[arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD
Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N - Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: * Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. * Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes * All voicemail to N1TA has been answered * Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. * Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF * Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. * Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. * All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format * All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles<http://www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles> General assignments moving forward: * Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. * Sean Kutzko - Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction * Dan Henderson - Contest database management and results tables creation * Ward Silver - Management of results authors * Kathy Allison - Data entry, data research/investigation * Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: * Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist * Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist * Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: * 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 * 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 * 2012 September VHF: February 7 * 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org<mailto:skutzko@arrl.org> Web: www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org> www.twitter.com/arrl_pr<http://www.twitter.com/arrl_pr> #ARRL2014
This is excellent news Harold. Please make sure that the team members know that their devotion to the tasks is greatly appreciated! Thanks & 73, Doug Doug Rehman, K4AC Director Southeastern Division ARRL—The National Association for Amateur Radio® doug@k4ac.com www.arrlse.org <http://www.arrlse.org/> www.facebook.com/arrlse From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:49 AM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N – Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: · Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. · Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes · All voicemail to N1TA has been answered · Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. · Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF · Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. · Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. · All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format · All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles General assignments moving forward: · Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. · Sean Kutzko – Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction · Dan Henderson – Contest database management and results tables creation · Ward Silver – Management of results authors · Kathy Allison – Data entry, data research/investigation · Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: · Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist · Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist · Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: · 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 · 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 · 2012 September VHF: February 7 · 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org Web: www.arrl.org www.twitter.com/arrl_pr #ARRL2014
Harold Thanks for the update. Would it be possible for you to provide an update as of March 1 as to the status of completion of the award shipments? *---------------------------------------* John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director West Gulf Division On 1/29/14 8:48 AM, Kramer, Harold, WJ1B wrote:
Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch.
*From:*Kutzko, Sean, KX9X *Sent:* Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM *To:* Kramer, Harold, WJ1B *Subject:* Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD
Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are:
Dave Patton, NN1N -- Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee)
Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO
Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013
Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006
Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager
Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist
Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter.
Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed:
·Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup.
·Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes
·All voicemail to N1TA has been answered
·Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up.
·Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF
·Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors.
·Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly.
·All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format
·All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles <http://www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles>
General assignments moving forward:
·Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton.
·Sean Kutzko -- Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction
·Dan Henderson -- Contest database management and results tables creation
·Ward Silver -- Management of results authors
·Kathy Allison -- Data entry, data research/investigation
·Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management
I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time:
·Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist
·Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist
·Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing.
Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates
Targeted dates for award shipment:
·2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31
·2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7
·2012 September VHF: February 7
·2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21
Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Kutzko, KX9X
Media and Public Relations Manager
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111
860-594-0328
skutzko@arrl.org <mailto:skutzko@arrl.org>
Web: www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org>
www.twitter.com/arrl_pr <http://www.twitter.com/arrl_pr>
#ARRL2014
John, Yes, we can do that for you. Also, I have another updated PowerPoint presentation on the Convention. It is almost identical to the one that I gave you before and during the Board Meeting. We just made a few minor changes. If you still need a copy , please let me know. I would appreciate any feedback from the field about the presentation so that we can continue to improve it and tailor it to our needs. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Stratton, John, N5AUS Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:31 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22383] Re: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Harold Thanks for the update. Would it be possible for you to provide an update as of March 1 as to the status of completion of the award shipments? --------------------------------------- John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director West Gulf Division On 1/29/14 8:48 AM, Kramer, Harold, WJ1B wrote: Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N - Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: * Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. * Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes * All voicemail to N1TA has been answered * Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. * Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF * Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. * Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. * All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format * All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles<http://www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles> General assignments moving forward: * Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. * Sean Kutzko - Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction * Dan Henderson - Contest database management and results tables creation * Ward Silver - Management of results authors * Kathy Allison - Data entry, data research/investigation * Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: * Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist * Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist * Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: * 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 * 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 * 2012 September VHF: February 7 * 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org<mailto:skutzko@arrl.org> Web: www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org> www.twitter.com/arrl_pr<http://www.twitter.com/arrl_pr> #ARRL2014
