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Now that the national elections are over, please make sure you have voted in the current ARRL election for New England Division Director.? If you have – thanks!? If not, you have a choice.

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I’m running for Director because I believe the ARRL needs to change at a faster pace, and correct some mistakes made in the past several years.?? The ARRL board is not focusing on the most important issues.?

Since leaving the ARRL board in 2018, I have become increasingly frustrated with the League’s lack of progress in creating a vibrant future for Amateur Radio.?

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Specifically:

·???????? Not enough youth coming in

·???????? Erosion of our access to spectrum

·???????? Misalignment of license structure with today’s needs

·???????? Regulations restricting antennas

·???????? Encroachment by interference sources

·???????? Shrinking ARRL membership

·???????? Dissatisfaction with programs and QST

·???????? Governance dysfunction

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ARRL ballots will be counted on Friday, November 15^th.??? As an ARRL member you should have received one postcard and several email reminders from the company ARRL hired to ?conduct the election. Sometimes these emails end up in a spam folder or the ARRL has an incorrect email address for you.?? Here is a slightly annotated excerpt from a recent reminder:

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As an ARRL member, you share an important role in determining the leadership of our organization. ?Please take a moment to vote in your Division election.

Access candidate statements, the electronic ballot, and cast your vote today at?

You will need your Election Validation Number and call sign to log in. Once registered, follow the online voting instructions.

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The deadline to vote is 12:00 Noon Eastern Time on Friday, November 15, 2024.

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It is too late to request a paper ballot.?? You can get your Election Validation Number by email or a phone call to the number below:

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If you need assistance, please email?ARRLElection@...?or call toll free 1-866-720-HELP (4357), Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM (ET).

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You can get more information about my candidacy on my web site at – and a list of people endorsing my candidacy as well at

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Thanks for your ARRL membership – let’s work together to make sure the ARRL is effective and focused on the most important issues facing us all.

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Very 73

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???????ARRL Director Emeritus

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