“It would seem a lot better to do the critical word-smithing in advance, rather than in hasty reaction to a news story whose timing we don’t control.”
Yes, Bud’s right. We might want something inventoried for various scenarios, hopefully none of which we will need. The last thing one wants to be on is an unexpected call from a legit media inquiry with a horrible headline and need comment in 1 minute or less. Someone likely is doing this already I suspect. A “Can I get back to you in 10?” usually meets with a “no – cannot do.” Or we cannot reach the reporter later. That will be reported as we had no comment by air/press time.
Bob Famiglio, K3RF
Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division
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From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Hippisley, George (Bud), W2RU, (Dir, RK)
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:13 PM
To: Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster@arrl.org>; arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org>
Subject: [arrl-odv:31633] Re: Feedback - Action
I agree that we do nothing outwardly at this time, but I don’t believe that should preclude us from quietly preparing a news release to have in (y)our hip pocket “just in case”. Only a few individuals need to be involved in the preparation. It would seem a lot better to do the critical word-smithing in advance, rather than in hasty reaction to a news story whose timing we don’t control.
Bud, W2RU
From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of "Minster, David NA2AA (CEO)" <dminster@arrl.org>
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:17 PM
To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org>
Subject: [arrl-odv:31630] Feedback - Action
From feedback I’ve received in writing and via phone, the consensus is that we do nothing.
The mechanisms for served agencies to request assistance are already in place. If they need assistance they will request it and our members will respond.
Going beyond that may spotlight the events. Our comments could cause members who wouldn’t have had a thought of getting involved to jump up and take unwelcome action.
Thanks for your fast response!
David