I agree with Bob. I would especially support a revision of the job title. It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would. Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better. 73 Ria, N2RJ On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

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*From:* arrl-odv *On Behalf Of *Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv *Sent:* Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM *To:* ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org> *Subject:* [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes

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Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

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Thank You,

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Yes! I would also agree with this. In fact, I suggested at the meeting to Rick, that as our elected leader and public face of the league he should be writing the Second Century column not the Exec-VP (or whatever). Sorry if I am putting you on the spot Rick :) Lee On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 2:30 PM James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net> wrote:

* Good points! In fact, until the delinquent amendments to the bylaws are filed, our current bylaws refer to the position as Executive Vice President. I believe there is some unique history as to why K1ZZ was given the title of CEO. 73, Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT Pacific Division Director On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam@gmail.com>" <rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam@gmail.com>> wrote: I agree with Bob. I would especially support a revision of the job title. It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would. Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better. 73 Ria, N2RJ On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org>> wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues. Bylaw 31. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants? Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF <http://www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF> From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Kermit Carlson via arrl-odvSent: Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PMTo: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org <arrl-odv@arrl.org>>Subject: [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes Hello Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the CEO Search Committee. Thank You, 73, Kermit W9XA _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv <https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv> _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv <https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv> _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv <https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv> *

Since the question was raised, one of the late voted-on amendments need to be changed before filing. The one you proposed Kermit which adds the language akin to - - also known as the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio -- needs modification for trademark reasons and separately because fictitious names, referred to as DBAs (a/k/a) as well, should not really be used in the articles. They can be registered separately as DBAs to use interchangeably if desired. I raised that objection with you at the time informally as a Vice Director and I know you disagreed. You can phone me for the particulars if interested. Our DC trademark counsel agrees with me. I knew they were being held, and there are some good reasons to review them now. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: Kermit Carlson Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 6:36 PM To: rjairam@gmail.com; Bob Famiglio, K3RF <rbfamiglio@verizon.net>; James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net> Cc: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:29612] Re: PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes Hello Jim, I was under the impression that those amendments were to be filed, were the amendments filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State ? 73, Kermit Carlson W9XA On Friday, February 7, 2020, 2:30:56 PM CST, James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net <mailto:k6jat@comcast.net> > wrote: Good points! In fact, until the delinquent amendments to the bylaws are filed, our current bylaws refer to the position as Executive Vice President I believe there is some unique history as to why K1ZZ was given the title of CEO. 73, Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT Pacific Division Director On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com <mailto:rjairam@gmail.com> " <rjairam@gmail.com <mailto:rjairam@gmail.com> > wrote: I agree with Bob. I would especially support a revision of the job title. It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would. Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better. 73 Ria, N2RJ On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> > wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues. Bylaw 31. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants? Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF <http://www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF> From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM To: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes Hello Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the CEO Search Committee. Thank You, 73, Kermit W9XA _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current. Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator. I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request. Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote:

My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she *has to own it*. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

*From:* arrl-odv *On Behalf Of *Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv *Sent:* Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM *To:* ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org> *Subject:* [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes

Hello

Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

73, Kermit W9XA _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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also agree On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM James Tiemstra <k6jat@comcast.net> wrote:

I agree with Rod.

*Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT*

*Pacific Division Director*

On February 7, 2020 at 3:28 PM Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:

I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.

Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.

I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.

Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz < w7vo@comcast.net> wrote:

My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she *has to own it*. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM " rjairam@gmail.com" < rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

*From:* arrl-odv *On Behalf Of *Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv *Sent:* Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM *To:* ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org> *Subject:* [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes

Hello

Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

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I agree with Rod! 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 7, 2020, at 5:28 PM, Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:

 I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.

Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.

I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.

Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS

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On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote: My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she has to own it. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

...

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

Bylaw 31. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . .

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

Bob Famiglio, K3RF

Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division

610-359-7300

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www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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Hello

Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

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I oppose any move that would require continuous ARRL membership for the past four years, moving that qualification from “preferred” to “required.” According to Rod, K0DAS, see below (“59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time”), there would have been times in his long service to the League when he would have been disqualified under the “required” rule, and that would have represented a great loss. There are other ways to have shown a passion for amateur radio and the ARRL. I consider a new rule requiring membership the past four years to be arbitrary. I’m all for four years (or more!), but without the requirement of contiguous or current. For example, what if we had a candidate who is 35, got married at 30 and has been raising a family for the past four years, inadvertently missing a renewal by 38 days – but before that had been an ARRL club president, an ARISS Board member, a Diamond Club member, and an ARRL Foundation scholarship recipient (make up your own qual . . .), co-author of an FT-8 variant, etc. Let’s say he or she just forgot and missed the renewal deadline. Arrrrgh. We had a DIR/VDIR candidate we had to disqualify in this past election cycle because he failed timely renewal, and I felt very badly about it. I had no trouble casting my E&E vote against his candidacy, because I thought they rule was clear. But I do not favor eliminating otherwise qualified candidates who might have missed a renewal deadline. If a lawyer misses a renewal deadline for required bar membership, the organized bar has ways (usually a petition and a fine), but they don’t take away the chance to be a lawyer. We are but fallible humans. Let those who are infallible cast the first stone. Fred Hopengarten, Esq. K1VR Six Willarch Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781.259.0088, k1vr@arrl.org New England Director cid:a4a12f0b-0468-4a39-b953-31b2a3da8564 Serving ME, NH, VT, MA, RI and CT From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Dale Williams Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 9:11 PM To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:29630] Re: PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes I also agree with Rod. Dale WA8EFK On 2/7/2020 8:11 PM, David Norris via arrl-odv wrote: I agree with Rod! 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2020, at 5:28 PM, Rod Blocksome <mailto:rod.blocksome@gmail.com> <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:  I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current. Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator. I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request. Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote: My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she has to own it. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan. A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation. We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential. 73; Mike W7VO On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote: I agree with Bob. I would especially support a revision of the job title. It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would. Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better. 73 Ria, N2RJ On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues. Bylaw 31. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants? 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Sorry, Mike. We're not talking about someone who is just late, but someone who missed a year or more. Four years of continuous membership is not a high bar and shows the minimal level of commitment that we want. (I seriously don't believe we'll be short of qualified candidates.)Having a fundamental understanding of our unique hobby and its culture is essential for the manager of our professional staff.73,Jim K6JAT Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8. -------- Original message --------From: Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> Date: 2/7/20 7:50 PM (GMT-08:00) To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:29636] Re: PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes I am going to agree with Fred on this one. I think it needs to be "preferred", not "required" in this case. We need to find the best candidates for the job, and to exclude somebody because he or she was late on an ARRL membership renewal is not grounds to exclude them.  73; Mike W7VO On February 7, 2020 at 7:24 PM k1vr Fred <hopengarten@post.harvard.edu> wrote: I oppose any move that would require continuous ARRL membership for the past four years, moving that qualification from “preferred” to “required.” According to Rod, K0DAS, see below (“59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time”), there would have been times in his long service to the League when he would have been disqualified under the “required” rule, and that would have represented a great loss.   There are other ways to have shown a passion for amateur radio and the ARRL. I consider a new rule requiring membership the past four years to be arbitrary. I’m all for four years (or more!), but without the requirement of contiguous or current. For example, what if we had a candidate who is 35, got married at 30 and has been raising a family for the past four years, inadvertently missing a renewal by 38 days – but before that had been an ARRL club president, an ARISS Board member, a Diamond Club member, and an ARRL Foundation scholarship recipient (make up your own qual . . .), co-author of an FT-8 variant, etc. Let’s say he or she just forgot and missed the renewal deadline.  Arrrrgh.   We had a DIR/VDIR candidate we had to disqualify in this past election cycle because he failed timely renewal, and I felt very badly about it. I had no trouble casting my E&E vote against his candidacy, because I thought they rule was clear. But I do not favor eliminating otherwise qualified candidates who might have missed a renewal deadline.   If a lawyer misses a renewal deadline for required bar membership, the organized bar has ways (usually a petition and a fine), but they don’t take away the chance to be a lawyer.   We are but fallible humans. Let those who are infallible cast the first stone.   Fred Hopengarten, Esq.   K1VR Six Willarch Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781.259.0088, k1vr@arrl.org   New England Director Serving ME, NH, VT, MA, RI and CT   From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Dale WilliamsSent: Friday, February 07, 2020 9:11 PMTo: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.orgSubject: [arrl-odv:29630] Re: PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes   I also agree with Rod.Dale  WA8EFK On 2/7/2020 8:11 PM, David Norris via arrl-odv wrote: I agree with Rod!   73  David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division   Sent from my iPhone   On Feb 7, 2020, at 5:28 PM, Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:   I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.   Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.   I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates.  But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve.  I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.   Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS   On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote: My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she has to own it. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.  A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.    We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.   73; Mike W7VO     On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote: I agree with Bob.   I would especially support a revision of the job title.   It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.   Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.   73 Ria, N2RJ    On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of   “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”?  Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship.  And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction?  If not, we may end up facing the same issues.   Bylaw 31.  The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors.  He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . .   Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO?  Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers?  Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward?  Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?       Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 <image002.png>   www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF           From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Kermit Carlson via arrl-odvSent: Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PMTo: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org>Subject: [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes          Hello             Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the CEO Search Committee.         Thank You,             73, Kermit W9XA _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv   _______________________________________________arrl-odv mailing listarrl-odv@reflector.arrl.orghttps://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________arrl-odv mailing listarrl-odv@reflector.arrl.orghttps://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv   _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv   _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv  

