The annual Board of Directors meeting of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), is underway in Windsor, Connecticut and will conclude tomorrow January 21.
The above photo shows (from left): Tim Ellam, VE6SH, President International Amateur Radio Union; Rick Roderick, K5UR, President American Radio Relay League; Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, President Radio Amateurs of Canada; and Tom Gallagher, NY2RF, Chief Executive Officer American Radio Relay League.
The ARRL provided the following information in a news report:
The full Board gathering will be preceded by new Director and Vice Director orientation and meetings of the Programs and Services and Administration and Finance committees.
The prime topic on the agenda will be the new Amateur Radio Parity Act bill, H.R. 555, just introduced in the US House.
In addition to discussing a wide range of FCC and regulatory issues, the Board will vote on the 2017 financial plan, elect members to the Executive Committee and to the ARRL Foundation Board of Directors, and designate new committee assignments. Second Vice President Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, will report on a study addressing revitalization of the Official Observers program.
The Board also will hear a report from the Entry Level License Committee, chaired New England Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI.
Radio Amateurs of Canada President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, and International Amateur Radio Union President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, will attend as guests of the Board.”
RAC President en route to ARRL Board Meeting
Posted: January 20, 2017
Radio Amateurs of Canada’s President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, is currently en route to Windsor, Connecticut for the annual Board of Directors meeting of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), which will be held on January 20-21.
The ARRL provided the following information in a news report:
The full Board gathering will be preceded by new Director and Vice Director orientation and meetings of the Programs and Services and Administration and Finance committees.
The prime topic on the agenda will be the new Amateur Radio Parity Act bill, H.R. 555, just introduced in the US House.
In addition to discussing a wide range of FCC and regulatory issues, the Board will vote on the 2017 financial plan, elect members to the Executive Committee and to the ARRL Foundation Board of Directors, and designate new committee assignments. Second Vice President Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, will report on a study addressing revitalization of the Official Observers program.
The Board also will hear a report from the Entry Level License Committee, chaired New England Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI.
Radio Amateurs of Canada President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, and International Amateur Radio Union President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, will attend as guests of the Board.”