[CW] did anyone get this poll ?

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 04:20:18 -0600

Tony,
Well, "polled" isn't exactly the word I would have used, but it's kinda
similar 8-(
If you look at what is going on at ARRL HQs, it really doesn't matter
whether we are polled or not...the Directors appear to be innocent sheep
being led by the BOD sheepdogs...nudging them when they attempt to stray.
I understand there is ONE brave soul there (an unknown Director) that reads
his email and listens to his constituents.  Unfortunately, he is not from my
Division though.
Wait 'til you read the minutes!
Tony, W4FOA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony W. DePrato" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: [CW] did anyone get this poll ?

> I just read this and i do not recall being polled by the arrl . does
anyone
> else ?
> 73 Tony
>
> 27. Mr. Sumner presented the results of a market study conducted for the
> ARRL in September 2003 by Readex, Inc. A mail survey of a sample of all US
> radio amateurs yielded 1,530 usable responses, a 53% response rate from
the
> reachable population. Compared to the results of a similar survey
conducted
> in 1992, the new survey showed increasing age and declining activity in
the
> amateur population, with inactive respondents most often citing
competition
> for time and the use of other communications media as reasons for their
> inactivity. More frequently than long-time licensees, newer licensees
cited
> emergency communications and personal safety as reasons for obtaining
their
> license. ARRL members were far more likely to be active than non-members.
> Respondents identified the protection of Amateur Radio and defense of
> frequencies as the most valuable ARRL service. The Board was in recess
from
> 11:17 AM until 11:27 AM, at which point Mr. Harrison assumed the Chair.
>
>
> QBE ZUT DE WA4JQS  SK
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