[arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award
All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
Dave, I assume this will not be an a annual award but rather one granted on occasion to recognize an individual's great effort on behalf of amateur radio as stated in the phrase "from time to time". I am in support of the EC's idea for the creation of this award. 73 ES TNX David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On May 27, 2014, at 3:05 PM, "Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ" <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
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That’s correct, David. I have recorded you as an “aye” vote. Thanks. 73, Dave K1ZZ From: Norris, David, K5UZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:43 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: arrl-odv Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Dave, I assume this will not be an a annual award but rather one granted on occasion to recognize an individual's great effort on behalf of amateur radio as stated in the phrase "from time to time". I am in support of the EC's idea for the creation of this award. 73 ES TNX David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On May 27, 2014, at 3:05 PM, "Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ" <dsumner@arrl.org<mailto:dsumner@arrl.org>> wrote: All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv
Well, since I co-authored the motion, I guess I should vote for it, too. I vote aye 73 de Mike N2YBB Sent from my iPhone
On May 27, 2014, at 4:47 PM, "Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ" <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
That’s correct, David. I have recorded you as an “aye” vote. Thanks.
73, Dave K1ZZ
From: Norris, David, K5UZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:43 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: arrl-odv Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award
Dave,
I assume this will not be an a annual award but rather one granted on occasion to recognize an individual's great effort on behalf of amateur radio as stated in the phrase "from time to time".
I am in support of the EC's idea for the creation of this award.
73 ES TNX
David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division
Sent from my iPhone
On May 27, 2014, at 3:05 PM, "Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ" <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
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K0GW votes Aye. 73, Greg, K0GW On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner@arrl.org>wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
*The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award*
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes *The* *Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award* to recognize exceptional service to the United
States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded *The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement* *Award*shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
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The Goldwater award sounds good to me. Aye. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE President, Southwest Ohio DX Association 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.net _____ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: 27 May, 2014 4:06 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
I vote YES in support of the resolution to establish the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award. Cliff Ahrens K0CA From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 3:06 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
Great idea! One question though. Does an award qualify as a "gift" the way the federal government defines the term? If so, there are limits to the value of gifts many (all?) federal employees are permitted to receive. Or, from another standpoint, there are restrictions that prohibit certain employees from receiving a gift in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act (perhaps even the mere appearance of potential thereof). http://ethics.house.gov/gifts-valued-less-50 http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Gifts-and-Payments/Gifts---Payments/ (<--- Office of Government Ethics. HAH!) Likely others, too... Before I vote (BTW, I'm totally supportive of the concept), and to play devil's advocate: Would this pass muster from an ethics standpoint? Would hate for us to make this happen only to find out we're handicapped on who it can be awarded to from a non-monetary value (i.e. plaque) or perception of influence standpoint. Can someone far smarter than I on this topic school me/us? 73, Brian N5ZGT On May 27 2014 2:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
---------------------------------------------------------------------
On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
THE SENATOR BARRY M. GOLDWATER K7UGA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes THE
SENATOR BARRY M. GOLDWATER K7UGA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to recognize exceptional service to the United
States Amateur Radio Service and
the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to
time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable
contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality
of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way,
supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the
principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need
not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded THE
SENATOR BARRY M. GOLDWATER K7UGA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort
should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
