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IN-Newsletter

Vol. 33, No. 52

December 29, 2010  --  Covers the period December 19-25.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Programs & Services Committee:

January 20 @ 8:30am – ARRL HQ

Administration & Finance Committee

January 20 @ 8:30am – ARRL HQ

Annual Board Meeting

January 21-22, 2011 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT

Development

Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH

ARRL received a second distribution of $400,000 from the Mathis Joint Trust.  The total received so far is $1.4 million.

ARRL was notified of additional funds from Three Fidelity IRAs in the estate of David L. Anshus, W0HRM.

The week after Christmas is usually a time when many donors elect to make their annual contributions.  This year there has been lots of activity, bringing the 2010 revenue lines closer to their goals. 

The diamond Club is at its goal of $263,000.  Other unrestricted revenue is at 93% of goal.  Spectrum Defense still lags well behind, having reached only 78% of its goal.  Contributions to the Education & Technology Fund (including the Teachers Institute) lag well behind, having reached only 69% of the goal.

Production/Editorial

Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE

Here is the IN News from Production/Editorial:

The 2010 ARRL Periodicals CD has been released to the duplicator.

Khrystyne Keane was awarded DXCC on December 22.  All 100 contacts were made during contests using RTTY and confirmed via Logbook of The World.

Membership & Volunteer Programs

Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N

W1AW

Joe worked the early afternoon/night shift on Thursday for the vacationing Scott Gee.  He created the texts for the January W1AW Qualifying Runs.  He processed four Qualifying Run endorsements and one certificate.  Joe also processed regular QSL card request.

Scott worked on slow and fast code practice files for the latter part of the month of December.  He also assisted the DXCC department processing cards.

Field Organization/Public Service Team

Alabama Section Manager Jay Isbell, KA4KUN, has announced his resignation as Section Manager at the end of the year, December 31, because of health issues.  Jay has served as Section Manager since January, 2008.

Alabama Assistant Section Manager David Drummond, W4MD, of Northport, will become the Alabama Section Manager on January 1, 2011.  Dave Patton, NN1N, Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager, received Jay Isbell’s recommendation of David Drummond and consulted with Southeastern Division Director Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, before making the appointment.  David’s appointment fulfills the present term of office that continues one full year until December 31, 2011.

Leona Adams prepared the Arkansas Section Manager election ballots and candidate statements for this winter’s election.  These were printed by a local printer and delivered to Headquarters by the end of the work week.  The Headquarters Mailroom staff plans to send out the ballots to members in the Arkansas Section before the January 3, 2011, mailing deadline.

Chuck Skolaut prepared and sent out the monthly Official Observer summary to all OOs, OOCs, and Section Managers.  Documentation was received from a North Carolina OO regarding an operation on 40 meters.  This information was forwarded to the FCC.  Several complaints were received regarding jamming and playing of music on two separate 40 meter frequencies.  Details were also forwarded to the FCC.

Intruder reports included the Havana Gurgle on 18090 kHz, fishermen using 7116 kHz (USB), and a “sweeping” signal around 3990 kHz.  Complaints were received about operations on 3814 kHz, possible CODAR interference in the southeast, a foreign broadcast station on 7295 kHz and an over the horizon radar on 17 meters.

Several reports of a radio amateur refusing receipt of Official Observer advisories is being followed up on.  Also, an Advanced class licensee continues to be heard operating in the Extra class portion of the bands.  A nomination was received for the Humanitarian award in mid December.

Chuck also conducted one morning CW code run and served as host at W1AW while several guests operated the station.

Sincerely Compiled by,

Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ

Assistant to the CEO

Staff Absentee List

All Staff               12/31           Holiday

Jackie Ferreira         12/30           Vacation

Steve Ford              12/23-12/31     Vacation

Norm Fusaro             1/3             Vacation

Dan Henderson           12/6-1/10       Medical Leave

Bob Inderbitzen         12/27-12/30     Vacation

Sabrina Jackson         1/7             Vacation

Khrystyne Keane 2/1-2/2         Vacation

Joel Kleinman           1/5-1/7         Vacation

Maryann Macdonald       12/27-12/30     Vacation

Bill Moore              12/27-1/4       Vacation

Allen Pitts             12/24-12/31     Vacation

Brennan Price           12/27-12/30     Vacation

Steve Sant Andrea       12/27-12/30     Vacation

Dave Sumner             12/30           Vacation