Minutes of the 2007 Second
Meeting
ARRL Board of
Directors
1. Roll Call
2. Moment of Silence
3. Courtesies
4.
Consideration of the Agenda for the meeting
5. Consent
Agenda
6. Consideration of
items removed from Consent Agenda
7. Consideration of recommendations
of Standing Committees
8.
Consideration of additional recommendations as contained in
reports
9.
Directors’ motions
10. Any
other business
1.
Pursuant to due notice, the Board of Directors of the American Radio Relay
League, Inc., met in annual session at the Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott in
Bill
Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division
George R. Isely,
W9GIG, Central Division
Jay Bellows, KØQB, Dakota Division
Henry Leggette, WD4Q, Delta Division
Jim Weaver, K8JE, Great
Lakes Division
Frank Fallon, N2FF, Hudson Division
Bruce Frahm, KØBJ, Midwest Division
Tom Frenaye, K1KI, New England Division
Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF, Northwestern Division
Bob Vallio,
W6RGG, Pacific Division
Dennis Bodson, W4PWF,
Roanoke Division
Warren G. “Rev”
Morton, WS7W, Rocky Mountain Division
Frank M. Butler, W4RH, Southeastern
Division
Dick Norton, N6AA, Southwestern Division
Coy Day, N5OK, West Gulf
Division
Also
present without vote were Kay C. Craigie, N3KN, First
Vice President; Rick Roderick, K5UR, Vice President; Rod Stafford, W6ROD,
International Affairs Vice President; James McCobb,
K1LU, Treasurer; David Sumner, K1ZZ, Executive Vice President/Chief Executive
Officer and Secretary; Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B; Chief
Financial Officer Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY, and Chief Development Officer Mary M.
Hobart, K1MMH.
Also
in attendance at the invitation of the Board as observers were International
Amateur Radio Union Vice President Timothy S. Ellam,
VE6SH; Radio Amateurs of Canada President Earle W. Smith, VE6NM; and the
following Vice Directors: Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, Atlantic Division; Howard
Huntington, K9KM, Central Division; Twila Greenheck, NØJPH, Dakota Division; Karl Bullock, WA5TMC,
Delta Division; Gary L. Johnston, KI4LA, Great Lakes Division; Joyce Birmingham,
KA2ANF, Hudson Division; Clifford H. Ahrens, KØCA, Midwest Division; Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, New England Division; William J.
“Bill”
Sawders, K7ZM, Northwestern Division; Andy Oppel,
N6AJO, Pacific Division; Patricia M. Hensley, N4ROS, Roanoke Division; Brian P.
Mileshosky, N5ZGT, Rocky Mountain Division; Nelson E.
“Sandy”
Donahue, W4RU, Southeastern Division; and Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV, West Gulf Division. Also present were
General Counsel Christopher D. Imlay, W3KD; John Chwat, and Janet Worthington, KB3PDS, of Chwat and Co., ARRL’s
Washington D.C. legislative consultant; and Membership and Volunteer Programs
Manager David Patton, NN1N.
Chief
Technology Officer Paul Rinaldo, W4RI and Southwestern
Division Vice Director Edward “Ned”
Stearns, AA7A sent their regrets at being unable to attend.
2.
The assembly observed a moment of silence in recollection of Honorary Vice
President Edmond A. Metzger, W9PRN and other Radio Amateurs who have passed away
since the previous Board meeting, especially Gwen A. Anderson, KØGAA; Hugh
Preston Barrett, WØWWR; Emma Berg, WØJUV; Mike Caughran, KL7R; Rolland D. “Slim”
Cummings, WAØEDA; Andrew E. Donovan, WA1GEP; Philip Goetz, N6ZZ; William W.
“Bill”
Inkrote, Jr., K2NJ; John A. “Al” Johnson, W7EKM; Howard Lester, W2ODC; Betty C.
Mallay, KL7AP; Leigh M. Matthews, N8LM; Duncan
McArthur, GM3TNT; David Rosenthal, N6TST; Frederick S. Runkle, K4KAZ; Patrick de Verteuil, HH7PV; Roger N. Wilson,
KDØAY.
3.
Tim Ellam, VE6SH, Vice President of the International
Amateur Radio Union, thanked the Board for the invitation to attend and for the
support given to IARU.
4.
