The ARRL BoD Minutes from the July 18-19, 2008 meeting are now posted for review:
http://www.arrl.org/announce/board-0807/Two important items for general amateur consumption. I'm sure both of these will result in lots of pail banging:
Item 29:29. On motion of Mr. Isely, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was VOTED that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the ARRL Board of Directors is about to embark on a periodic review and update of the association’s Strategic Plan adopted in October 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to invite and encourage members’ input on the future direction and priorities of their national organization;
RESOLVED that the Chief Executive Officer is requested to release the Long Range Goals of the current Strategic Plan to the membership and to solicit members’ comments as a key element of the review process; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership input is to be given initial consideration by the Board at its 2009 Annual Meeting with the objective of completing a review and revision of the Strategic Plan at its 2009 Second Meeting.
And
Item 32:32. On motion of Mr. Bodson, seconded by Mr. Norton, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors establishes an
ad hoc study committee to review Part 97 of the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service to ascertain what rule change(s) would be beneficial to promote wideband digital modes while at the same time minimizing potential interference to narrowband modes.
Highlights from the entire meeting are posted here:http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/07/25/10226/?nc=1New England Division Director and ARRL President: