The special discount is a nice gesture by Yaesu. Going beyond the issue Mike raised about it, I wonder what the membership would think if they learned we were receiving "payola" from a manufacturer. This general allegation was lodged against me during my first two campaigns -- the first time the claim was that the Board members received all sorts of favors from equipment makers. Net: I respectfully decline to accept any discount even if it is concluded to meet the ethical requirements of the organization. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je@arrl.org; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Mike Raisbeck [mailto:k1twf@arrl.net] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:03 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:15671] Yaesu VIP Discount Sweet !! However, are there any minuses to this? I wonder where it falls on the ethics spectrum. Mike K1TWF ----------------------------------- Michael N. Raisbeck Phone: (978) 250-1236 Fax: (978) 250-0432 Email: k1twf@arrl.net CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the above-named recipient. If you have received this in error, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, or copying is strictly prohibited. In such case, please notify us by reply email and delete this message. -----Original Message----- From: Coy Day [mailto:n5ok@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:06 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:15671] Yaesu VIP Discount FYI I visited with Dennis at HamCom and he told me about a discount that Yaesu has for Officers, Directors and Vice Directors. If you are looking for a new Yaesu, I suggest you e-mail Dennis at: k7bv@aol.com Coy -- Coy Day, N5OK 20685 SW 29 Union City, OK 73090 405-483-5632