We are hiring an employee. I believe that if we require continuous membership as a requirement for this position, it might seem arbitrary. Are we also going to require a qualifying petition? Likely not! If we are flooded with equally qualified candidates, putting this in the “preferred” category would allow us to differentiate among candidates, but I object to the inclusion as a requirement. It might eliminate someone who is otherwise well qualified! Thanks for the discussion and 73, Mickey Baker N4MB On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 6:28 PM Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:

I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.

Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.

I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.

Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote:

...

My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she *has to own it*. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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Hello

Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

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Tom, I strongly believe that we do not want to repeat the same process. We have plenty of good candidates, and hiring an inexperienced ham or a non-ham to me is a non-starter. We want to hire someone who knows ham radio, and who isn't there to learn on the job. It means someone who knows the hobby well - this can be anyone from an active ARES/RACES leader, repeater builder, someone who is involved in mesh networking, AM, space communications, VHF/UHF, etc. and even a contester or DXer. Business skills are common. Business skills combined with ham radio are not. 73 Ria, N2RJ On Sun, 9 Feb 2020 at 15:28, Tom Delaney via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

We have some history here. We’ve solicited resumes for this position twice in the last five years. What was the percentage –an educated guess would do here, not an actual count—of the number of applicants who were hams? If it’s only fifty percent, then we risk missing an otherwise qualified applicant for a position that above all requires management and business skills. If the percentage is only two percent who were not hams, then we have little risk.

Past history can only be a guide, but it may help alleviate some worries. If someone who had been on one of those committees can answer that question, it may help both the Committee and the Board as to how to position the requirement/or preference for applicants. Tom Delaney

On Sunday, February 9, 2020, 03:07:25 PM EST, Mickey Baker <n4mb@arrl.net> wrote:

We are hiring an employee. I believe that if we require continuous membership as a requirement for this position, it might seem arbitrary.

Are we also going to require a qualifying petition? Likely not!

If we are flooded with equally qualified candidates, putting this in the “preferred” category would allow us to differentiate among candidates, but I object to the inclusion as a requirement. It might eliminate someone who is otherwise well qualified!

Thanks for the discussion and 73,

Mickey Baker N4MB

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 6:28 PM Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:

I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.

Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.

I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.

Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote:

My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she *has to own it*. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as

modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

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Agree. And again, agree. This "active ham" lingo flying around does not mean it's a DXer or contester. Mark, HDX On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 12:35 PM rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

Tom,

I strongly believe that we do not want to repeat the same process.

We have plenty of good candidates, and hiring an inexperienced ham or a non-ham to me is a non-starter. We want to hire someone who knows ham radio, and who isn't there to learn on the job.

It means someone who knows the hobby well - this can be anyone from an active ARES/RACES leader, repeater builder, someone who is involved in mesh networking, AM, space communications, VHF/UHF, etc. and even a contester or DXer.

Business skills are common. Business skills combined with ham radio are not.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Sun, 9 Feb 2020 at 15:28, Tom Delaney via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

...

We have some history here. We’ve solicited resumes for this position twice in the last five years. What was the percentage –an educated guess would do here, not an actual count—of the number of applicants who were hams? If it’s only fifty percent, then we risk missing an otherwise qualified applicant for a position that above all requires management and business skills. If the percentage is only two percent who were not hams, then we have little risk.

Past history can only be a guide, but it may help alleviate some worries. If someone who had been on one of those committees can answer that question, it may help both the Committee and the Board as to how to position the requirement/or preference for applicants. Tom Delaney

On Sunday, February 9, 2020, 03:07:25 PM EST, Mickey Baker <n4mb@arrl.net> wrote:

We are hiring an employee. I believe that if we require continuous membership as a requirement for this position, it might seem arbitrary.