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Doing some quick reading, I found: http://ethics.house.gov/gifts/gift-exceptions-0/commemorative-items and http://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=efa7bf74-4a50-... (See Senate Rule 35.1(c)(20)) For the House, there’s an exception for plaques that are under $335. I didn’t see a maximum value for plaques for the Senate. (Caveat: this was a very quick read, not an exhaustive study of the rules). I vote yes. Doug K4AC From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Brian Mileshosky Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:56 PM To: arrl-odv@arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:22739] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Great idea! One question though. Does an award qualify as a "gift" the way the federal government defines the term? If so, there are limits to the value of gifts many (all?) federal employees are permitted to receive. Or, from another standpoint, there are restrictions that prohibit certain employees from receiving a gift in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act (perhaps even the mere appearance of potential thereof). http://ethics.house.gov/gifts-valued-less-50 http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Gifts-and-Payments/Gifts---Payments/ (<--- Office of Government Ethics. HAH!) Likely others, too... Before I vote (BTW, I'm totally supportive of the concept), and to play devil's advocate: Would this pass muster from an ethics standpoint? Would hate for us to make this happen only to find out we're handicapped on who it can be awarded to from a non-monetary value (i.e. plaque) or perception of influence standpoint. Can someone far smarter than I on this topic school me/us? 73, Brian N5ZGT On May 27 2014 2:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv
Thanks, Doug. I will check with The Keelen Group tomorrow. 73, Dave K1ZZ ________________________________________ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] on behalf of Rehman, Doug, K4AC Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:04 PM To: Mileshosky, Brian, N5ZGT; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22745] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Doing some quick reading, I found: http://ethics.house.gov/gifts/gift-exceptions-0/commemorative-items and http://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=efa7bf74-4a50-... (See Senate Rule 35.1(c)(20)) For the House, there’s an exception for plaques that are under $335. I didn’t see a maximum value for plaques for the Senate. (Caveat: this was a very quick read, not an exhaustive study of the rules). I vote yes. Doug K4AC From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Brian Mileshosky Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:56 PM To: arrl-odv@arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:22739] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Great idea! One question though. Does an award qualify as a "gift" the way the federal government defines the term? If so, there are limits to the value of gifts many (all?) federal employees are permitted to receive. Or, from another standpoint, there are restrictions that prohibit certain employees from receiving a gift in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act (perhaps even the mere appearance of potential thereof). http://ethics.house.gov/gifts-valued-less-50 http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Gifts-and-Payments/Gifts---Payments/ (<--- Office of Government Ethics. HAH!) Likely others, too... Before I vote (BTW, I'm totally supportive of the concept), and to play devil's advocate: Would this pass muster from an ethics standpoint? Would hate for us to make this happen only to find out we're handicapped on who it can be awarded to from a non-monetary value (i.e. plaque) or perception of influence standpoint. Can someone far smarter than I on this topic school me/us? 73, Brian N5ZGT On May 27 2014 2:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv
I'll throw my support in officially by voting yes as well. Just throwing that potential factor out. 73, Brian N5ZGT Sent from iPhone
On May 27, 2014, at 18:06, "Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ" <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
Thanks, Doug. I will check with The Keelen Group tomorrow.
73, Dave K1ZZ
________________________________________ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] on behalf of Rehman, Doug, K4AC Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:04 PM To: Mileshosky, Brian, N5ZGT; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22745] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award
Doing some quick reading, I found: http://ethics.house.gov/gifts/gift-exceptions-0/commemorative-items and http://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=efa7bf74-4a50-... (See Senate Rule 35.1(c)(20))
For the House, there’s an exception for plaques that are under $335. I didn’t see a maximum value for plaques for the Senate. (Caveat: this was a very quick read, not an exhaustive study of the rules).
I vote yes.
Doug K4AC
From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Brian Mileshosky Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:56 PM To: arrl-odv@arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:22739] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award
Great idea!
One question though. Does an award qualify as a "gift" the way the federal government defines the term? If so, there are limits to the value of gifts many (all?) federal employees are permitted to receive. Or, from another standpoint, there are restrictions that prohibit certain employees from receiving a gift in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act (perhaps even the mere appearance of potential thereof).
http://ethics.house.gov/gifts-valued-less-50
http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Gifts-and-Payments/Gifts---Payments/ (<--- Office of Government Ethics. HAH!)
Likely others, too...
Before I vote (BTW, I'm totally supportive of the concept), and to play devil's advocate: Would this pass muster from an ethics standpoint? Would hate for us to make this happen only to find out we're handicapped on who it can be awarded to from a non-monetary value (i.e. plaque) or perception of influence standpoint. Can someone far smarter than I on this topic school me/us?
