Apologies to officers and directors, who were sent the attachment a few minutes ago and for whom this is a duplication. The discussion of the matter began on OD over the weekend, but it is appropriate to share the attachment with Vice Directors. Last Friday a news release was sent out by organizers of a DXpedition to Swain's Island, American Samoa, KH8SI. The release included false statements that require a rebuttal. The attached White Paper is that rebuttal. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ <<American Samoa.doc>>