[South Florida DX Association] Fw: Southern Florida Section News Update

[Bill Marx]

Subject: Southern Florida Section News Update


> Most of you have heard about the ARRL proposal to restructure Amateur
> licenses.  The details can be found at www.arrl.org.    Forums at Miami
> Hamboree and Orlando Hamcation will mention these items.  There will be
> a PowerPoint presentation at the Welcome to Amateur Radio booth at
> Hamboree.  Please visit the web site and view the presentation before
> asking questions.  Remember this is only a PROPOSAL to the FCC. There
> will be proposals from other individuals and groups and there will be
> time for you to comment to the FCC.  The final decision will cone from
> the FCC, and only the FCC.
> 
> Also, from the Board of Directors meeting -- dues changes (not all
> increases), training in emergency communications, ARES, CERT, changes in
> appointee job descriptions, NTS, and the new Mentoring program (more
> details coming soon but clubs should begin plans now).  Check the ARRL
> web site and come to the forums at the hamfests. I will put more
> information on the section news pages as it becomes available and as the
> specific plans for Southern Florida Section are decided.
> 
> I will be at Hamboree on Saturday and Sunday and at Hamcation on
> Saturday.  Stop at the ARRL table and say hello.  Many section
> appointees will be at Hamboree to answer questions and talk about
> programs for your clubs -- look for their badges (Hint, all appointees
> please remember to wear your badges).
> 
> Miami forums of interest to all: 
> Public Relations Forum at 10:30AM Saturday  - information about the new
> mentoring program, how to promote your club events, how to make your
> public displays sizzle, door prizes, and more.  All ARRL PIOs, Club
> Publicity committee members, ARES PIOs, and anyone interested in
> promoting Amateur Radio should attend.  Remember, Every Ham is a PIO.
> Roundtable Discussion 3:30 PM Saturday -- Join ARRL President Haynie,
> FCC's Riley Holingsworth and others -- answering the tough questions
> about the future of Amateur Radio.
> Florida State ARRL Forum -- Sunday at 10AM
> Southern Florida Section Forum -- Sunday at 11:30AM.  All appointees and
> club officers are encouraged to attend. Everyone is invited.
> Of course there are other special interest forums -- there's something
> for everyone.
> 
> 73
> Sherri W4STB
> 
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