73,
Brian N5ZGT
On May 27 2014 2:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
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While $335 is not a hard and fast limit it does make life a bit easier for the recipient if the cost of the award is kept below that, at least on the House side. Dave -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:07 PM To: Rehman, Doug, K4AC; Mileshosky, Brian, N5ZGT; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22746] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Thanks, Doug. I will check with The Keelen Group tomorrow. 73, Dave K1ZZ ________________________________________ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] on behalf of Rehman, Doug, K4AC Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:04 PM To: Mileshosky, Brian, N5ZGT; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22745] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Doing some quick reading, I found: http://ethics.house.gov/gifts/gift-exceptions-0/commemorative-items and http://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=efa7bf74-4a50-... (See Senate Rule 35.1(c)(20)) For the House, there's an exception for plaques that are under $335. I didn't see a maximum value for plaques for the Senate. (Caveat: this was a very quick read, not an exhaustive study of the rules). I vote yes. Doug K4AC From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Brian Mileshosky Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:56 PM To: arrl-odv@arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:22739] Re: Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Great idea! One question though. Does an award qualify as a "gift" the way the federal government defines the term? If so, there are limits to the value of gifts many (all?) federal employees are permitted to receive. Or, from another standpoint, there are restrictions that prohibit certain employees from receiving a gift in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act (perhaps even the mere appearance of potential thereof). http://ethics.house.gov/gifts-valued-less-50 http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Gifts-and-Payments/Gifts---Payments/ (<--- Office of Government Ethics. HAH!) Likely others, too... Before I vote (BTW, I'm totally supportive of the concept), and to play devil's advocate: Would this pass muster from an ethics standpoint? Would hate for us to make this happen only to find out we're handicapped on who it can be awarded to from a non-monetary value (i.e. plaque) or perception of influence standpoint. Can someone far smarter than I on this topic school me/us? 73, Brian N5ZGT On May 27 2014 2:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv
aye Jim Pace K7CEX NW Division From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 1:05 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3950/7571 - Release Date: 05/27/14
Dave I vote aye. This is a great suggestion. Regards, Dennis From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:06 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award All Directors: At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action: --------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step. There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate. The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a "really nice plaque" to be about $100. That's a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them. The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association: Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference: The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official. This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals: 1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and 2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and 3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and 4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL. The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award. Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary
Aye. Bob Vallio, W6RGG On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner@arrl.org>wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
*The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award*
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes *The* *Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award* to recognize exceptional service to the United
States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded *The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement* *Award*shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
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Questions: 1) Do we really need another award? Is the ARRL President's Award not prestigious enough or is Representative Widen below the threshold of qualifiaction for the existing award? 2) Will detailed reasons for granting the award be announced? Will the award be granted for prodding the FCC into granting W100AW? Will an announcement be made that we understand the legislator is working on a scheme to extend PRB-1? Is it likely that the award would be granted before any substantive progress is made on that front? 3) Would there be any potential adverse reaction from the FCC? ... or are we emphasizing that we have a a heavyweight friend on our side? 4) Are we aware that there already is a Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award? It is granted by the Radio Club of America, an organization that proclaims itself to be "the oldest, most prestigious assembly of radio communications professionals." They appear to have a reasonable ham presence. Has the ARRL coordinated with them? ... or are they too small to be concerned about? See page xxv of http://www.radioclubofamerica.org/images/proceedings%20index%20complete%20in... 73, Dick, N6AA On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United
States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
