[bars] Sep 1 BARS meeting - Our Second Speaker: Tom Frenaye K1KI

[Kayla Creamer]

Just a note - the meeting is tomorrow night (Wednesday).

73,
Kayla 

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> On Aug 31, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Tom Walsh <k1tw at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Folks,
> 
> Following our first speaker, we have a second speaker scheduled for tonight.  His complete background information is at the bottom
> of this message.  
> 
> Tom Frenaye, K1KI, is a candidate for New England Division Director.  Tom is a former NE Division Director, and has an extensive
> background in Amateur Radio and the ARRL.  This is an opportunity to hear from Tom, meet him, and ask questions.   
> 
> Tom K1KI says: 
> "I'm running for Director again because the ARRL has stumbled over the last several years. Turnover of CEOs has led to diminished
> results
> ARRL Board has not focused on key issues for members"
> 
> Tom K1KI sent the following background information which I encourage everyone to read whether you plan to attend the meeting or not.
> Tom would be happy to hear from you tonight or  after the meeting with any questions or concerns.  His contact information is also
> below.
> 
> Please join us for another great BARS meeting.  73,
> 
> Tom K1TW (Interim BARS president)
> ----
> 
> Tom Frenaye, K1KI
> Candidate for ARRL New England Vice Director
> 
> Lives in West Suffield CT, near Springfield MA.
> Licensed since 8th grade, thanks to a science teacher.
> Worked as a communications specialist for a year in Antarctica.
> Worked as Contest Manager at ARRL in 1977-81.
> Spent 20 years in Information Technology for an insurance company.  
>   Focused on personal computers, building large corporate databases, network technology.
> Elected as mayor of my town 2009-11.  Served on many town boards and commissions.
> Long term ARRL Director.  Also served as ARRL Vice President and ARRL Foundation President.
> Started a Get On The Air Program in New England that grew into the current Field Day Get On The Air program.
> 
> Very active on the air - 700,000 QSOs in Logbook of the World
> Top of the DXCC Honor Roll, top scores in ARRL and CQ contests
> Started the New England QSO Party twenty years ago, now 1000+ logs and 150,000 QSOs.
> Started the California QSO Party when in High School.
> Maintain a large antenna farm with four towers and 20 antennas.
> Past president Yankee Clipper Contest Club (two different times)
> Part of the organizing team for World Radiosport Team Championship in Boston 2014
>                Managed field locations for 60 stations and 250 volunteers
> 
> I'm running for Director again because the ARRL has stumbled over the last several years.
>                Turnover of CEOs has led to diminished results
>                ARRL Board has not focused on key issues for members
> 
> I plan to focus on these issues:
>                Improving ARRL presence and influence in Washington
>                                Preserving amateur radio frequency allocations
>                                Modernizing the Technician license
>                                Relief for those living in condos and homeowner associations
>                                Improved FCC action on home electronics and solar power RFI issues
>                Working on programs to get existing and new hams on the air and active
>                Tightening up ARRL rules concerning conflicts of interest
> 
> Contact info:
>                Tom Frenaye, K1KI
>                frenaye at pcnet.com
>                860-668-5444
> 
> 
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