[SEDXC] Fwd: More Support for W4RU

[Sandy Donahue]

--- Lowry Rouse <km4z@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 05:14:15 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Lowry Rouse <km4z@yahoo.com>
> Subject: More Support for W4RU
> > 
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> 
> I'm not going to bore you with a list of my
> accomplishments before I get to the point of this
> message. I'll just say I represent the most important
> people in the ARRL membership, the plain everyday
> Radio Amateur who is the backbone of this
> organization. 
> 
> A recent statement made by Mr. Toth (NA4AR), a
> candidate for the SE ARRL Vice-Director seat and I
> quote : "Some people would have you believe service is
> equated to longevity.  Not so!" 
> 
> I suggest you review recent events here in the US. Who
> did the TV networks turn over the coverage of the
> World Trade Center and Pentagon tragedies? To the
> older experienced news anchors like Tom Brokaw, Peter
> Jennings and Roger Mudd. Yes all those guys who have
> been in the news industry for years (longevity). Who
> do you suppose the NY Police Dept and Fire Department
> used to lead the rescue effort into ground zero? Yes,
> the more experienced Captains and Chiefs with many
> years experience (longevity again). No, the energetic
> guys with all their big new modern ideas who think
> they have enough time under the belt to lead their
> peers into the disaster area or provide the very
> important task of reporting to the American public
> these horrific events were not chosen. 
> 
> My point here to the ARRL members is, be very wary of
> people suggesting that a new breed of leadership is
> needed to keep an organization like the ARRL growing.
> Especially in an area that has been doing just fine
> for many years even before they moved into the
> Southeast District. Another question, why is all the
> comments for Mr. Toth coming only from high ranking
> leadership officials who list more about their own
> accomplishments and titles than they do about the
> candidate. What do the grass roots ARRL members in
> their areas really think about the accomplishments
> they claim to make? Also, agreeing with another e-mail
> recently sent out, how can anyone perform the numerous
> jobs and positions efficiently and effectively as were
> listed by Mr. Toth? 
> 
> So, fellow ARRL member, please think seriously about
> your decision on who to vote for. Voting for Sandy
> Donahue (W4RU), a native to the Southeast and has
> proven himself for many years on how devoted to
> Amateur Radio he is or for Paul Toth (NA4AR), a recent
> transplant to the FL. area and who says he's
> accomplished many things in  a short period of time
> but has no track record as to how effective his work
> has been. 
> 
> I say, let's put into office someone we know and has
> service with longevity and say no to the uncertain
> alternative candidate who I think is already
> overburdened with too many positions and obligations. 
>     
> 
> Please vote for Sandy (W4RU) and keep the ARRL strong
> and representing the ARRL members.
> 
>                                 Lowry Rouse KM4Z
>                                 
> 
> 
> 
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