05/17/2016
ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher, NY2RF, said he's looking forward to hearing in person
from ARRL members when he makes his inaugural appearance at Hamvention[1]?, May
20-22. Gallagher, who succeeded David Sumner, K1ZZ, as CEO in April, not only
will be at Dayton for the first time on behalf of the ARRL but for his first
time ever.
"My message to members is simple," Gallagher said. "I am listening closely to
what our members are saying. Don't be shy. Step up, say hello, and tell me
what's on your mind."
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, will be attending Hamvention for his
initial outing in his new position. Roderick also encouraged ARRL members to
visit the ARRL EXPO[2].
"A large group of ARRL personnel will be there, representing all Headquarters
departments," he pointed out. "See your League in action! Many ARRL Board of
Directors members also will be on hand, so please come by and say hello."
Roderick succeeded Kay Craigie, N3KN, in the top volunteer position in January.
Gallagher and Roderick will head an ARRL contingent at Hamvention of more than
100 people.
ARRL Directors planning to attend Dayton this week include Dwayne Allen, WY7FD
(Rocky Mountain Division); Jim Boehner, N2ZZ (Roanoke Division); Tom Frenaye,
K1KI (New England Division); Dick Isely, W9GIG (Central Division); Mike
Lisenco, N2YBB (Hudson Division); Kent Olson, KA0LDG (Dakota Division); David
Norris, K5UZ (Delta Division); Bob Vallio, W6RGG (Pacific Division), and Dale
Williams, WA8EFK (Great Lakes Division).
Williams will moderate the ARRL Member Forum, Saturday, 1:45-3:00 PM, in Room 5
of Hara Arena, and CEO Gallagher and President Roderick will be on hand. The
forum is an opportunity to hear from local and national ARRL officials and
volunteers on key areas of membership interest.
Also on hand will be ARRL and IARU President Emeritus Larry Price, W4RA; ARRL
International Affairs Vice President Jay Bellows, K0QB; ARRL Second Vice
President Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT; ARRL First Vice President Greg Widin, K0GW,
and ARRL CFO Barry Shelley, N1VXY.
About 2 dozen members of the ARRL Headquarters staff also will be on duty at
ARRL EXPO, along with ARRL Vice Directors, Section Managers, and other ARRL
Field Organization volunteers.
[1] http://www.hamvention.org/
[2] http://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo
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