Greetings, welcome to "Dale's Tales" for December, 2020.
You can check on available scholarships at:
http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions
And you may use this URL for applications:
http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-application
Since only amateur radio operator students may apply, the chances of being selected for a scholarship are quite good. It would be a shame to miss this opportunity. The ARRL Foundation offers over 100 scholarships and it only takes a simple online application to apply. Please pass this information along to anyone you feel is eligible for this opportunity. It is your chance to have a direct positive impact upon the life of a student.
MY THANKS to you all for supporting me in the recent ARRL Election for Great Lakes Division Director. I am truly honored that I will be able to serve you for another term. As you know, Tom Delaney W8WTD has chosen to retire from his roll our Vice Director. Our new Vice Director will be Scott Yonally N8SY who will take office on January first. Scott currently serves as Ohio Section Manager. A new SM will be selected to fill the remainder of Scott's term. This appointment is made by ARRL President Rick Roderick K5UR, based upon recommendations from yours truly and the ARRL Radiosport and Field Services Manager Bart Jahnke W9JJ. We will be working with Scott and his staff over the next few weeks to complete this process.
OUR EFFORTS to convince the FCC to reconsider their proposed new fee structure for Amateur Radio licensing have been very strong and have included a wide range of opposing arguments. As of today, the FCC has received nearly 4000 responses to the NPRM. Thank you for your efforts.
With the expected changes to the Commission due to the departure of Commissioner O'Reilly and Chairman Pai, the FCC will not be expected to offer any major decisions through the remainder of this year.
TOM'S TOME: Comments from your ARRL Vice Director Tom W8WTD.
My last column in this space. It’s been amazing over the past few years, to hear from so many people who have read something here and made comments, in person or by email. Thank you for reading.
It has been my privilege to serve as a representative for the Division with the ARRL. I’ve enjoyed helping Dale in all the business of the League, and it’s been especially rewarding to be able to talk to so many hams throughout the three states, getting your perspective on important matters, and being able to help you understand the ARRL’s position on the many things that affect ham radio.
Congratulations to Scott, N8SY, who will take over as Vice Director. I’m sure he will do a great job.
As for me, I’m just stepping back from some of the direct involvement with ARRL. I remain a strong supporter of the League, and still want to do whatever I can to further ham radio, especially getting newer, younger members interested. I miss seeing so many of you, and hope that we can safely go back to hamfests and meetings sometime in the coming year.
--73, Tom W8WTD Vice Director, Great Lakes Division
My last column in this space. It’s been amazing over the past few years, to hear from so many people who have read something here and made comments, in person or by email. Thank you for reading.
It has been my privilege to serve as a representative for the Division with the ARRL. I’ve enjoyed helping Dale in all the business of the League, and it’s been especially rewarding to be able to talk to so many hams throughout the three states, getting your perspective on important matters, and being able to help you understand the ARRL’s position on the many things that affect ham radio.
Congratulations to Scott, N8SY, who will take over as Vice Director. I’m sure he will do a great job.
As for me, I’m just stepping back from some of the direct involvement with ARRL. I remain a strong supporter of the League, and still want to do whatever I can to further ham radio, especially getting newer, younger members interested. I miss seeing so many of you, and hope that we can safely go back to hamfests and meetings sometime in the coming year.
--73, Tom W8WTD Vice Director, Great Lakes Division
HAMFESTING: This is a continuing struggle for most hamfest sponsors, both in terms of meeting community safety requirements and those imposed by the host venue. If your swap is cancelled or the date is going to change, please notify ARRL HQ. We work together with the HQ staff to verify all new date selections in the hope of mitigating date conflicts.
Here is the current listing of Great Lakes Division ARRL Sanctioned hamfests for early 2021. Please note that all are subject to change, so please stay current by checking the sponsoring club's web page before making your travel arrangements.
On the ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest calendar:
03/06/2021 - Cave City Hamfest, Cave City, KY
03/07/2021 - WINTERHAMFEST, Elyria, OH
For the latest detail on regional hamfests, check the ARRL web page at:
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar.
If you plan to request ARRL Hamfest Sanctioning, please do so well in advance of your Hamfest date, as this allows adequate time for QST Listings. QST announcements require a 3 month lead time.
Be sure to invite your ARRL Officials as soon as your date is set. Things do require some advanced planning, especially under the current travel restrictions.
Here is the current listing of Great Lakes Division ARRL Sanctioned hamfests for early 2021. Please note that all are subject to change, so please stay current by checking the sponsoring club's web page before making your travel arrangements.
On the ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest calendar:
03/06/2021 - Cave City Hamfest, Cave City, KY
03/07/2021 - WINTERHAMFEST, Elyria, OH
For the latest detail on regional hamfests, check the ARRL web page at:
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar.
If you plan to request ARRL Hamfest Sanctioning, please do so well in advance of your Hamfest date, as this allows adequate time for QST Listings. QST announcements require a 3 month lead time.
Be sure to invite your ARRL Officials as soon as your date is set. Things do require some advanced planning, especially under the current travel restrictions.
It should be noted that there has been a change in the way ARRL contributes to your ARRL sanctioned hamfest efforts. Please carefully read the e-mail from ARRL Headquarters confirming your sanctioning as IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING PRIZES.
73, Stay safe.
Ham it up!
Dale Williams WA8EFK
Director
Great Lakes Division
wa8efk@arrl.org
73, Stay safe.
Ham it up!
Dale Williams WA8EFK
Director
Great Lakes Division
wa8efk@arrl.org
