[arrl-odv:22814] Re: CONFIDENTIAL Proposed Gift Agreement for Re-naming of ARRL Lab
9 JUN 2014 - 2109 CDT I have been reading and thinking about the proposed gift agreement for renaming the ARRL lab. First of all, I am not opposed to selling or leasing the naming rights to various ARRL facilities in exchange for sufficiently large donations to the ARRL. However, I oppose the recipe developed for the $1,000.000 gift agreement with Paul Sergi, NO8D (DX Engineering) in return for naming rights to the ARRL Laboratory for the following reasons. 1. The basis for this type of donation solicitation (naming rights) is a new ARRL policy that I do not remember approving. I was aware of a naming rights list, but I don't believe it was ever proposed for formal ARRL board approval. 2. I object to having any other business name applied to ARRL facilities. ARRL is not large enough to absorb such naming. ARRL would be accused by some members and advertisers of selling out its good name and reputation. Most of these gifts are made using the donor's name in some manner. 3. As a general principle, the donation should be cash made in one lump sum. However, if a scheduled payment plan for income tax reasons is proposed by the donor, it should not be any longer than three years. The ARRL Board should enact a standing order covering these three issues before any naming rights gift agreement is approved. - Dick Isely, W9GIG
Good morning, With only a few weeks remaining we are putting the finishing touches on our special reception for major donors here at ARRL Headquarters. We want to be sure that you are included in the festivities. Some of you have already let us know your plans. If not, please let me know if you will join us. We will kick off the weekend-long convention with special donor reception at HQ on Thursday, July 17 from 6 - 9 pm. Here are some details for the reception: * We have arranged for bus transportation from the Downtown Marriott Hotel (the convention hotel) to ARRL Headquarters with two large busses leaving at 5:30pm and 5:45pm and returning at approximately 9 pm. * Parking at ARRL Headquarters is limited so please consider traveling on the busses we have arranged. * It is likely to be a warm evening so we hope you will dress comfortably in summer business casual. * The lawn party will include summer refreshments of hors d'oevres plus wine, beer, iced tea and light desserts. * There will be no formal presentation, but we will open the new Centennial Terrace that recognizes donors to the Second Century Campaign and be able to thank you and our donors. Please let us know if your plans include attending the Donor Reception and if you would like to travel on the buses. Warmest 73, Mary, K1MMH Tel: 860-594-0397 Email: mhobart@arrl.org
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