Our ARRL Board of Directors met in July. With the forthcoming retirement of Treasurer, Rick Niswander K7GM, who has managed the League's investment portfolio for the past nine years, the Investment Management Committee has been examining the options for the future management of these funds. The Board elected to create a permanent committee and proceed with a program to evaluate investment management firms to handle these funds, and the board will also start a search for
a replacement Treasurer. It is expected to have these plans largely in place in early 2022.
As I had mentioned in last month's Dales Tales, the Board was also expected to consider a proposal for adding of a new Standing Committee, specifically to assist and grow our Field Organization. That motion was passed, creating the new "Emergency Management-Field Services Committee". The purpose is to focus on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, The National Traffic System, Government Liaisons, Public Relations, Technical Advisors, and working with ARRL Affiliated Radio
Clubs. This is clearly going to provided needed support for the ARRL Field Organization teams led by our Section managers.
The Programs and Services Committee, will now concentrate on the DXCC program, LoTW and contesting. We now have four Standing Committees; Administrations and Finance, Programs and Services, Emergency Management-Field Services Committee and the Executive Committee. There
are several other committees that serve as sub-committees to these four.
The ARRL Board also made several awards, one of which honors a member of our Great Lakes Division:
Moved by Director Williams, Second by Director Norris:
The 2021 Phil McGann Silver Antenna Award
WHEREAS, Amateur radio has many facets which are of interest to the public in the areas of radiosport, emergency communications, and experimentation/do-it-yourself (DIY), and
WHEREAS, ARRL particularly appreciates a Public Information Officer who successfully promotes all aspects of amateur radio so officials as well as the public at large can better understand the many contributions amateur radio makes to education, public safety, and recreation, and
WHEREAS, John Levo, W8KIW, of Hillsboro, Ohio, exemplifies the skills and depth of understanding to convey to media outlets the fascinating world of amateur radio through his encouragement for media to cover stories about the exciting world of amateur radio and how you can “talk around the world” from any location; demonstrating how emergency communications during times of adversity can be set up quickly and effectively; demonstrating the importance of ARRL Field Day as an annual event to help operators enhance their skills in emergency operations; and teaching those newly interested, getting them licensed, and then mentoring them to become the next generation of amateurs, and
WHEREAS, John Levo, W8KIW, has demonstrated a body of work over time that captures the many avenues of opportunities of amateur radio as a hobby, an education tool, and a service for public safety,
THEREFORE, the ARRL Board of Directors, with the recommendation of the Public Relations Committee and the concurrence of the Programs and Services Committee, does hereby bestow the 2021 ARRL Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award to John Levo, W8KIW.
CONGRATULATIONS JOHN!
GREAT LAKES CONVENTION UPDATE: Mark the Date, October 2, 2021, at Knicely Center in Bowling Green, KY. We'll soon publish Special Editions of Dale's Tales with the forum schedules. David Minster NA2AA, ARRL CEO will be the guest speaker at our formal luncheon at 1:00PM.
a replacement Treasurer. It is expected to have these plans largely in place in early 2022.
As I had mentioned in last month's Dales Tales, the Board was also expected to consider a proposal for adding of a new Standing Committee, specifically to assist and grow our Field Organization. That motion was passed, creating the new "Emergency Management-Field Services Committee". The purpose is to focus on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, The National Traffic System, Government Liaisons, Public Relations, Technical Advisors, and working with ARRL Affiliated Radio
Clubs. This is clearly going to provided needed support for the ARRL Field Organization teams led by our Section managers.
The Programs and Services Committee, will now concentrate on the DXCC program, LoTW and contesting. We now have four Standing Committees; Administrations and Finance, Programs and Services, Emergency Management-Field Services Committee and the Executive Committee. There
are several other committees that serve as sub-committees to these four.
The ARRL Board also made several awards, one of which honors a member of our Great Lakes Division:
Moved by Director Williams, Second by Director Norris:
The 2021 Phil McGann Silver Antenna Award
WHEREAS, Amateur radio has many facets which are of interest to the public in the areas of radiosport, emergency communications, and experimentation/do-it-yourself (DIY), and
WHEREAS, ARRL particularly appreciates a Public Information Officer who successfully promotes all aspects of amateur radio so officials as well as the public at large can better understand the many contributions amateur radio makes to education, public safety, and recreation, and
WHEREAS, John Levo, W8KIW, of Hillsboro, Ohio, exemplifies the skills and depth of understanding to convey to media outlets the fascinating world of amateur radio through his encouragement for media to cover stories about the exciting world of amateur radio and how you can “talk around the world” from any location; demonstrating how emergency communications during times of adversity can be set up quickly and effectively; demonstrating the importance of ARRL Field Day as an annual event to help operators enhance their skills in emergency operations; and teaching those newly interested, getting them licensed, and then mentoring them to become the next generation of amateurs, and
WHEREAS, John Levo, W8KIW, has demonstrated a body of work over time that captures the many avenues of opportunities of amateur radio as a hobby, an education tool, and a service for public safety,
THEREFORE, the ARRL Board of Directors, with the recommendation of the Public Relations Committee and the concurrence of the Programs and Services Committee, does hereby bestow the 2021 ARRL Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award to John Levo, W8KIW.
