<<080713.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 36, No. 33 August 7, 2013 -- Covers the period July 28-August 3. Upcoming Meetings and Events Executive Committee: October 5 @ 8:30am - Denver, CO Director/Vice Director Elections November 15 LoTW Study Committee November 15 @ 9:00am in Newington, CT Administration & Finance Committee November 16 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Production/Editorial Reported by Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY The production department is pleased to welcome a new copy editor, Kelsey Moore. Kelsey is a recent graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington, where she edited several literary publications. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Diane Petrilli reports that July ended with 161,146 members. This is a loss of 206 members over June-a smaller loss than was forecasted (acquisition is slower in the deep summer months when we do not have as much mail on the street). 75% of July 2013 expirees paid on time (vs. 73% last June). We continue to sustain a higher membership total than predicted year-to-date; 1,531 members over July's membership goal. Multiple targeted email campaigns were a significant source of new member acquisition. Jackie Ferreira reports that July product sales were $208,778, falling just short of the month's sales forecast of $214,082. Direct sales were $105,713; dealer sales were $103,065. Post cards mailed to Technician and General Class members featuring the General and Extra Class license materials generated over $11.2k in sales. The "Beginner Training Aids" and "Upgrade Training Aids" categories exceeded forecast this month. Email campaigns contributed over $11k. The "Happy Birthday" postcards generated $13,733 in sales throughout the month. We began taking pre-orders for the ARRL Centennial Edition 2014 Handbook on August 1. The hardcover edition is being offered in a commemorative design, personalized with the owner's name and call sign. Each book cover will be imprinted with a serial number-making it a very special keepsake. This edition of The Handbook has also been significantly updated-a major new edition including many new projects. Members and customers can order the books online at http://www.arrl.org/shop/2014-Handbook-Hardcover-Centennial-Edition/. Orders will ship in early October. ARRL membership certificates commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary in 2014 now are available at http://www.arrl.org/membership-certificate. Members logged onto the League's website can generate their own certificates or cards online for printing. The certificate maker also produces a replacement membership card. The suggestion for producing a Centennial-themed membership certificate came from past McGan Award winner Angel Luis Santana, WP3GW. The new certificate was designed by Diane Szlachetka. Lauri Schaffer completed "reminder letters" to 324 members making quarterly payments toward Life Membership. Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity (reported by Steve Capodicasa): Week of Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 7/29/13 852 454 Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC DXCC Branch Credits Applications 2012 Carryover 105,771 1,131 2013 Received 743,723 7,720 Cumulative Total 849,494 8,851 2013 Processed 832,579 8,712 Remaining 16,915 139 Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 1 Week Logbook Processing Time 3-5 Business Days Logbook of the World Category July 2013 QSO Records Entered Into System 512,552,749 QSL Record Matches 73,802,699 Logs Processed 4,547,512 Active Certificates 88,791 Registered Users in System 59,026 Field Organization/Public Service Team Leona updated new appointments and updated the database with cancellations and changes during the week as she received them. She also contacted Section Managers with new appointment listings. Two amateurs from Indiana and one from Oklahoma successfully completed the requirements to become Official Observers this week. The "ditter" signal on 14029 ceased before the source could be located. An interference report regarding a weather net on 75 meters was received and the regional OOC was alerted. An unidentified digital signal on 14290 was reported by several stations and is being checked on. Chuck conducted one code practice session at W1AW and hosted a visiting operator. Education Services Reported by Debra Johnson, K1DMJ Staff changes Allison Barbieri joined our staff as Education Services Assistant and Communications Coordinator. Alli will be responsible for administrative duties supporting the Continuing Education Program as well as all other Education department programs. She will also be writing and editing stories for communications about our outreach programs and updating Web pages with new content. Nathan McCray K9CPO left his staff position here at the end of July to return to a full-time position teaching middle school math in an inner city school in Madison, WI. He will continue as a contract instructor for our Teachers Institute. Education & Technology Program We completed 3 sessions of the Teachers Institute in July. A news story <http://www.arrl.org/news/hands-on-technology-training-robots-ham-radio- what-more-could-teachers-want> about the two sessions of the introductory Teachers Institute (TI-1) was published in ARRL News. A story about the ETP grants <http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-education-technology-program-continues-to -grow-with-latest-grants> awarded for the May application period was also published. Teachers Institute instructors Tommy Gober, N5DUX and Matt Severin, N8MS travelled to headquarters in late July for an instructor planning and training seminar led by ETP Director, Mark Spencer, WA8SME. ARISS The ARISS Program supported 15 contacts during June and July. Recent US contacts included the following: * Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree July 20 with Luca Parmitano KF5KDP, direct * Oshkosh Air Venture August 1 with Luca Parmitano KF5KDP, via telebridge * Space Jam 7 August 3 with Chris Cassidy KF5KDR, via telebridge International ARISS contacts spanned the globe including contacts with students in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Canada, Croatia, Italy, Russia, Vatican City and Uruguay. An ARRL news story <http://www.arrl.org/news/ariss-logs-several-successful-ham-radio-contac ts-with-iss-crew> reviewed the most recent activities. Luca Parmitano has also been active on the air recently talking to hams across Eastern Europe. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 9/2 Holiday Bob Allison 8/1-8/9 PTO Allison Barbieri 8/19-8/23 PTO Joe Carcia 8/2-8/9 PTO `` 8/16 PTO `` 8/23 PTO `` 8/30 PTO Steve Ford 8/26-8/30 PTO `` 9/5 PTO Dan Henderson 8/5-8/9 PTO Gail Iannone 8/22-8/30 PTO Bob Inderbitzen 8/12-8/14 PTO `` 8/16-8/19 Alabama State Convention, Huntsville AL `` 8/30-9/2 North Carolina Section Convention, Shelby, NC Debra Johnson 8/12-8/16 PTO `` 8/30 PTO Harold Kramer 8/5-8/15 PTO `` 8/16-8/18 Alabama State Convention, Huntsville AL Monique Levesque 8/12-8/16 PTO Diane Petrilli 8/2-8/9 PTO `` 9/20-9/30 PTO Barry Shelley 8/12-8/26 PTO Dave Sumner 8/16 PTO `` 8/21-9/8 PTO `` 9/20-9/28 IARU Region 2 Conference, Cancun, Mexico