[SEDXC] ARRL Election

[Gary McConville]

If they took the contest & dx part out of QST, they would have to start
issuing refunds on lifetime subscriptions.


--- Hal Kennedy <halken at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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.
> 
>  
> 
> 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
> SEDXC,
> 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.   
> 
>  
> 
> A little research:
> 
>                                     DXCC                3830 Postings
> 
> W4STB                         322                               zip
> 
> WA4PUP                      zip                                zip
> 
> W4OZK                         zip                                zip
> 
> AA4MI                          243                               zip
> 
> WA4AW                       zip                                zip
> 
> W4RU                           zip                                4
> 
>  
> 
> 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.
> 
>  
> 
> Sorry - just staring at this ballot and rambling mindlessly.
> 
>  
> 
> 73, Hal
> 
> N4GG (Curmudgeon at large without portfolio)
> 
>  
> 
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