08/18/2025
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio¿ has announced that the
candidates for the 2025 ARRL Division elections are now official. ARRL members
will choose between four candidates for Director in the Southeastern Division,
two candidates for Director in the Pacific and Southwestern Divisions, and two
candidates for Vice Director in the Southwestern Division. The Directors in the
Rocky Mountain and West Gulf Divisions are unopposed, as are the Vice Directors
in the Pacific, Rocky Mountain, Southeastern and West Gulf Divisions.
Declared Elected without Opposition
o In the Rocky Mountain Division, Director Jeff Ryan, K0RM, who has held
the position since 2018, and Mel Parkes, NM7P, who ran uncontested for the
position of Vice Director.
o In the West Gulf Division, Director John Robert Stratton, N5AUS, and Vice
Director Lee Cooper, W5LHC. Both have held these positions since 2019.
o In the Pacific Division, Vice Director Carol Milazzo, KP4MD, who was
appointed to the position in July 2025.In the Southeastern Division, Vice
Director Andrew Milluzzi, KK4LWR, who has held the position since 2024.
Contested Seats
o In the Pacific Division, Director John Litz, NZ6Q, will face challenger
Bob Vallio, W6RGG, who has previously served as a Vice Director, Director, and
Second Vice President.
o In the Southeastern Division, Director Mickey Baker, N4MB, will face
challengers Jim Kvochick, K8JK, a former Michigan Section Manager; Scott
Roberts, KK4ECR, who is the Northern Florida Section Manager, and Tom Schaefer,
NY4I.
o In the Southwestern Division, Director Richard Norton, N6AA, will face
challenger Rick Paquette, W7RAP, who is the Arizona Section Manager. John
Kitchens, NS6X, the Santa Barbara Section Manager, will face challenger David
Ginsberg, N3BKV, for the position of Vice Director.
Balloting for contested seats will take place this fall. Votes will be counted,
and successful candidates announced, in November. Candidates declared elected
will assume their roles for terms beginning January 1, 2026.
ARRL[1] is governed by its Board of Directors. Elections are held for five of
the 15 ARRL Divisions each year, for terms of 3 years.
[1] https://www.arrl.org/
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