Subj : Delta Division News
To   : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Feb 15 2019 04:42 pm

Greetings Delta Members,

I had mentioned in Jackson at the ARRL Forum that you would be impressed
with the selection of the new ARRL VM (OO) Program Manager so now that
the contract is signed, and in case you didn't get the news, I forward
the following from ARRL CEO WB2ITX:

ARRL is getting underway with the development phase of the new Volunteer
Monitors program, and has contracted with former Atlantic Division Vice
Director Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, to oversee the development and
implementation of the program, which replaces the Official Observers
program. Hollingsworth, a retired Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) enforcement official, has resigned his vice directorship in order
to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.

"I am grateful for the Atlantic Division ARRL members supporting me, but
I think I can better serve the Atlantic Division, and all ARRL divisions,
by working in the Volunteer Monitors program," Hollingsworth said in his
resignation letter.

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, said that Hollingsworth is the
ideal person to lead the ARRL's efforts in the development and
implementation of this joint program with the FCC. "I support Riley's
decision to concentrate his efforts on this very valuable project on
behalf of the ARRL," said Roderick. (Details on appointment of a new
vice director for the Atlantic Division are still to be determined.)

The new Volunteer Monitors program, which was approved by the ARRL
Board in July 2018, is a program of the ARRL in cooperation with the
FCC, in which volunteers trained and vetted by the ARRL will monitor the
airwaves and collect evidence that can be used to correct misconduct or
recognize exemplary on-air operation. Cases of flagrant violations or
noncompliance will be directed to the FCC by the ARRL for action in
accordance with guidelines establish by the FCC. The intent of this
program is to re-energize enforcement efforts in the Amateur Radio
bands. It was proposed by the FCC in the wake of several FCC regional
office closures and a reduction in field staff.

Hollingsworth has identified three phases to the program - Development,
Solicitation and Training, and Implementation. The Development phase
will include drafting a mission statement, clearly defining the ARRL's
and FCC's requirements and needs as part of the program, writing a job
description for the volunteer manager position, and developing a
training manual for volunteers.

The Solicitation and Training phase will involve identifying the
geographic locations where volunteer monitors will be most needed,
soliciting applications and screening applicants. Current Official
Observers will be invited to apply for appointment as Volunteer Monitors
(VMs). The ARRL Board continues to express its appreciation for the OOs
and their dedicated volunteer service over the years.

The Implementation phase of the program will involve having the
volunteers providing field reports and ARRL staff providing guidance
to the volunteers to ensure that the information collected meets FCC
requirements. In addition, there will be continuing education provided
to the volunteers.

Hollingsworth has committed to FCC and ARRL officials to ensure the
adequacy of training for the new positions, to review the quality and
utility of Volunteer Monitor submissions to the FCC for enforcement
actions, and to advocate for rapid disposition of cases appropriately
submitted to the FCC.

ARRL officials estimate that it will take 9 to 12 months for the first
Volunteer Monitors to begin filing their reports.

--
Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX
Chief Executive Officer
ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio�
225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA
Telephone: +1 860-594-0404
email: [email protected]

This is an absolute stroke of brilliance!  K4ZDH is the new sheriff in
town, once again!

Reminder:

Also note that Saturday, 16 February 2019 is the AR ARRL Section
Convention at Lawrence Co. ARC Winterfest in Hoxie, AR. I look forward
to seeing everyone there tomorrow. We should have a good time with AR
Section Manager J, N5LKE and other ARRL leadership members in the venue.
Those of us in AR and West TN and NW MS are invited.

73 ES DX

DE K5UZ
WB4RHQ

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ARRL Delta Division
Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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On a personal note, health and finances do not permit yours truly,
Daryl Stout, WX1DER, from attending Arkansas hamfests anymore.
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