The President of the Radio Amateurs of Canada, Mr. Earle Smith, VE6NM, delivered
his greetings from RAC. As he will be retiring from office, Mr. Smith expressed
his gratitude for being able to attend ARRL Board meetings on behalf of RAC, and
also for ARRL leaders for their attendance at RAC Board meetings.
5.
Mr. Frenaye, as President, reported on the activities
of the ARRL Foundation. There were 61 scholarships awarded in 2007 from 50
different scholarship funds. The Foundation’s
assets amount to approximately $2.4 million, of which most supports the
scholarship program. Mr. Frenaye explained how new
scholarships can be added to the Foundation program by relating an example of a
small club that could no longer manage its scholarship and transferred same to
the Foundation to administer.
6. On
motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Vallio, the
agenda for the meeting was ADOPTED.
7. On
motion of Mr. Isely, seconded by Mr. Edgar, the Board
APPROVED the following items listed on the Consent Agenda:
1.
Approval of
Minutes of 2007 Annual Meeting
2.
Receipt of
officers’ reports
3.
Receipt of
General Counsel’s report
4.
Receipt of
Legislative Relations report
5.
Receipt of
committee and coordinator reports
8.
Mr. Imlay updated the Board with the status of projects under purview of the
General Counsel. He summarized the status of D-Star operation and described why there
is some disagreement among operators, coordinators and FCC about how to
incorporate D-Star into Amateur
bands. Dan Henderson, N1ND, Regulatory Information Branch Manager, joined the
meeting at
9.
Mr. Chwat presented the Legislative Relations report.
He noted that there will be several pieces of proposed broadband legislation
introduced in Congress this year, and that his office has instituted measures to
make communications with him and his staff more efficient. He introduced Janet
Worthington, KB3PDS, who is assigned to ARRL issues within Chwat and Co.
10.
At this point the Chair yielded the floor to Mr. Ellam, who delivered a wide-ranging, informative
presentation about ongoing work and progress in preparation for World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07,
11.
At this point President Harrison appointed an ad hoc committee to draft a
document concerning proper handling and dissemination of confidential and
sensitive information that will be added to the Director’s
Workbook. Vice President Craigie, General Counsel
Imlay, Director Bellows, and Vice Director Ahrens were appointed to the
committee.
12.
By request, Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Ad Hoc Background
Investigation Committee and explained the committee’s
recommendations for understanding and managing served agencies’
requirements and the needs of amateur radio volunteers. The committee also
decided that pursuing federally-recognized credentialing for amateur radio
volunteers was critical to the ability of ARES to
function.
13.
By request, Mr. Mileshosky, as Chairman, expanded upon
the written report of the Ad hoc Committee on Scouting. With a clearly
identified need for more young people to enter into the ranks of Amateur Radio,
he expressed the committee’s
desire to continue its work towards improving collateral materials, the Internet
presence, and the Jamboree on the Air
program.
14.
By request, Ms. Birmingham, Board Liaison, expanded upon the written report of
the Public Relations Committee. She reported that the committee has identified a
strong need for Public Information Officers (PIOs) to
be assigned directly with ARES units. Frequently during deployments PR
opportunities are missed for lack of someone able or willing to communicate with
the press.
15.
Mr. Frenaye, as Chairman, expanded upon the written
report of the Ethics and Elections Committee. He explained the chronology of
actions taken to address complaints concerning the North Texas Section Manager
election earlier in the year. On motion of Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Bodson, it was VOTED to reconsider the following question
previously considered by mail: “Moved, that the Board of Directors, after review,
affirms the decisions of the Ethics and Elections Committee with regard to the
2007 North Texas Section Manager election.”
After discussion, the motion was ADOPTED. The Board was in recess from
16.
Mr. Frenaye, as Chairman, presented the report of the
Administration and Finance Committee. ARRL’s
auditor studied ARRL’s
financial standing, concluding that League revenues are not growing but that the
organization is financially sound overall. Mr. Frenaye
yielded the floor to Chief Operating Officer Kramer, Chief Financial Officer
Shelley, and Treasurer McCobb for further information
about the report. Mr. Kramer described the ongoing work of a subcommittee, the
ARRL Future Revenue Committee, and the preliminary findings of consultants
working on projects defined by the Future Revenue Committee. Mr. Shelley
characterized the latest financial results as ahead of schedule, but likely to
slow down to planned levels by year end. Mr. McCobb
reported that ARRL’s
financial holdings are strong and increasing. He sees challenges ahead for the
organization, but he also believes the outlook is good and management is well
equipped to deal with whatever lies ahead.
