New Section Manager for Montana

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Paul Stiles, KF7SOJ, will become ARRL Montana Section Manager on 1st October 2019. Stiles, of Billings, was the only candidate after nominations for the position were re-solicited this Spring, and will serve an 18-month term. He will take over the position following George Forsyth, AA7GS, of Great Falls, who decided not to run for a new term after serving since 2013.

ARRL ARDF Coordinator to Retire

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ARRL ARDF Coordinator to Retire

ARRL Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) Coordinator Joe Moell, K0OV, is stepping down after more than 20 years on the job. Since he became ARRL ARDF Coordinator in February 1998, Moell said the sport of on-foot transmitter hunting under international rules has grown steadily in participation and popularity. Since 2001, beginners and experts alike have gathered each year for the USA Championships of ARDF.

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Jerry Boyd, WB8WFK, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the new ARRL ARDF Coordinator, effective on 1st July 2019. Boyd has been involved in ARDF for many years and has been a frequent medal winner at USA’s championships. He headed the team of organizers for the 2002, 2005, and 2011 USA and IARU Region 2 ARDF Championships, held in his hometown. He was on Team USA for the 2004, 2006, and 2010 ARDF World Championships. Boyd also holds an appointment as ARRL Official Observer Coordinator for the New Mexico Section.

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ARRL Development Department Manager Lauren Clarke, (KB1YDD) Departs

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ARRL Development Department Manager Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD, has stepped down as manager of the ARRL Development Department to pursue other interests. As the search begins for a new development manager, ARRL has to reassured its donors and members that routine Development Department operations will continue as normal in the interim.

Development associates Regina Galuppi, W3DGI (860-594-0291), and Maryann Macdonald, KB1ZTH. (860-594-0228) remain available to assist donors and to respond to any questions they have. Clarke joined the ARRL Headquarters staff in 2011 as Individual Giving Manager. ARRL thanks her for her service to the organization and wishes her well in her future endeavors.