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Summary Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Moment of Silence
3. Consideration of the Agenda for the meeting
4. Approval of the Minutes of the 2001 Annual Meeting
5. Reports by the Officers
6. Receive Reports and Consider Recommendations of the Committees
7. Directors' motions
1. Pursuant to due notice, the Board of Directors of the American Radio Relay League, Inc, met in annual session at the Hartford Marriott/Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, Connecticut on Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM EDT, July 20, with President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, in the Chair and the following Directors present: Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, Atlantic Division; George R. Isely, W9GIG, Central Division; Jay Bellows, KØQB, Dakota Division; Rick Roderick, K5UR, Delta Division; George Race, WB8BGY, Great Lakes Division; Frank Fallon, N2FF, Hudson Division; Wade Walstrom, WØEJ, Midwest Division; Tom Frenaye, K1KI, New England Division; Greg Milnes, W7OZ, Northwestern Division; James Maxwell, W6CF, Pacific Division; Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, Roanoke Division; Walt Stinson, WØCP, Rocky Mountain Division; Frank M. Butler, W4RH, Southeastern Division; Fried Heyn, WA6WZO, Southwestern Division; Coy Day, N5OK, West Gulf Division.
Also present without vote were Joel M. Harrison, W5ZN, First Vice President; Kay C. Craigie, WT3P, Vice President; John Kanode, N4MM, Vice President; Rodney J. Stafford, W6ROD, International Affairs Vice President; James McCobb, W1LLU, Treasurer; David Sumner, K1ZZ, Executive Vice President and Secretary; Chief Operating Officer Mark Wilson, K1RO; and Chief Financial Officer Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY.
Also in attendance at the invitation of the Board as observers were the following Vice Directors: William Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division; Howard Huntington, K9KM, Central Division; Twila Greenheck, NØJPH, Dakota Division; Henry Leggette, WD4Q, Delta Division; Gary Johnston, KI4LA, Great Lakes Division; Stephen Mendelsohn, W2ML, Hudson Division; Bruce Frahm, KØBJ, Midwest Division; Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, New England Division; James Fenstermaker, K9JF, Northwestern Division; Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Pacific Division; Les Shattuck, K4NK, Roanoke Division; "Rev" Morton, WS7W, Rocky Mountain Division; Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, Southeastern Division; Art Goddard, W6XD, Southwestern Division; and David Woolweaver, K5RAV, West Gulf Division. Also present were General Counsel Christopher D. Imlay, W3KD; Membership Services Manager Wayne Mills, N7NG; Field and Educational Services Manager Rosalie White, K1STO; Technical Relations Manager Paul Rinaldo, W4RI; Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Steve Mansfield, N1MZA; and Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President David Patton, NT1N. Present as guests of the Board were Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) Vice President Ken Pulfer, VE3PU, and William Cross, W3TN, of the Federal Communications Commission.
2. The assembly observed a moment of silence in recollection of Radio Amateurs who have passed away since the previous Board meting, especially Carl Elwin "Andy" Andersen Sr, W3XE; Andrew A. Andros, WØLTE; Chester B. Atkins, W4CGP; Jack R. Carter, KC6WYX; Walter Davis, WA6ODQ; Edward R. Doubek, N9RF; Vince Farenga, K2HCP; John W. Foster, WØYDX; Ronnie Gann, ex-W1FGF; Jack E. Goforth, K4IBP; Al Gross, W8PAL; Thomas A. Henderson, K4CIH; Hendrik Johannes Jesse, PAØCII; Ed Kracum, WB2COP; Javier Ledesma, EA4AV; Dale Marquis, WA4EZU; Jack A. McCullough, ex-W6CHE; Jake McHendrix, WD4PBF; Bill Orr, W6SAI; Joe C. "Pat" Patterson, W5VY; Thomas Powell, K3YPO; Maurice Ricks, NQ3E; Bob Rose, KW2V; Bob Samuelson, ex-W9RAD; Francis Shepard, W7HAH; Andrew V. Smith, W7JMW; Ross Stevens, WØXJ; Arnold Tamchin, W2HCW; Walter Taylor, K2MLT; George Thurston III, W4MLE; Richard "Rick" Vahan, N4PBF; Joe White, KØCNV; and Taroh Yagi, JH1WIX.
3. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Bodson, the agenda of the meeting was ADOPTED as presented.
