About The ARRL

The ARRL is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators. With approximately 154,000 members, it is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the United States. The ARRL is a not-for-profit organization that:

• promotes interest in Amateur Radio communications and experimentation
• represents US radio amateurs in legislative matters, and
• maintains fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among Amateur Radio operators.

At ARRL headquarters in the Hartford suburb of Newington, a full time staff of 120 helps serve the needs of members. ARRL is also International Secretariat for the International Amateur Radio Union, which is made up of similar societies in 150 countries around the world.

ARRL publishes the monthly journal QST, as well as newsletters and many publications covering all aspects of Amateur Radio. Its headquarters station, W1AW, transmits bulletins of interest to radio amateurs and Morse code practice sessions. The ARRL also coordinates an extensive field organization, which includes volunteers who provide technical information for radio amateurs and public-service activities. In addition, ARRL represents US amateurs with the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies in the US and abroad.

W1MPN ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF SECTION STAFF SELECTIONS

Submitted by k9hi on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 12:09

W1MPN ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF SECTION STAFF SELECTIONS (updated 01/15/09)

The strong “cabinet” slate will provide assistance to section club activities

HUDSON, MA - Mike Neilsen, W1MPN, our recently elected EMA Section Manager (SM), announced that he has finalized his selections for section officials. All appointments have been accepted by the individuals selected. "I am excited that all my staff selections of well known and respected hams in the EMA have accepted my invitation", Neilsen said.

Carl Aveni, N1FY, has been asked to accept the primary Assistant Section Manager (ASM) post of Chief of Staff, and the first in line to assume SM duties should Neilsen become incapacitated. Carl’s collateral duty includes South Shore and Cape Cod/Islands club liaison. “It is indeed a great pleasure to be working again with Carl”, W1MPN said.

Rob Macedo, KD1CY, has been asked to assume the new ASM position of Emergency Communication Liaison to the larger ARRL and the National Weather Service/SKYWARN communities. He also continues his stellar work as our Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC), and will be joined by three ASEC's who will be named shortly. “KD1CY will also spearhead a digital communications outreach program to our section members during his term”, W1MPN stated.

Our distinguished past SM, Phil Temples, K9HI will assume the new ASM post of Member Communications. K9HI has designed web based information systems which communicate vital information to our members in the fast paced 21st century environment. The Bulletin Manager (BM) position will be phased out later this year. However, club communication nets will remain as vital social and training tools, and receiving our full support.

“I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Stader, KA8SCP as Northern Districts Liaison ASM”, Neilsen stated. Stader will provide additional contact for clubs in Middlesex, Essex, and parts of Norfolk counties. “He will also provide a terrific bridge between my staff and the RACES and MARS communities.”, W1MPN added.

Traditional section staff positions will be filled as follows: Mike Goldberg, K1LJN, will resume his duties as Official Observer Coordinator (OOC). Jim Ward, N1LKJ, will continue his work as our Section Traffic Manager (STM). Shawn O'Donnell, K3HI will remain in his State Government Liaison (SGL) post. Current club presidents Bob Salow, WA1IDA, (Boston Amateur Radio Club), Bo Budinger, WA1QYM (Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford), and Bob DeMattia K1IW, (Minuteman Repeater Association), have all accepted the posts of Public Information Coordinator (PIC), Affiliated Club Coordinator (ACC), and Technical Coordinator (TC) duties, respectively.

Please click on the SM link for a description of the SM duties.

Have Your Say!

The election is now over, and the voters have had their say. Would you like to comment on W1MPN's new administration, or ARRL section activities in Eastern Massachusetts? Send your input to input@w1mpn.org.