Harold, Thanks for sharing this summary to update the status of the Contest Branch. Reading between the lines it would seem that there had been rather substantial problems with the Branch prior to Mr. DeChristopher's departure. Can you comment on this? It also seems that the team that was assembled to correct this boat-load of problems performed very well to correct the situation. Congratulations and thanks. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is _____ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: 29 January, 2014 9:49 AM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N - Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: . Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. . Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes . All voicemail to N1TA has been answered . Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. . Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF . Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. . Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. . All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format . All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles General assignments moving forward: . Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. . Sean Kutzko - Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction . Dan Henderson - Contest database management and results tables creation . Ward Silver - Management of results authors . Kathy Allison - Data entry, data research/investigation . Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: . Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist . Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist . Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: . 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 . 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 . 2012 September VHF: February 7 . 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org Web: www.arrl.org www.twitter.com/arrl_pr #ARRL2014 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14
Jim, I would rather not comment on HR issues on email. Please feel free to call if you need additional information. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: Weaver, James K8JE (Dir, GL) Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:27 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B; arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Harold, Thanks for sharing this summary to update the status of the Contest Branch. Reading between the lines it would seem that there had been rather substantial problems with the Branch prior to Mr. DeChristopher's departure. Can you comment on this? It also seems that the team that was assembled to correct this boat-load of problems performed very well to correct the situation. Congratulations and thanks. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.org<mailto:K8JE@arrl.org> ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is ________________________________ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: 29 January, 2014 9:49 AM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N - Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: * Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. * Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes * All voicemail to N1TA has been answered * Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. * Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF * Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. * Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. * All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format * All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles<http://www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles> General assignments moving forward: * Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. * Sean Kutzko - Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction * Dan Henderson - Contest database management and results tables creation * Ward Silver - Management of results authors * Kathy Allison - Data entry, data research/investigation * Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: * Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist * Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist * Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: * 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 * 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 * 2012 September VHF: February 7 * 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org<mailto:skutzko@arrl.org> Web: www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org> www.twitter.com/arrl_pr<http://www.twitter.com/arrl_pr> #ARRL2014 ________________________________ No virus found in this message. 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I understand. I believe you just told me what I wanted to know. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is _____ From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: 29 January, 2014 1:38 PM To: Weaver, James K8JE (Dir, GL); arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Jim, I would rather not comment on HR issues on email. Please feel free to call if you need additional information. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: Weaver, James K8JE (Dir, GL) Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:27 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B; arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Harold, Thanks for sharing this summary to update the status of the Contest Branch. Reading between the lines it would seem that there had been rather substantial problems with the Branch prior to Mr. DeChristopher's departure. Can you comment on this? It also seems that the team that was assembled to correct this boat-load of problems performed very well to correct the situation. Congratulations and thanks. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is _____ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: 29 January, 2014 9:49 AM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Subject: [arrl-odv:22378] Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Here is an update from Sean Kutzko on the status of our Contest Branch. From: Kutzko, Sean, KX9X Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:30 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Contest Branch Status Update to the BoD Mike DeChristophner, N1TA, resigned as ARRL Contest Branch Manager six days ago. A team of ARRL staffers was formed and met on Friday, January 24 to assess the immediate needs of the Contest Branch. Staffers are: Dave Patton, NN1N - Membership & Volunteer Programs Manager (overseeing the Committee) Harold Kramer, WJ1B, COO Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Public Relations Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 2007-2013 Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Affairs Manager and former Contest Branch Manager 1998-2006 Sharon Taratula, MVP Operations Manager Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, MVP Awards Specialist Also in the group is Ward Silver, N0AX, QST author and editor of the bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update e-newsletter. Since the initial meeting five days ago, the following items have been completed: . Awards certificates printed for 2012 September VHF Contest, 2012 CW Sweepstakes, 2012 Phone Sweepstakes, and 2013 RTTY Roundup. . Plaques ordered for 2012 Phone Sweepstakes . All voicemail to N1TA has been answered . Backlog on N1TA email is being processed by NN1N and distributed to the Committee for reply. 50% caught up. . Database processes related to creating and importing Contest results tables for 2013 August UHF, 2013 IARU, 2013 September VHF . Assessment of status and needs of our contest results authors. . Responded to several Members who have loudly complained about poor service from the Contest Branch in recent weeks and addressed their needs directly. . All contest databases have for all events from RTTY Roundup to September VHF have been uploaded in .CSV format . All QST editions of 2013 contest articles have been uploaded to www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles General assignments moving forward: . Day-to-day management of the Contest Branch is now being handled by Dave Patton. . Sean Kutzko - Awards fulfillment, customer service/satisfaction . Dan Henderson - Contest database management and results tables creation . Ward Silver - Management of results authors . Kathy Allison - Data entry, data research/investigation . Sharon Taratula -Awards processing/mailing Management I also wish to recognize the following employees for their willingness to step up and assist at this time: . Sabrina Jackson, ARRL Awards Specialist . Sani Zanovic, ARRL Data Entry Specialist . Sabrina and Sani have been processing of the backlog of awards certificates and preparing them for mailing. Sean is updating the Contest Branch Awards Processing Status page again on a weekly basis and has been promoting it to the Membership. It can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/plaques-and-certificates Targeted dates for award shipment: . 2012 Sweepstakes certificates: January 31 . 2013 RTTY Roundup: February 7 . 2012 September VHF: February 7 . 2012 Sweepstakes Phone plaques: February 21 Awards fulfillment will continue at an accelerated pace until the backlog is completely eliminated. Respectfully submitted, Sean Kutzko, KX9X Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0328 skutzko@arrl.org Web: www.arrl.org www.twitter.com/arrl_pr #ARRL2014 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14 _____ No virus found in this message. 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