4. On motion of Mr. Race, seconded by Mr. Milnes, the Minutes of the 2001 Annual Meeting were ADOPTED.
5. Mr. Pulfer conveyed the greetings of the Radio Amateurs of Canada, Inc. He thanked Mr. Haynie for attending the RAC Board meeting earlier in the year. He also reported that RAC's relationship at present with Industry Canada is perhaps the best it has ever been. Mr. Pulfer expressed his concern with growing threats to the lower microwave bands in Canada.
6. Mr. Frenaye conveyed the greetings of the ARRL Foundation. He reported that the Foundation's assets have climbed to the $2.1 million dollar mark, and noted that there is a new fund created by the Boring Amateur Radio Club, the WRTC USA Youth Fund, with the purpose of helping young contesters fund travel to future World Radiosport Team Championship sites.
7. At this point, the officers reported on their activities during the first half of 2001. President Haynie began his report with his impressions of the many Amateur Radio gatherings he has attended during the first six months of this year. He visited seven divisions during this time. Mr. Haynie reported being very impressed with the attendance at many forums especially the ARRL forums at all events. He reported that the meetings in Washington DC with the Washington Watch Group and various legislators and agency staff, have been successful and productive and that he looked forward to future meetings. The ARRL has been invited to organize an "Amateur Radio Day at the FCC" in September.
8. First Vice President Harrison supplemented his written report with comments about the ARRL field organization, his participation in meetings in Washington and the international convention in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and the good news about the operational capabilities of the AO40 satellite.
9. Vice President Craigie commented on the fabulous results shown from a two week intensive Amateur Radio course for kids called "Tech Camp" at a community college near Dallas. Each of the kids in the course passed the Extra Class exam and some attended HamCom. She stressed that all Amateurs must continue to promote the idea that Ham Radio is for all age and socioeconomic groups.
10. Vice President Kanode supplemented his written report with comments about the progress made in the Membership Services Committee, and the status of the Pitcairn Island Amateur Radio Association's application for membership in the IARU.
11. At this point Executive Vice President Sumner presented the new DXCC Challenge plaque, endorsed with 2000 band countries, to Vice President Kanode (Applause.)
12. International Affairs Vice President Stafford supplemented his extensive written report with comments about the operational status of IARU Region 2 and plans for the upcoming Region 2 meeting in Guatemala in October. He also reported that the 40 meter band harmonization is going well in the Region with welcome assistance from CITEL.
13. On motion of Vice President Stafford, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was unanimously VOTED that the Secretary is instructed to cast a vote on behalf of the ARRL in favor of IARU proposal No. 232, concerning the admission of the Pitcairn Island Amateur Radio Association to the IARU.
14. Treasurer McCobb presented his report on the status of the ARRL's investment portfolio and his observations of the stock market over the last six months. The League's position is down at present due to the decline in the market and planned disbursements. The Board was in recess from 10:05 AM until 10:25 AM.
15. At this point the Chair thanked Mr. Cross for addressing the Board informally on the previous evening. Mr. Cross left the meeting. Executive Vice President Sumner then presented his report with comments on his satisfaction with the functioning of staff after the recent reorganization. He has focused much of his time on advocacy efforts and on the search for a chief development officer.
16. Chief Operating Officer Wilson supplemented his extensive written report with an update on his activities since the headquarters reorganization including the status of the ongoing efforts to complete the remaining staffing requirements.
17. Chief Financial Officer Shelley discussed ARRL's financial condition and related that at this point in the year the organization is slightly ahead of budget projections.
18. At this point the Chair led the Board in a short brainstorming session in order to discuss various issues of concern. The Board was in recess for lunch at 11:51 AM until 1:10 PM reconvening with all persons hereinbefore mentioned except Mr. Cross.
19. Mr. Mansfield, Manager of Legislative and Public Affairs, supplemented his extensive written report and references with a discussion of ARRL's continuing possibilities and strategies to deal with the ever more serious CC&R problems.
20. Mr. Rinaldo, ARRL's Technical Relations Manager, delivered his report on the numerous activities of his office including work for the IARU/ITU, WRC-2003 including 7 MHz broadcasting/Amateur issues, and several ITU groups.
21. General Counsel Imlay's report covered many issues and centered on his work to facilitate the League's interest in getting additional allocations at 135.7--137.8 kHz and 160-190 kHz, a primary allocation at 2400-2402 MHz, and a domestic allocation at 5 MHz. He also discussed more issues surrounding CC&Rs. The Board was in recess from 2:48 PM until 3:07 PM.
