[TCARC-NTX] Fwd: ARRL WEST GULF DIVISION NEWSLETTER

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:41:57 -0600

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ARRL JANUARY BOARD MEETING

Congratulations to President Haynie on being elected to his third
two-year term!  For the details check the ARRL web site at: 

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/01/20/1/?nc=1

One of the actions taken at the January board meeting was to initiate a
new Mentoring Program.  Check for details on the ARRL web site at:
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/01/22/2/?nc=1At

Another action was a proposal to be submitted to the FCC for license
restructuring to include a new entry-level license.  Check out this
story at: http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/01/19/1/?nc=1

These two actions came from information in a recent study that the ARRL
had conducted by an independent firm.  One of the more startling things
that we learned from the study was that in the last ten years the bulk
of radio amateurs shifted from the 35-54 age bracket to the 55-74 age
bracket.  This along with only 2% of all amateurs being under 18, the
board was sent a strong message that something had to be done.  

On a more personal note, I have been the chairman of the Membership
Services Committee this last year.  A board action combined the
Membership Services Committee with the Volunteer Resources Committee
which formed a new committee called the Programs and Services Committee.
 I would have been out of a job had President Haynie not appointed me to
chair the Administration and Finance Committee.  This will be a real
challenge as we continue to maintain a fiscally sound ARRL.

UPCOMING ARRL CONVENTIONS 

Oklahoma Section Convention, 19-20 Mar 2004, in Claremore, OK.  For more
information check: http://www.greencountryhamfest.org/

I plan on attending this convention this year.

West Texas Section Convention, 20-21 Mar 2004, in Midland, TX.  For more
information check: http://www.w5qgg.org

Since I will be at the Oklahoma Section Convention, I've asked Vice
Director, Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV, to represent the division.

UPCOMING SEMINAR

Emergency Communications Seminar, Sat 21 Feb 04, 9:am - 1:pm. 
Participating agencies include: SATERN, ARRL, ARREC, ARES and RACES. 
The seminar will be held in the Salvation Army Citadel, 2808 SE 44th St,
Oklahoma City, OK.  Seating is limited.  If you are interested contact
Dan Miller K3UFG, 860-594-0340 or  [email protected]

SPECIAL EVENT

In remembrance of Amateur Radio's involvement in the Shuttle Columbia
disaster, the Nacogdoches Amateur Radio Club is hosting a special event.
All amateurs who helped in this event are invited to return to
Nacogdoches, participate, and remember.

All other amateurs are invited and encouraged to work the special event
station that will be in operation on February 1st, 2004. For more
information, and to register if you plan to attend the activities in
East Texas, please visit the NARC web site and click on the link for
details of

the special event at http://www.andersoft.com/narc/

OTHER ARRL SANCTIONED HAMFESTS

1 Feb 04, Williamson County ARC, Georgetown, TX

http://www.wcarc.com

21 Feb 04, Bastrop County ARC, Smithville, TX

http://www.austinhams.org/bcarc

28 Feb 04, El Paso ARC, El Paso, TX

http://www.qsl.net/w5es

28 Feb 04, Orange ARC & Jefferson County ARC, Orange, TX

E-mail [email protected]

28 Feb 04, Brazos Valley ARC, Sugar Land, TX

http://www.hal-pc.org/~bvarc

6 Mar 04, West Central Oklahoma ARC, Elk City, OK

E-mail:  [email protected]

13 Mar 04, Irving ARC, Irving TX

http://www.irvingarc.org/

20 Mar 04, Brenham ARC, Brenham, TX

http://www.alpha1.net/~barc

27 Mar 04, ARC of Parker County, Weatherford, TX

E-mail:  [email protected]

DIVISION CONVENTION

This the big even of the year for the division.  The West Gulf Division
Convention will be held at Ham-Com 2004 in Arlington, TX June 18-19. 
More on this later but check their web site at: http://www.hamcom.org/

73, Coy -- N5OK

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