CONGRATULATIONS JOHN!
GREAT LAKES CONVENTION UPDATE: Mark the Date, October 2, 2021, at Knicely Center in Bowling Green, KY. We'll soon publish Special Editions of Dale's Tales with the forum schedules. David Minster NA2AA, ARRL CEO will be the guest speaker at our formal luncheon at 1:00PM.
We will also be presenting our Division Newsletter Awards and the ARRL's Phil McGan award. Following the luncheon, we will hold an initiation for the Royal Order of the Wouff Hong, noting that our ARRL CEO David, NA2AA will at that time be among those initiated into the Order. You do not want to miss this!
SCOTT'S STUFF: Comments from your ARRL Vice Director Scott, N8SY.
Wow, have the hamfests really picked up! It seems that everyone is in the mood to get out to a swap and just see everyone else again. The Field Service Working Group that I’m on has been working hard at
SCOTT'S STUFF: Comments from your ARRL Vice Director Scott, N8SY.
Wow, have the hamfests really picked up! It seems that everyone is in the mood to get out to a swap and just see everyone else again. The Field Service Working Group that I’m on has been working hard at
getting those items that the Section Managers have said is of concern to them fixed, improved or started. Regular meetings with the Section Managers are on the top of the list and have been happening on a regular basis now with more changes and improvements on the horizon.
Work on the Great Lakes Division Convention coming up on October 2nd is continuing. Will you be there? As that it is only a couple of months away, you’ll want to make sure that this event gets on your calendars now. We want everyone in the Great Lakes Division to come out and have a blast with us.
For those newsletter editors in Kentucky and Michigan, we will be presenting the Joseph Phillips, K8QOE, Newsletter Award at the Convention, and if you want your newsletter to be in the running you
need to get copies of your newsletter to your Section Manager now. The Ohio Section has its newsletter winners already selected and they will be announced at the Columbus Hamfest on August 7th.
need to get copies of your newsletter to your Section Manager now. The Ohio Section has its newsletter winners already selected and they will be announced at the Columbus Hamfest on August 7th.
The best newsletter from each of the 3 Sections (Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio) will be chosen by their respective Section Leaderships to compete for this very prestigious award.
We want every club in the Great Lakes Division to be able to participate for this award. So, if you are producing a newsletter, be sure to send a copy of it to your Section Manager. He’ll take it from there.
That is going to do it from here this month. So, “GOTA” and have FUN!!
--73, Scott Yonally N8SY, Vice Director, Great Lakes Division
HAMFESTING:
Here is the current listing of Great Lakes Division ARRL Sanctioned hamfests for 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. Be sure to invite your ARRL Officials as soon as your date is set. If you club plans to request ARRL Hamfest Sanctioning, they should do so well in advance of the planned Hamfest date, as this allows adequate time for QST Listings. QST announcements require a 3 month lead time. If a swap is cancelled or the date is going to change, please notify ARRL HQ.
2021 Great Lakes Div. ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest calendar. Please feel free to reproduce and publish in your local Club Newsletter, with credit to the source.
08/07/2021 - Columbus Hamfest, Columbus, OH
08/07/2021 - MOVARC Hamfest, Bidwell, OH
08/15/2021 - WARA Tailgate Swap. Warren, OH
08/21/2021 - GMARC Trunkfest, Shelby Twp, MI
08/22/2021 - Athens Trunkfest, Athens, OH
08/28/2021 - Cincinnati Hamfest/Ohio Conference, Cincinnati, OH
08/29/2021 - Seaway Trunk Swap, Port Huron, MI
09/11/2021 - Greater Louisville, Shepherdsville, KY
09/11/2021 - GRAHamfest, Grand Rapids, MI
09/12/2021 - Findlay Hamfest, Findlay, OH
09/18/2021 - Cadillac Hamfest, Cadillac, MI
09/18/2021 - Richmond Hamfest, Richmond, KY
09/18/2021 - GMARC Trunkfest, Shelby Twp, MI
09/18/2021 - CMARC Hamfest, Okemos, MI
09/18/2021 - Mound ARA Swapmeet, Miamisburg, OH
09/18/2021 - Miami Co Swap Meet, Troy, OH
09/19/2021 - Adrian Hamfest, Adrian, MI
09/25/2021 - Paintsville Hamfest, Paintsville, KY
09/26/2021 - Cleveland Hamfest, Berea, OH
10/02/2021 - VetteCity/Great Lakes Convention, Bowling Green, KY
10/16/2021 - Muskegon Color Tour Swap, Muskegon, MI
10/24/2021 - USECA Hamfest, Madison Hgts, MI
10/31/2021 - Massillon Swap, Massillon, OH
11/06/2021 - Grant ARC Hamfest, Georgetown, OH
12/04/2021 - Fulton Co Winterfest, Delta, OH
12/05/2021 - L'anse Creuse Swap, Madison Hgts, MI
For the latest detail on regional hamfests, check the ARRL web page at:
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar.
73, Stay safe. Light up those bands!
Dale Williams WA8EFK
Director
Great Lakes Division
wa8efk@arrl.org
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ARRL Great Lakes Division
Director: Dale R Williams, WA8EFK
wa8efk@arrl.org