22. On motion of Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Milnes, it was unanimously VOTED that the Executive Vice President and General Counsel shall complete the preparation of a petition for rule making proposing the domestic allocation on a secondary basis of the band 5,250-5,400 kHz, and file such petition with the FCC immediately. The petition will include the following operating parameters:
1. Full Amateur operating power.
2. Access to the allocation by licensees holding General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra Class.
3. All emission modes authorized for other present amateur HF bands, without creation of subbands by regulation.
23. At this point, at 3:14 PM, on motion of Mr. Maxwell, seconded by Mr. Heyn, the Board VOTED to meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss certain legal matters. At 3:17 PM the Committee of the Whole arose and reported to the Board. On motion of Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Isely, it was VOTED that the report from the Committee of the Whole be accepted.
24. Mr. Fallon, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Membership Services Committee. He reported that the newly implemented Card Checker program is very successful with twenty percent of the DXCC credits presented to the system coming from Card Checkers. Contesting is also increasing in interest and log submissions.
25. On motion of Mr. Fallon, seconded by Mr. Stinson, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL proceed with the implementation in 2002 of the Logbook of the World Program to electronically process log data for DXCC and other awards.
26. On motion of Mr. Fallon, seconded by Mr. Roderick, it was unanimously VOTED that a one time non-endorsable DXCC award similar to the DXCC Millennium Award be offered for contacts made using QRP power levels.
27. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Isely, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, emergency communications capabilities are essential to the basis and purpose of amateur radio worldwide,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ARRL Field Day rules be modified to support the full participation of all Region 2 countries, and that an invitation be extended to all Region 2 radio societies to participate in Field Day beginning in 2002.
28. Mr. Maxwell, as Chairman, presented the extensive written report of the Volunteer Resources Committee, and noted that the committee had spent considerable time reviewing the Rules and Regulations of the ARRL Field Organization.
29. On motion of Mr. Bodson, seconded by Mr. Stinson, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Bill Morine, N2COP, as recipient of the 2001 Philip J. McGan Silver Antenna Award. (Applause.)
30. On motion of Mr. Fallon, seconded by Mr. Fuller, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects George Tranos, N2GA, as the recipient of the 2000 Herb S. Brier Instructor of the Year Award. (Applause.)
31. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Maxwell, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Allan Cameron, N7UJJ, as the 2000 ARRL Professional Educator of the Year. (Applause.)
32. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, seconded by Mr. Heyn, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Richard Flanagan, W6OLD, as the winner of the 2000 ARRL Excellence in Recruiting Award. (Applause.)
33. On motion of Mr. Walstrom, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Thaddeus W. Huff, KCØAQG, as winner of the 2000 ARRL Hiram Percy Maxim Award. (Applause.)
34. On motion of Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Bodson, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Steven Strauss, NY3B, as the recipient of the 2000 ARRL Technical Service Award. (Applause.)
35. On motion of Mr. Milnes, seconded by Mr. Stafford, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects J.P. Martinez, G3PLX, and R.S. Larkin, W7PUA, as winners of the two ARRL Technical Innovation Awards. (Applause.)
36. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Bodson, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Paul Wade W1GHZ, as the recipient of the ARRL Microwave Development Award. (Applause.)
37. On motion of Mr. Bodson, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was unanimously VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Howard Teller, KH6TY, and Dave Benson, K1SWL, as the recipients of the 2000 Doug DeMaw, W1FB, Technical Excellence Awards for their article, "A Panoramic Transceiving System for PSK31," which appeared in the June 2000 issue of QST. (Applause.) At this point the Board was in recess from 4:11 PM until 4:21 PM.
38. Mr. Stinson, as Chairman, presented an extensive report on the activities of the Administration and Finance Committee. He reported that the installation of the new computer system at Headquarters was moving along satisfactorily. The yearly audit of ARRL revealed no problems. The committee is reviewing program spending throughout the universe of ARRL activities and will submit recommendations at the 2002 Annual Meeting.
39. It was moved by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Day, that effective October 1, 2001, Bylaw 6 is amended by striking the text and substituting therefor the following:
Bylaw 6. The Executive Vice President may establish a reduced dues rate for Full members who have not reached the age of 22 years, provided that this rate shall not be less than 50% of the rate established in Bylaw 4. This rate shall not be available for Life membership.
A roll call vote being required, the question was decided in the affirmative with 14 Directors voting aye and Mr. Heyn voting nay.
40. It was moved by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Isely, that effective October 1, 2001, Bylaw 7 is amended by striking the phrase "The special dues rate of $5.00 annually" and substituting therefor: "A special dues rate of 20% of the annual rate established in Bylaw 4, rounded to the nearest dollar." A roll call vote being required, the question was decided in the affirmative with 14 Directors voting aye and Mr. Walstrom voting nay.
41. It was moved by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Roderick, that Bylaw 37 is amended by inserting a new subparagraph c) reading as follows: "c. The Chief Development Officer, who shall have responsibility for and supervision over any and all matters relating to fundraising, including but not limited to annual and planned giving, endowments, grants, and other gifts. He shall under the general direction of the Executive Vice President, employ such personnel as may be necessary for the effective accomplishment of the duties set forth in the By-Law. He shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Executive Vice President. His entire time shall be devoted to the duties as set forth above. He shall furnish a bond satisfactory to the Board of Directors, the expense of the same to be borne by the League." A roll call vote being required, the question was decided in the affirmative with all Directors voting aye.
42. Mr. Bellows, as Chairman, presented the report of the Election Committee with the emphasis being on the upcoming Fall elections. The Board was in recess from 5:37 PM, July 20, until 8:35 AM, July 21 reconvening with all persons hereinbefore mentioned, except Mr. Cross, and with Vice Director Gauzens in the Chair.
43. President Haynie returned to the Chair and presented Mrs. Gauzens with a plaque commemorating her 22 years of service to the ARRL as Southeastern Division Vice Director. (Applause.) He then reported briefly for the Executive Committee.
44. Mr. Harrison, as Chairman, presented the extensive written report of the Ad-Hoc Spectrum Strategy Committee. The report outlined the status of several ongoing projects assigned to it by the Board at the 2001 Annual Meeting. Among the major issues under study are the design and implementation of a noise study, the sharing of Amateur spectrum with Part 15 devices, and the use of the Lab for testing various Part 15 devices such as Bluetooth.
45. Mr. Harrison, as Board liaison, gave the report of the SAREX Working Group with the assistance of Ms. White. Ms. White reported that NASA is pleased with the performance of the present Amateur Radio program on the Space Station, and the positive publicity that has been generated thanks to the ARISS QSOs with schools around the world. The Working Group is continuing work to place additional equipment aboard the Space Station.
46. Mr. Harrison, as Chairman, presented the report of the Technology Task Force. The Committee has reviewed its methods for evaluating nominations for ARRL technical awards. The ARRL Technology Working Group on Digital Voice submitted its progress report. Other issues of the TTF included producing background papers regarding high speed Digital Networks and Multimedia (HSMM) and Software Defined Radio (SDR), and identifying and inviting experts in these fields to serve as members of the working groups. The TTF also recommended pursuing an organized procedure for creating a 160 meter band propagation study using low power unattended beacons.
47. On motion of Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Roderick, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, significant experimentation with signal propagation is ongoing in the 160 meter amateur band; and
WHEREAS, beacon operation in that band is permitted pursuant to Section 97.203 of the FCC rules, but only while under local or remote control; and
WHEREAS, automatically controlled beacon operation in the 160 meter band is reasonably necessary for a fixed period of time to gather accurate propagation data; and
WHEREAS, a previous request by radio amateurs active in such propagation research resulted in the ARRL Board directing, at Minute 69 of the 2001 Annual Meeting, the Technology Task Force to study the matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED that the General Counsel shall prepare a request for an experimental license or Part 97 waiver, as appropriate, for the ARRL to conduct automatically controlled beacon operations in the 160 meter amateur band. These beacons shall be contained in the frequency segment 1800-1801 kHz and 1999-2000 kHz.
It is further RESOLVED that the Technology Task Force develop standard guidelines for data collection, storage and analysis to be used for this propagation study.
48. At this point, at 9:29 AM, on motion of Mr. Maxwell, seconded by Mr. Harrison, the Board VOTED to meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss Field Organization personnel matters. At 10:09 AM the Committee arose and reported to the Board.
49. On motion of Mr. Race, seconded by Mr. Roderick, it was VOTED that the report from the Committee of the Whole be accepted. The Board was in recess from 10:11 AM until 10:32 AM.
50. Mr. Bodson, as Chairman, presented details on the activities of the RFI Task Group that included a report on automotive electromagnetic compatibility and the expanded capabilities of the ARRL lab with regard to RFI issues.