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Dick, This is from the terms of reference for the President's Award: "This award is presented to ARRL members who have shown long-term dedication to the goals and objectives of ARRL and Amateur Radio, and whose support of individual programs and/or goals has been above and beyond the normal efforts of ARRL members. It is presented only to those whose truly outstanding efforts have benefited ARRL and/or Amateur Radio operators in the state, the region, or the nation." The purpose of the proposed award is different. It is to recognize support of Amateur Radio by elected officials. Here is a brief description of the Radio Club of America Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award. "The Goldwater Award is given to a RCA member who is also a licensed amateur in recognition of a long record of service to the public through the use of Amateur Radio." So this, like the ARRL President's Award, is an internal award of the organization. (I am a member of RCA as are several other Board members.) The proposal currently before the Board is to establish the award, not to bestow it upon an individual (although that is certainly envisioned in the near future). Should it be given to Mr. Walden I would not envision our including W100AW in any external list of specific reasons for the award. We have been advised that he will be unable to attend the Centennial National Convention in person, which relieves what otherwise would have been some time pressure to grant him the award. (We are exploring whether it will be possible for him to address the convention by video.) 73, Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: Norton, Richard, N6AA Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:45 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: arrl-odv Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:22728] Proposal for Barry M. Goldwater Achievement Award Questions: 1) Do we really need another award? Is the ARRL President's Award not prestigious enough or is Representative Widen below the threshold of qualifiaction for the existing award? 2) Will detailed reasons for granting the award be announced? Will the award be granted for prodding the FCC into granting W100AW? Will an announcement be made that we understand the legislator is working on a scheme to extend PRB-1? Is it likely that the award would be granted before any substantive progress is made on that front? 3) Would there be any potential adverse reaction from the FCC? ... or are we emphasizing that we have a a heavyweight friend on our side? 4) Are we aware that there already is a Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award? It is granted by the Radio Club of America, an organization that proclaims itself to be "the oldest, most prestigious assembly of radio communications professionals." They appear to have a reasonable ham presence. Has the ARRL coordinated with them? ... or are they too small to be concerned about? See page xxv of http://www.radioclubofamerica.org/images/proceedings%20index%20complete%20in... 73, Dick, N6AA On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ <dsumner@arrl.org> wrote:
All Directors:
At its March 29, 2014 meeting the Executive Committee took the following action:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- On motion of Mr. Isely, it was voted to propose to the Board the creation of the Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA, Achievement Award to recognize outstanding support of Amateur Radio by an elected federal official. Mr. Isely and Mr. Lisenco agreed to develop proposed terms of reference by the end of April for circulation to the Executive Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The background is that the EC sees a need for the ARRL to have a means to recognize outstanding support by elected federal officials. The first proposed recipient is likely to be Greg Walden, W7EQI, although that is not a part of the proposal to establish the award. The terms of the award reserve for the Board the determination of who should receive it, which will be a later step.
There is a possibility that Congressman Walden will accept the invitation we have extended to attend the Centennial National Convention in Hartford, in which case a presentation at that event would be highly appropriate.
The Executive Committee estimated the cost of a “really nice plaque” to be about $100. That’s a bit low, but the fact that it might actually be about three times that amount should not discourage you from approving the award. It would be a high-class problem if we found ourselves giving out very many of them.
The following resolution is offered for Board consideration in accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of Association:
Resolved, that the Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award is hereby established with the following terms of reference:
The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award
The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors establishes The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award to recognize exceptional service to the United
States Amateur Radio Service and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) by an elected Federal official.
This award may be made by the ARRL Board of Directors from time to time to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the following ideals:
1. Exceptionally notable contributions to the United States Amateur Radio Service and the ARRL; and
2. Whose efforts have contributed to the health and vitality of Amateur Radio; and
3. Whose actions have, in a significant way, supported the well-being and continuity of the United States Amateur Radio Service; and
4. Whose efforts have helped promote the principles, standards and goals of the ARRL.
The recipient need not be a licensed Amateur Radio operator.
Those awarded The Senator Barry M. Goldwater K7UGA Achievement Award shall be presented with a suitable plaque commemorating the award.
Every effort should be made to arrange a well-publicized, in-person, award event.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
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participants (12)
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Bob Vallio -
Brian Mileshosky -
Cliff Ahrens -
David Norris -
Dennis Bodson -
Doug Rehman -
G Widin -
Jim Pace K7CEX NW Division Director -
Jim Weaver K8JE -
Mike Lisenco N2YBB -
Richard J Norton -
Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