[QCWA] Election

[Jim Wilhite]

I would like to thank all the candidates who answered my questions.  All 
answers were well though and expressed.

One issue that I would like to raise is recruitment of new members.  It is 
an something that requires attention, for if we do not have the new members, 
the organization will fail.  I would not like to see that happen.  It is 
incumbent on us all to recruit for the organization and if it is necessary, 
change some things to accomplish it.  I joined because I viewed QCWA as a 
premier organization that celebrated a milestone, of which, I was proud. 
Also the organization was active in events surrounding Amateur Radio.

Currently the ARRL is doing all it can to protect our privileges.  Some of 
its initiatives, I feel, are misdirected which leads many people to avoid 
joining the ARRL.  If QCWA can avoid the mistakes ARRL has made, it can grow 
into an expanded role.  The biggest complaint I hear of the ARRL is that the 
directors do not poll members for their input into legal issues.  I don't 
have a clear answer for the dilemma, but urge those of you who achieve the 
post of director to make the effort and you had suggestions about how to do 
just that.  I do urge all directors to include the QCWA reflector when 
polling, for here you find vocal and thoughtful members.  By doing what is 
necessary to communicate and poll members QCWA will grow.

I would also suggest you to form a committee whose purpose would be to 
research filings with appropriate oversight agencies and file comments when 
necessary concerning proposals about Amateur Radio.  This in my estimation 
would gain attention of potential members.  By soliciting input and filing 
documents, QCWA will gain the national attention to maintain the 
organization's leadership role.   Of course, another thing that was 
addressed is keeping our expenses in check and finding effective ways to 
communicate with our members.  In your role, urge all members to utilize the 
reflector.  Its existence and use would be a good article to include in the 
Quarterly Bulletin.  I am not advocating an active role in all matters, but 
when appropriate for the organization, these actions, I believe, would 
benefit QCWA.

I am proud to be a member of the organization and none of what I have 
written is meant to be critical of past or present directors.  These are 
just musings of someone who cares for the organization and wishes it to 
continue its fine work.  I feel we are going to have to take some risks for 
the rewards that will follow.  Good luck to all who serve in this vital 
position and thank you for your service.

73  Jim
W5JO