wish you the very best! 73, Rick - K5UR