17.
On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Leggette, it was VOTED that the following resolution be
ADOPTED:
BE IT
RESOLVED, that any one of the following: James E. McCobb, Jr., Treasurer; or Joel M. Harrison, President are
hereby authorized and directed in the name and on behalf of American Radio Relay
League, Inc. (the “Organization”)
to:
1.
Execute and
deliver to Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank”)
an Investment Services Agreement and such other agreements, certificates, and
instruments (collectively “Documents”)
in the form and containing such terms and conditions as the Bank may require and
as such persons executing the same on behalf of the Organization may approve,
such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof;
2.
Give written
verbal, fax, electronic or such other instructions to the Bank under the
Documents as may be authorized thereunder, and the
Bank shall be fully protected in relying thereon, and;
3.
Take any such
further action as may be deemed necessary or advisable to carry out the intent
of this resolution.
This
resolution shall remain in full force and effect until the Bank is given written
notice to the contrary at the Office at which the Organization’s
Investment Service Account is administered.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duly acting and qualified
Secretary of the Organization is hereby authorized and directed in the name and
on behalf of the Organization to execute and deliver to the Bank a certified
copy of this resolution.
18.
On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Bodson, it was VOTED that the following resolution be
ADOPTED:
RESOLVED, that the
Securities Account shall be a Cash Account or a Margin Account for the purpose
of purchasing, investing in, or otherwise acquiring, selling (including short
sales), possessing, transferring, exchanging, pledging, or otherwise disposing
of, and generally dealing in any and all forms of securities and financial
instruments of every kind or nature whatsoever, including, without limitation,
purchasing, selling, etc., of option contracts (including uncovered option
contracts). All others and instructions, written or oral, relating to the
Securities Account shall be given by James E. McCobb
or Joel M. Harrison (“Authorized Individuals”),
and each of them individually is hereby authorized and directed to purchase
and/or sell and/or deal in any and all securities and financial instruments for
the Client, including the power to deliver, accept delivery of, pledge, endorse,
surrender and direct the transfer of record title of any assets beneficially
owned by the Client for any purpose, including to effect any exchange or
conversion, or to deposit with any protective or similar committee, or
otherwise, without obligation on Morgan Stanley’s
part to inquire into the reasons for said order or
instructions.
RESOLVED, that Morgan
Stanley may deal with any one of the Authorized Individuals as though Morgan
Stanley were dealing with the Client directly and each Authorized Individual is
authorized and directed generally to do and take all action necessary in
connection with the Securities Account.
RESOLVED, that each of
the Authorized Individuals is authorized and directed to bind and obligate the
Client to and for the carrying out of any contract, arrangement or transaction
that shall be entered into by any such Authorized Individual for and on behalf
of the Client with or through Morgan Stanley; to execute and deliver to Morgan
Stanley on behalf of the Client any and all agreements, documents, contracts,
releases and other writings that Morgan Stanley may require; to affix the
corporate seal to any documents or agreements; and to agree to any terms or
conditions to control the Securities Account.
RESOLVED, that the
Secretary (or other duly designated officer) of the Client is hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to certify, under the Seal of the Client, or otherwise to
Morgan Stanley:
a. a true copy of these
Resolutions;
b. specimen signatures of each and every individual empowered by
these Resolutions;
c. a
certificate (which, if Morgan Stanley requires, shall be supported by an opinion
of the general counsel of the Client, or other counsel satisfactory to Morgan
Stanley) that the Client is duly organized and existing, that its charter
empowers to transact the business contemplated in these Resolutions, and that no
limitation has been imposed upon such powers by constitution, statute,
regulations, charter, bylaw or otherwise.
RESOLVED, that Morgan
Stanley may rely upon any certification given in accordance with these
Resolutions as continuing fully effective unless and until Morgan Stanley shall
receive due written notice of an amendment, modification or rescission of such
Resolutions or certification. Further resolved that
Morgan Stanley shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken upon
instruction of any Authorized Individual prior to Morgan Stanley’s
actual receipt of written notice of the termination or impairment of such
person’s
authority. The failure to supply any specimen signature shall not
invalidate any transaction which is in accordance with authority actually
granted. Further resolved that the Client shall
indemnify and hold harmless Morgan Stanley and any of its subsidiaries and
affiliates from any and all claims that a transaction was unauthorized or
outside the scope of the Client’s
powers, if such transaction was authorized by and any of the Authorized
Individuals.
RESOLVED, that in the
event of any change in the office or powers of persons hereby empowered, the
Secretary (or other duly designated officer) shall certify such changes to
Morgan Stanley, in writing, which certification, when Morgan Stanley receives
it, shall terminate the powers of the persons authorized and empower the persons
thereby substituted.
RESOLVED, that the
Client hereby authorizes Morgan Stanley to charge any amount due Morgan Stanley
under any arrangement with the Client against any or all of the accounts and
other property of the Client held with Morgan Stanley or any of its affiliates,
with the Client remaining liable for any deficiency and each Authorized
Individual is authorized and directed to pay to Morgan Stanley by checks and/or
drafts drawn upon the funds of the Client such sums as may be necessary to
discharge the Client’s
obligations to Morgan Stanley.
19.
The Board was in recess from
After
continuing with a short discussion completing the report of the Administration
and Finance Committee, on motion of Mr. Frenaye,
seconded by Mr. Bodson, the Board VOTED to meet as a
Committee of the Whole at
20.
Mr. Bellows, as Chairman, discussed the written report of the Programs and
Services Committee. He reports that while most programs within the Membership
and Volunteer Programs areas are running well, there is still much more that
could be done with an increase in web and programming resources. The committee
members are pleased that the newly formed Education department is off and
running and that the new Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager has been
hired and will begin work soon.
21.
On motion of Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mrs. Craigie, it
was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors has selected Daniel M.
McMonigle, N3IXQ, as the winner of the 2007 Philip J. McGan Memorial
Silver Antenna Award. Mr. McMonigle has
been involved with public service and emergency communications and has made
numerous speeches to civic and community groups. In 2007, through his efforts he
received permission from Comcast East Cable Networks to place ARRL Public
Service Announcements on the company’s
networks. The cable air time value of this advertising was over $1.5 million
(Applause.)
22.
On motion of Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mr. Weaver, it was unanimously VOTED that
the following resolution be ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, over a period of many years, Dr. William P.
Birmingham has demonstrated his commitment to teaching Amateur Radio in the
classroom and promoting Amateur Radio outside the classroom;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Birmingham’s
commitment to his students as a teacher and fellow amateurs as a “mentor”
represents the highest ideals of his profession and his avocation; and Amateur
Radio “full-time,”
not solely restricted to the classroom;
THEREFORE, the Herb S. Brier Professional Educator of the Year
Award for 2006 is presented to Dr. William P. Birmingham, KC8WBD,
23.
On motion of Mr. Bodson, seconded by Mr. Leggette, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of
Directors selects Greg S. Davis, N3ZL, of
First
licensed at age 14, Greg S. Davis upgraded to Amateur Extra class within a year
and one-half. Greg, a senior at
Greg
is interested and active in emergency communications, as part of his Eagle Scout
project was responsible for planning, assembling and installing emergency
communications antennas at Red Cross emergency evacuation
centers.
His
other public service activities include assisting his local radio club with
communications at a local air show, sports car rally, and the McLeod Medical
center Run/Walk for charity.
School and Amateur Radio are just parts of
Greg’s life. He is also involved in athletics, backstage
work at a community theater, and volunteer work at the local animal
shelter.
Greg
S. Davis, N3ZL, is a bright, focused, well-rounded young man who is well suited
to receive the honor of the Hiram Percy Maxim Award
(Applause.)
24.
On motion of Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it
was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution be
ADOPTED:
RESOLVED, in light of his long and distinguished
career, a leader of nearly every aspect of Amateur Radio in Puerto Rico,
including creating the first ARRL VE team, translation of the ARRL License
Manual into Spanish, creation of the PR/VI Frequency Coordinator, and seven
years as Puerto Rico Section Manager, the ARRL Board of Directors confers the
Joe Knight Distinguished Service
Award on Victor Madera, KP4PQ (Applause.) The Board was in recess
from
25.
On motion of Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Frahm, it was
unanimously VOTED that the ARRL nominate International Affairs Vice President
Rod Stafford, W6ROD, as a candidate for IARU Region II, area B Director at the
2007 Region II conference.
26.
On motion of Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Isely, it was
VOTED that the ARRL Board thanks existing VHF/UHF frequency coordination groups
for their efforts to promote orderly use of amateur frequencies and requests
that the groups extend their efforts to coordinate digital systems such as
D-Star, considering bandwidths actually required for successful
operation.
