Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Meet with the BoD
> What is the official position on support of contesting? Is it going to
take a more proactive approach in helping to mediate some of the disruption
complaints?
>
> In general, I'd also like to know how they view the long-term trend on
League finances. Do they see an upside of any sort?
>
> 73, Ward N0AX
>
The ARRL supports contesting. "You can't swing a dead cat around without
hitting a contester at the ARRL." K1ZZ is known, among other things, for
his contest prowess.
As far as complaints:
"There isn't a facet of ham radio that doesn't receive complaints."
I heard no mention of a "mediation program" other than the ARRL stance on
malicious interference.
As far as finances are concerned. The ARRL was staring at $600,000 of red
ink. Pushing some numbers around and receiving some money (thanks to the
new grants and endowments prospector-- Mary something), the number is now
looking like $100,000 of red ink.
Haynie has set a goal of 200,000 members. We are at 173K plus or minus.
There were more questions, I'll respond to them separately.
Ford-N0FP
ford@cmgate.com
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