30 MAY, 2002 - 2150 CDT I know we are trying to wring out every dollar of cost and squeeze every penny of revenue possible. But I don't believe the ARRL should even appear to be endorsing these badges by carrying the advertising in QST. The appearance of having sinned can be as damaging as the sin itself. If this is going to require a board policy change in July, so be it. 73 - Dick