27.
On motion of Mr. Day, seconded by Mr. Butler, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board
of Directors supports HR 2743, the “Military Affiliate Radio System Emergency
Communication Act of 2007,”
the purpose of which is to permit the continued use in the MARS program of
frequency stabilized amateur radio equipment that meets FCC Part 97 technical
standards. The Board was in recess from
28.
On motion of Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it
was VOTED that having received the audited financial statements of the ARRL
dated December 31, 2006 including the opinion letter of the independent
accountants, Haggett Longobardi, that the Board of Directors of the ARRL, Inc.,
accepts the report of the independent accountants.
29.
On motion of Mr. Morton, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it
was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution be
ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, the ARRL Foundation, with the assistance of
the ARRL Chief Development Officer, has the potential to increase the
Foundation’s future fund raising ability and revenue from
qualified donors; and
WHEREAS, the ARRL Board of Directors recognizes the
potential to increase said Foundation’s
revenue from past, present and future qualified donors and therefore support the
investigation of an enhanced working relationship between the ARRL Foundation
and the Chief Development Officer and their mutual ability to develop a
methodology to attract increased revenue;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ARRL President will appoint an ad hoc
committee to evaluate the issues that would enhance the ARRL and the ARRL
Foundation’s ability to solicit funds from past, present and
future qualified donors and present a report on their investigation to the ARRL
Board of Directors at the 2008 Annual Meeting.
After
discussion, the Board was in recess for luncheon from
30.
On motion of Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was VOTED that the following
resolution be ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, ARRL volunteers routinely provide public
service and disaster relief communications; and
WHEREAS, governmental agencies and public service
agencies may need to verify identities of volunteers and establish that
volunteers do not have a criminal background; and
WHEREAS, theft of identity and loss of personal data
has become a matter of great concern to many individuals;
NOW
THEREFORE, the ARRL Board of Directors adopts the following policy relating to
memoranda of understandings with other parties:
“Ideally, Amateur Radio emergency communications
volunteers participating in ARRL-sponsored programs should not be required by
served agencies to undergo background investigations of any kind. However, it is
generally acceptable for a served agency to require these volunteers to undergo
a criminal background check, preferably performed by a law-enforcement entity.
It is not reasonable for a served agency to require these volunteers to consent
to credit checks, mode of living investigations, or investigative consumer
reports. In negotiating or renegotiating memoranda of understanding that commit
the League to provide volunteer emergency communications support, the League
must be assured that these volunteers will not be required by the partner
organization to consent to credit investigations, mode of living investigations,
or investigative consumer reports.”
31.
On motion of Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mr. Butler, it was VOTED that the Ad Hoc
Background Investigation Committee is charged with investigation and preliminary
negotiation of options for national identification and credentialing for ARES
volunteers. Further, the Committee will continue its monitoring of background
check requirements by served agencies and report its findings to the Board at
the January 2008 Annual Meeting.
32.
On motion of Mr. Isely, seconded by Mr. Day, it was
VOTED that the Programs and Services Committee shall study the governance of the
Section Field Organization. The committee will provide a progress report at the
Annual Board Meeting in January 2008 with final results of the study to be
reported to the Board no later than the July 2008 meeting.
33.
On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Butler, it
was VOTED that the following resolution be ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, the number of new amateurs per year has been
in the 20,000 range for the last ten years; and
WHEREAS, the total number of licensed amateurs has
been dropping by about 6,000 per year for the last five years;
and
WHEREAS, it is vital to the future of Amateur Radio
that there be real growth in the number of newcomers;
NOW
BE IT RESOLVED that it is the goal of ARRL to increase the number of new
licensed amateurs for each of the next five years, starting with a goal of
30,000 in 2008.
34.
On motion of Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Leggette, it
was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors thanks those involved in digital
networks that serve ARES, and specifically the Winlink
2000 development team for creation of a system facilitating Amateur
Radio’s ability to serve society’s
emergency communication needs. The League affirms its desire to work with
developers of digital systems including the Winlink
2000 system to improve efficiency, address control issues, and enhance
compatibility with other users of the Amateur Radio bands.
35.