51. Mr. Huntington, as Board liaison, gave the report of the RF Safety Committee. He noted that Dr. Greg Lapin, N9GL, was appointed to the FCC's Technological Advisory Council, representing ARRL on that body. The committee continues to monitor the NCI epidemiological study of radio amateurs, and assisting the investigators to maintain the highest level of accuracy.
52. Mr. Johnston, as Board Liaison, reported on the activities of the Public Relations Committee. The Committee under the leadership of Diane Ortiz, K2DO, has come together as a group, with the main activity in the first half of 2001 being the update of the ARRL public information coordinator/public information officer handbook. The next project is an in-flight magazine article.
53. Mr. Frenaye, as Chairman, supplemented the report of the Historical Committee with the results of the first attempt to determine the actual number of artifacts in need of cataloguing, storage, and/or display--over 5,000 at Headquarters alone. The Committee offered several options for undertaking this effort. At this point Vice Director Shattuck left the meeting.
54. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, seconded by Mr. Harrison, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED: The ARRL Board of Directors believes that the "past is prologue to the future." We acknowledge the linkage between Amateur Radio's long and creative history and the development of modern communications technology. Such technology has made a major contribution to modern life. Therefore, we endorse a firm commitment to preserving the history of Amateur Radio and its connection and contribution to modern technology through the preservation of ARRL archives, historical records and collection of historical objects. By preserving the past, we are looking toward the future. This forward looking commitment is for the benefit of contemporary scientific researchers, experimenters and historians as well as for the Amateur Radio community itself.
55. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Bodson, it was unanimously VOTED that the recommendation in the report of the Historical Committee be adopted as steps towards the preservation and future display of Amateur Radio historical artifacts, documents and photographs.
56. Mr. Bellows, as Chairman, reported on the activities and recommendations of the Ad Hoc Antenna Case Assistance Committee. The Ad Hoc Antenna Case Committee has elected to partially fund the continuing antenna case of Barry and Kathy Gorodetzer, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This case, regarding CC&Rs, meets the evaluation criteria of the Committee and if successful stands to benefit Amateurs as a legal precedent setting example. Mr. Harrison assumed the Chair at 11:20 AM.
57. Mr. Roderick, as Chairman, presented the report and recommendations of the 160 Meters Band Plan Ad Hoc Committee. A recommended band plan was created based upon the heavy input of Amateurs responding to the Committee's request. Mr. Haynie returned to the Chair at 11:40 AM. On motion of Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was VOTED that the following 160 Meters band plan revisions developed by the 160 meters band plan committee after input from hundreds of 160 meters band users be adopted:
Recommended ARRL 160 Meters Band Plan (1.8 -- 2.0 MHz)
|
1.800 -- 1.810 |
Digital modes |
|
1.810 |
CW QRP |
|
1.800 -- 2.000 |
CW |
|
1.843 -- 2.000 |
SSB SSTV and other wideband modes |
|
1.910 |
SSB QRP |
|
1.995 -- 2.000 |
Experimental |
|
1.999 -- 2.000 |
Beacons |
58. Mr. Stafford, as Chairman, summarized the activities and preliminary results of the survey created by the Novice Spectrum Study Committee. The survey will appear in the September, 2001 QST.
59. Mr. Goddard, as Chairman, summarized the activities of the ARRL Industry Advisory Council. The highlights of the report included the committee's decision that its proposed connector standards be adopted and presented to the Japan Amateur Radio Industry Association. He also reported that Radio Shack plans to include Ham Radio promotional material in the packaging of scanners and short wave radios. The Board was in recess from lunch at 12:20 PM until 1:12 PM reconvening with all persons hereinbefore mentioned except Mr. Shattuck and Mr. Cross.
60. Mr. Frenaye, as Board Liaison, presented the report of the Contest Advisory Committee, which has worked hard on its task of completely reviewing and recommending any needed changes to the ARRL Club Competition Program. The preliminary report recommends that the CAC continue its work on three subareas of its study--club area definitions, modification of meeting attendance criteria, and allocation of single operator contest scores to more than one club.
61. Mr. Walstrom, as Board Liaison, presented the report of the DX Advisory Committee, and noted that the DXAC has been successful in its work to assist Section Managers to fill vacancies in the Card Checker program. There are presently 15 vacancies remaining and the program is working well--Card Checkers have examined over 20% of the cards submitted in 2001's DXCC program, thus reducing the checking required at Headquarters.
