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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Well, the ballot came in the mail today, and I would
appreciate anybody’s thoughts on who to vote for – I sure don’t
know.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In their prepared credentials statements that arrived with
the ballot, I noticed nobody mentioned contesting and only W4OZK mentioned DX’ing.
Sandy, W4RU, mentioned the Southeastern VHF Society – which was primarily
a contest club, and he is a ‘complimentary’ member of </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>SEDXC</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, but does
not hold DXCC. Greg, W4OZK mentions he operates – including DX –
but he does not hold DXCC. It’s troubling to me to see only two of
six candidates hold DXCC. Unless I missed it, nobody mentions their
education. I’ll assume they all have at least a GED. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A little research:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> DXCC 3830
Postings</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>W4STB 322 zip</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>WA4PUP zip zip</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>W4OZK zip zip</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>AA4MI 243 zip</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>WA4AW zip zip</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>W4RU zip 4</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I realize being an SCM, training for Katrina, etc. is a key
part of the hobby – in fact I guess it comes first. Meanwhile, the
most popular activity at ARRL is DXCC and so by definition it requires some attention
at the director level. Contesting is not nearly as popular (an
understatement) but contesters have the training and stations to contribute a
lot when emergencies arise – understanding their value could help a
director fulfill his responsibilities. Also, the DXCC program and contest
programs at ARRL often could use a little boost from the league’s directors.
Deleting contest results from QST is a possible example of emphasis placed
elsewhere.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sorry – just staring at this ballot and rambling
mindlessly.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>73, Hal</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>N4GG (Curmudgeon at large without portfolio)</span></font></p>
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