On motion of Mr. Frahm, seconded by Mr. Leggette, it was VOTED that the Rules and Regulations
concerning American Radio Relay League elections are amended as
follows:
Rules and Regulations Concerning American Radio Relay
League Division and Section Manager Elections
Campaign Statements
Each
candidate for Director, Vice Director or Section Manager may submit a 300-word
statement for inclusion with the ballot. The submission of this statement shall
be filed as elsewhere required, and must be truthful and not misleading, which
matters will be conclusively determined by the Election Committee. With this
statement, the candidate may submit his or her black and white photograph not
larger than 3 inches high and 2 inches wide to likewise be included with the
ballot. The standard of truth applies to all mailings by a
candidate.
Mass communications at League
expense
In
any League contested Director, Vice Director or Section Manager
election, during the campaign period (the period from the deadline for
receipt of nominating petitions for Director and Vice Director until the day
ballots are due) any no mass communication at League expense in whole
or in part, dealing with any candidate in any way or issued by a candidate,
League or section official in the Division of the candidate, shall contain
election campaign material. be approved by the
Executive Committee prior to the issuance of such communications. The
Executive Committee shall deny approval of any communication which in its
opinion, Campaign material is any material that might reasonably be
expected to affect the outcome of such election. The campaign period is defined
as the period from the deadline for receipt of nominating petitions for
Director, Vice Director or Section Manager until the day ballots are due in the
election. Mass communication is defined as communications by mail, electronic
distribution, posting to a web site, email, hand delivery or by any other means
of distribution to League members in the particular Division or Section involved
in the contested election.
“Campaign”
labels are furnished upon request, to any election candidate whose eligibility
has been properly certified for the purpose of campaigning for office in the
League. All requests shall be made in writing on a form to be provided by the
Hq. (No telephone requests will be honored.) The form
will require that the purpose for requesting the list be stated and will require
a signed statement that the list is being used only for the purpose requested.
Lists are furnished at the cost of production. Two copies of material mailed
using address labels provided by Hq. shall be sent to
Hq.,
and a copy shall be sent to each director concerned, via first class mail, at
the time of the first mailing.
Please refer to “Terms and Conditions Governing Availability of
Mailing Lists from HQ”
for detailed and precise instructions concerning the use of membership
lists.
Ethics
It
may not be appropriate for candidates to conduct on-the-air campaigning for
elected office in the League. The ARRL does not, therefore, sanction such
on-the-air activity. Because incumbent directors are in a policy-making role in
a corporation, it is better if their campaign activities are conducted in some
fashion other than via Amateur Radio.
Articles by or about an incumbent director, or a
candidate, (or photos of same) will not be published in an issue of QST that will appear during the period of
the election process.
No
candidate or person on behalf of a candidate shall distribute campaign
literature on official ARRL stationery, except that ARRL member or club
stationery may be used. “Campaign literature” is
any item in support of a specific person for the office of Director, Vice
Director or Section Manager.
36.
Under agenda item 10, “Any
other business” the Chair led the Board in a discussion regarding
the recently withdrawn petition to segment the amateur bands based upon signal
bandwidth, what has been learned from the experience, and what needs to be
considered if the effort is resurrected in the future. President Harrison then
recognized Southeastern Division Director Frank Butler, W4RH, who has announced
that he is not running for re-election, for his 50 years of service as an
elected official of ARRL, beginning with his first term as the Western Florida
Section Communications Manager in 1957 (Standing ovation.) There being no
further business, those present were invited to make informal closing
comments.
37.
On motion of Mr. Frahm, seconded by the entire
assembly, the following resolution was unanimously
ADOPTED:
INASMUCH as the 2007 Second Meeting of the ARRL board
has been efficiently facilitated through the help and diligence of staff;
and
WHEREAS, our committee meetings were highlighted by
dedication of the beautiful Diamond Terrace at ARRL Headquarters, which
recognizes donors and celebrates the tradition of our avocation and
organization; and
WHEREAS, this meeting marks the conclusion of twenty
nine years of dedicated Board service by Frank Butler, W4RH, whose career as an
elected ARRL official spans fifty years and whose generous donation to the
Diamond Terrace honors his family and mentors; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the entire board family
thanks Frank for his manifold effective and insightful contributions to ARRL
which span more than half its existence. We also thank staff for their work
leading to a successful meeting, as well as facilitating and capitalizing on the
recent influx of new and upgraded licensees. We especially recognize Assistant
to the Chief Executive Officer Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ,
for supporting our deliberations and arranging appealing accommodations for this
Meeting (Applause).
The
meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
David
Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary