[OKDXA] President of OKDXA

[okdxa@mailman.qth.net]

OKDXA Members,

After months of soul searching, I have decided to resign as president of 
OKDXA.  Since my retirement last year, my attention has been drifting away from 
ham radio.  I will always be active in our hobby and will continue to be as 
active in OKDXA as possible, however, with our two children and three grand 
children living in Texas and California, Karen and I spend much of our time out 
of state.  We also have plans to travel extensively in the next several years.  
So, I see that attending the OKDXA activities and staying in touch with the 
membership is going to be a challenge.  I just don't see how I can fulfill the 
role of president and follow our retirement plans.

I would not make this move if I did not know that there is someone that can 
take OKDXA to an even higher level.  I took this job last year because I did 
not see anyone stepping up to the plate to take the OKDXA into the future.  I 
am extremely pleased that Dave, W5ATV, has agree to be a candidate for 
president after my resignation.  Dave is currently the VP of Activities and is 
the driving force behind the development of the Oklahoma QSO Party.  He is also 
a past president of the Tulsa ARC.  The constituition requires that an election 
be held so other candidates may be nominated.  The election will be held at the 
Green Country Hamfest.  My resignation will be effective at the end of March.

This action on my part has nothing to do with any issues in or out of the 
Association.  My abbreviated term has been nothing but a pleasure.  The spirit 
and enthusiasum of the officers, directors and members has been very 
encouraging and gratifying.  I know you will give Dave the same support.

I will be driving from California to Oklahoma for about 7 days beginning 
Tuesday and will not have access to email during that time.

I wish all of you the best and thank you for your support.  I will see you at 
the Green Country Hamfest.

Jim, K5TT