Tom Frenaye/K1KI will attend our net meeting and give a 10 min talk prior to the presentation on the Ham Radio blackout in WWI
Update from Tom:
Tom Frenaye/K1KI – ARRL Director
I have a proven track record on the ARRL Board of Directors. Worked to gain new 2200m 630m and 60m bands for Amateur Radio. Supported ARRL’s Congressional and FCC efforts to allow antennas for hams living in condos and homeowner associations. Strong supporter of ARRL Teachers Institute, Continuing Education, and Learning Network.
Who I am
- ARRL Life Member, Maxim Society donor
- Extra Class license, first licensed as a Novice in 7th grade
- Very active on the air with 700k QSOs in Logbook of the World
- Active on 160-6m, contesting, DXing, general operating, antenna building
- Will be a full-time Director
Why I am qualified
- Former communications specialist in Antarctica
- Worked at ARRL in Newington as Contest Program Manager
- Led 250 volunteers for World Radiosport Team Championships
- Twenty+ years as an Information Technology manager, database designer
- Former Mayor (First Selectman) in my town
- Thirty years as ARRL Director and Vice President
- Chairman of many ARRL Board committees
- Twenty-five years as ARRL Foundation Director and President
- Awarded 1100+ youth scholarships worth $1.4m+
What I care about
- Preserving access to Amateur Radio spectrum
- Good relations with the FCC and Congress
- Modern set of ARRL services and publications with efficient headquarters organization
- Fully supported group of volunteers nationwide for emergency communication, education and community service
- ARRL must be an open and ethical organization with effective strategic planning
- Enhancing the Technician license for digital HF usage
- Revitalizing public relations program to improve awareness of Amateur Radio
Vote Tom Frenaye – K1KI For ARRL Director
(Ballots will be mailed by Oct 1st)