ARRL Elections Discussion ~ 10/02/2024

[@dereks2042]

As to the question that comes up at about 57:46, or so. This is something that I think we really need to focus on, as a community. There's a gold mine of folks out there, who are far enough out of school as to be able to afford to spend money on a hobby like amateur radio, who are simply unaware that it even exists. This is something we could easily correct. If we just try.

[@Q1745]

With the shenanigans of the ARRL in recent years I stopped my long-standing membership. Gonna have to do some real convincing to get me back. 73

[@MC-vw5jf]

With any organization there needs to be accountability. If the ARRL appears to be rigging elections, disenfranchised members may feel the only way they can vote is through their dues, unless they're life members. Advocating for spectrum can't be an excuse for tyranny without consequences. At the current rate of the decline of the ARRL, hams may soon lose advocacy. The presenters may be opposed to members voting with their dues, but members are likely to make that choice themselves. BTW, thanks so much for posting this meeting -- very helpful.