62. Mr. Haynie, on behalf of Joe Moell, KØOV, ARRL ARDF Coordinator, presented a report on the activities involving Amateur Radio Direction Finding. Mr. Haynie plans to attend the upcoming ARDF Championships in Albuquerque.
63. At this point Executive Vice President Sumner presented a DXCC Challenge plaque, endorsed with 2500 band countries, to Mr. Roderick. (Applause.)
64. Before moving to consider Directors' motions, Mr. Haynie opened the floor for general discussion. Following discussion, on motion of Mr. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Isely, it was unanimously VOTED that the Executive Vice President and staff develop and implement a program to assemble, coordinate and disseminate to amateurs information to assist them in their efforts to obtain relief from state and local land use restrictions. This program shall include, but not be limited to:
65. On motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was unanimously VOTED that in accordance with IARU Resolution 88-2 as endorsed by IARU Region 2 in 1989, the DXCC program be revised to allow for a single band 30 meters award and 30 meters band inclusion in the DXCC Challenge Award, to be implemented when administrative resources permit.
66. On motion of Mr. Walstrom, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is adopted.
WHEREAS, young people are the future of Amateur Radio; and
WHEREAS, young people should be encouraged whenever and where ever possible to discover more about Amateur Radio;
THEREFORE RESOLVED, that organizers of hamfests and conventions sanctioned by the ARRL shall be encouraged to provide free admission to such sanctioned events to individuals below the age of 16 years when those individuals are accompanied by an attendee who pays the full price of admission to the event.
67. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Maxwell, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is adopted.
WHEREAS, the amount of valuable news and information available on the ARRL web site has increased rapidly over the past few years,
RESOLVED, that steps be taken to preserve the content for future archived historical purposes.
68. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Milnes, it was unanimously VOTED that the Public Relations Committee review current ARRL materials available for presenting Amateur Radio to the general public and develop a plan for the expansion and improvement of these materials.
69. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Harrison, it was unanimously VOTED that ARRL continue to work with Internet security organizations to develop and improve capabilities to support emergency communications needs of those responsible for ensuring that the Internet has high reliability.
70. On motion of Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Heyn, it was unanimously VOTED that the League shall, at the appropriate time, file a formal request that the FCC modify its 1×1 call sign program to accommodate the issuance of temporary 2×1 callsigns from United States prefixes designating areas which contain no bonafide mailing addresses.
71. It was moved by Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Bellows, that the word "administered" be replaced with "governed" in the last sentence of Article 1 of the ARRL Articles of Association. A roll call vote being required, the question was decided in the affirmative with all Directors voting aye.
72. On motion of Ms. Craigie, seconded by Mr. Kanode, it was unanimously VOTED that the Executive Committee shall study the procedures and qualifications concerning election of Honorary Vice Presidents. They shall report the results of the study, including any recommended changes, at the annual meeting in January 2002.
73. The Board was in recess from 2:58 PM until 3:10 PM, at which time, on motion of Mr. Bellows, seconded by Mr. Isely, it was unanimously VOTED that the following resolution is adopted.
WHEREAS, the ARRL Board of Directors recognizes that private Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) prohibiting or preventing the use of Amateur Radio Antennas in residential areas effectively ban Amateur Radio in those areas; and
WHEREAS, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions prohibiting Amateur antennas have proliferated over the past twenty years; and
WHEREAS, Congress has recognized that the ability to erect and use outdoor antennas in areas controlled by CC&Rs is essential to the viability of communications services in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the ability of Amateurs to erect and use antennas is as essential to the existence of Amateur Radio as the defense of Amateur Radio Spectrum, and
WHEREAS, the resolution of this growing threat to the Amateur Radio Service will require the long term commitment of the ARRL and its members;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ARRL Board of Directors identifies and adopts as a major goal of our Advocacy activities legislative action granting the Amateur Radio Service this same level of protection from CC&Rs prohibiting or restricting Amateur Radio antennas as is presently available to other Services, and that a plan of overall strategy be developed by the Executive Committee to direct and focus the efforts of the various entities of the ARRL to achieve that goal.
74. Those present were invited to make informal closing comments.
75. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by the entire assembly, it was unanimously VOTED to thank Lisa Kustosik and staff for their support of the meeting.
76. There being no further business, the Board adjourned sine die at 3:50 PM. (Time in session as a Board: 11 hours, 54 minutes; Time in session as a Committee of the Whole: 43 minutes.)
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