Are we also going to require a qualifying petition? Likely not!

If we are flooded with equally qualified candidates, putting this in the “preferred” category would allow us to differentiate among candidates, but I object to the inclusion as a requirement. It might eliminate someone who is otherwise well qualified!

Thanks for the discussion and 73,

Mickey Baker N4MB

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 6:28 PM Rod Blocksome <rod.blocksome@gmail.com> wrote:

I'll throw my $0.02 worth on to the pile ...... To qualify for election as a director, one must be an ARRL member continuously for the preceding four years. Yet this is only a "preferred" requirement for CEO - and it would seem the "four" years are neither contiguous or current.

Same comment goes for "preferred" active amateur radio operator.

I think these two attributes should be moved from the "preferred" to the "required" category. I know the counter argument is this will limit the number of otherwise qualified candidates. But as an active amateur for the last 59 years & 6 months and an ARRL member for most of that time, I believe these two qualifications are necessary to ensure the long-term leadership stability we must achieve. I urge the committee to seriously consider this request.

Thanks & 73, Rod, K0DAS

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> wrote:

My take: The primary vision for the ARRL comes from the League's Strategic Plan. The CEO has vital input into the plan, as in the end he or she *has to own it*. Their primary job is to carry out the goals an initiatives as outlined in the plan. The vision itself is a collaboration derived from input provided by all stakeholders, and is outlined in the plan.

A point of reference: I never saw or heard the prior CEO discuss anything about the ARRL Strategic Plan, and the first time I spoke with him he didn't even know the plan existed. That surprised me to no end, and I never forgot that conversation.

We need to do better this time. Understanding the fundamentals of strategy is a business essential.

73; Mike W7VO

On February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree with Bob.

I would especially support a revision of the job title.

It needs to be absolutely clear that this person isn’t hired solely for strategic vision. This person must be able to actively manage the affairs of the League including delegation like a general manager would.

Perhaps executive director or executive vice-president would fit better.

73 Ria, N2RJ

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv < arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:

Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of *“The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”? *Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship. And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction? If not, we may end up facing the same issues.

*Bylaw 31.* The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. He *shall*, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, *and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer*, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, *and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . . *

Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO? Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers? Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward? Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?

*Bob Famiglio, K3RF*

*Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division*

*610-359-7300*

www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the

CEO Search Committee.

Thank You,

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Hello Bob,           Yes, the change of the title has been discussed and with the adviceof Connecticut Counsel, I was advised that the issue of a potential change of title name should be addressed with the candidates at a point after the initial receipt of the applications.  Since changing the name of the position is not withinthe charge of this Committee it was decided not to discuss a change oftitle.          One of the principal concerns that has been expressed by several membersof the Board is that we need to have a CEO, or a person in the same position witha different title, who will see the Board as the creators of policy, and reportto the Board.  Although I do not speak for the entire CEO Search Committee,I believe that there is a strong consensus within the Committee on this point.            I hope that this answers your concern.                               Thank You,                               73, Kermit Carlson W9XA On Friday, February 7, 2020, 2:12:17 PM CST, Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote: Is the description of duties concentric with the bylaw definition of   “The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the League under the direction of the Board of Directors”?  Some duties are, but the lists of duties to be published may suggest a different relationship.  And was there any thought to morphing the title to something more realistic such as Executive Director (understanding General Manager, though accurate, is not in vogue anymore except in broadcast) so as not to blur the responsibility with that of the board and particularly the board elected President with regard to policy and direction?  If not, we may end up facing the same issues.   Bylaw 31.  The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors.  He shall, subject to instructions from the Board of Directors, and with the assistance of the Chief Executive Officer, represent the League in its relationships with the public and the various governments, governmental agencies and officials with which the League may be concerned, and shall be the official spokesman of the Board of Directors in regard to all matters of League policy. . .   Did we consider how these duties can be reconciled with the job description for a CEO?  Do we want another 30,000 foot view guy or is that job for the board and board officers?  Isn’t the CEO (Exec. Director) supposed to run the shop looking inward and providing leadership in that domain as opposed to outward?  Running 225 Main Street is an important job of course, but are we giving the wrong impression to applicants?       Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300   www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF           From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 2:11 PM To: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:29609] PDF of Jan30th Meeting CEO Search Committee Minutes          Hello             Please find attached a PDF file of the minutes as modified and approved at last evening's meeting of the CEO Search Committee.         Thank You,             73, Kermit W9XA _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv