ARRL Recognizes Special Donors

ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP (right), presents Rep Mike Ross, WD5DVR, with an ARRL tote bag during the ARRL donor recognition reception September 15. [Brooks Blunck, W3BCW, Photo]

NEWINGTON, CT, Sep 26, 2003--ARRL's Development Office held its second donor recognition event of the year September 15 at the Kellogg Conference Center of Gallaudet University in Washington DC.

ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ, and host, Robert Weinstock, W3RQ, were among those on hand to greet donors and the guest of honor, US Representative Mike Ross, WD5DVR, of Arkansas. Ross is one of two Amateur Radio licensees serving in Congress. The other is Rep Greg Walden, WB7OCE, of Oregon.

In his remarks, Ross talked about the importance of Amateur Radio while he was growing up in Prescott, Arkansas, where, he said, he learned two things: How to ride a unicycle and how to be a radio amateur. Among the 680,000 voters Ross represents are many hams, whom he encounters as he tours his district, covering up to 5000 miles each month.

ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH, presents donor recognition reception host Robert Weinstock, W3RQ, with an ARRL Amateur Radio and Technology Program--"The Big Project"--T-shirt. [Brooks Blunck, W3BCW, Photo]

Ross also discussed his commitment to education, based on his parents' careers as teachers, a message that resonated with attendees, some of whom are contributors to the ARRL Education and Technology Program ("The Big Project") that funds Amateur Radio in some 50 schools across the US. Ross also expressed his dedication to advocating on Amateur Radio's behalf and to working with ARRL to expand the reach and voice for Amateur Radio in "Official Washington."

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