[WIham] Fwd: ARRL Central Division Update - HAPPY 4th of JULY ! ...and a few notes of interest

[Mark Thompson]

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Subject: HAPPY 4th of JULY ! ...and a few notes of interest

Happy 4th of July !

I hope everyone had a great Field Day. During
the FD weekend I was able to visit and observe 
21 different Field Day sites. Thank you to all of
the groups for their warm hospitality. The weather certainly
was in our favor this year and even band conditions 
seemed to cooperate, somewhat. 

I need to express a big note of thanks to 
Mr. Brent Walls, N9BA for the excellent job that 
he has done as the ARRL Section Manager for Indiana. 
Brent had decided to not run again for another term
as SM and he leaves as his legacy a well-run Indiana
field organization, it is undoubtedly one of the 
finest run field organizations in the Country. 
Brent, thank you for your dedication and 
efforts. Congratulations are in order
for Mr. Jimmy Merry, KC9RPX, of Bloomington, Indiana 
as he assumes his new position as Indiana Section Manager.

The news from the ARRL Board, as posted on the
Central Division Website, http://central.arrl.org/
is that the agenda for the ARRL July Board meeting 
later this month does not include any proposed major 
changes to either the ARRL Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation.
Nothing has been circulated within the Board.
Should there are any proposals I will post
them to the Central Division website and send 
an email to the Division.

The current update on the proposed change to the
Code of Conduct (from the January Board meeting)
is that the Executive Committee is considering
a simplified version of the "Code". 
The editing has taken longer than expected and
final version is expected to be distributed 
later this fall for consideration. Meaning 
that no action will be undertaken on the 
"Code" at this July 2018 Board Meeting. I will
post any draft that has been released to the
ARRL Central Division website.

A report from the CEO Search Committee will be
the pivotal points of business at this meeting.
At this time there is nothing that I can report 
to the Division. The position of CEO was filled
by Mr. Barry Shelley, N1VXY last year with the
understanding that a new CEO would be appointed
in the near-term. As you have no doubt read, the
call for applicants has been made and the
CEO selection process is underway.

Please contact me with any questions about the 
July ARRL Board meeting by email at
 W9XA at ARRL.org



In the ARRL Central Division - Indiana, Illinois 
and Wisconsin there are 25 ARRL Conventions and 
Hamfests listed for the last half of this year. 
Support your local clubs, Hamfests and conventions 
by attending these events. 

The ARRL website 
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar
can provide a detailed list of the Hamfests in you area.


In addition to the Hamfests, there are six Conventions 
planned in our Division;

July 13 & 14th 
The Indiana State Convention and Indy Hamfest
organized by the Indianapolis Amateur Radio Association
at the Marion County Fairgrounds. 
http://indyhamfest.com/

Friday 5:00PM to 7:00 PM ARRL Meet and Greet
 KI1U Mike Cory, ARRL Emergency Manager
 KC9RPX Jimmy Merry, Indiana Section Manager
 K9LA Carl Luetzelschwab, Central Division Vice Director
 
Saturday Forum Schedule
 9 a.m. ARES Forum Mike Corey KI1U
 10 a.m. ARRL Open Meeting
 11 a.m. The Pi in the Shack K9EOH
 12 p.m. Digital Voice Modes W9AMT 
 1 p.m. Indiana Repeater Council
 

August 25 
2018 SMC Fest - The Society of MIdwest Contesters. 
Confirmed speakers include K9WO, N4TZ, NN1N, W9RE, 
W9XT, K9AY, N4YDU and N0AX. 
For the full day's agenda of presentation on the
details of Contesting For registration and
information please see 
https://www.w9smc.com/smc-fest/


September 14 & 15th 
The 66th W9DXCC DX Convention and Banquet, 
Hyatt Regency Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. 
DX University and Contest University on Friday the 14th
A full day of DX presentations on Saturday the 15th. 
The keynote speaker will be veteran DXer, DXpeditioner 
QSL manager, CQ magazine's DX Editor and current President
of INDEXA, The International DX Association, Mr, Bob Schenck,
N2OO. 
For information and registration please see 
http://W9DXCC.com 

September 28 & 29th 
The Wisconsin State Convention 
HRO Outlet Superfest 2018 in Milwaukee. Wisconsin

October 13th 
Wisconsin ARES & RACES Conference
Wisconsin Rapids, WI. 
For more information and registration
http://http://wi-aresraces.org/


November 17th & 18th 
The ARRL Central Division Convention 
Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo
Banquet Keynote Speaker will be 
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR.
For more information, table reservations 
http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com


Finally, if you will be attending this year's
EAA AirVenture Airshow, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
 please stop in and say hello at the ARRL Booth 
in Hangar Booth B-2152.

There will be two special event stations in operation
 at this years' EAA Airventure -- W9W and W9ZL.

 W9ZL will be operated by the Fox Cities Amateur 
Radio Club at KidVenture located at the Pioneer Park Air Field
during the EAA Airshow. 

 W9W will operate from the Warbirds of America Headquarters
from the Warbirds of America website 
 http://www.warbirds-eaa.org/
 "The Warbird Board of Directors will be sponsoring 
 a special event station during EAA AirVenture... 
 Operations are expected to take place on 
 or near 7225 MHz, 14250 MHz, 21235 MHz, and 28425 MHz. 
 The station will also operate on 2 meters and 440 
 simplex. 
 An event QSL card will be issued for all contacts with W9W." 


Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day !

GUD DX es 73,

 Kermit Carlson W9XA

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