N8SY

Three years ago, you entrusted me with the privilege of serving as your ARRL Great Lakes Division Director. It’s an honor to represent you, your clubs, and your interests at ARRL Headquarters. Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election and respectfully ask for your support so that I may continue serving as your Director.

As a Life Member of the ARRL, I have dedicated much of my life to amateur radio, public service, and advancing the mission of our organization. During my tenure as Director, I have worked diligently to fulfill the commitments I made to you. Together, we have strengthened clubs, improved emergency communications programs, expanded educational opportunities, and enhanced communication between ARRL leadership and the members we serve.

One of my highest priorities has been keeping you informed. Through my bi-weekly newsletters, I provide timely updates on activities and developments from ARRL Headquarters, as well as news and events from all three Sections of the Great Lakes Division. I firmly believe that informed members are engaged members, and transparency and communication have remained cornerstones of my service.

I currently serve as Chairman of the ARRL Emergency Communications & Field Services Committee, where I work alongside dedicated volunteers and leaders to strengthen ARRL programs that support emergency communications, club development, and member engagement. I am also honored to serve as one of five members of the ARRL Executive Committee, providing leadership and guidance on matters critical to the future of our organization.

In addition, I also hold appointments as an Official Relay Station (ORS); Official Emergency Station (OES) and Public Information Officer (PIO) in continuing my personal commitment to the traditions and public service responsibilities that define amateur radio.

Beyond ARRL, I actively serve my local community as a member of the Executive Committee and Media Representative of the Richland County Local Emergency Planning Committee. In this role, I work with public safety, emergency management, and community leaders to support regional preparedness and emergency response efforts.

As Chair of the Emergency Communications & Field Services Committee, a member of the Executive Committee, and a participant on several additional committees and subcommittees, I work every day to ensure that the voices of Great Lakes Division members are heard and represented. These leadership positions provide opportunities to advocate for programs and policies that directly benefit our members, clubs, and emergency communications organizations.

The challenges and opportunities facing amateur radio continue to evolve. We must continue to support our clubs, grow and retain membership, strengthen emergency communications capabilities, encourage education and mentoring, and ensure that ARRL remains responsive to the needs of its members. I am committed to continuing this work and building upon the progress we have made together.

I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me over the past three years. Serving as your Director has been one of the greatest honors of my amateur radio career. With your support, I will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of every member throughout the Great Lakes Division.

I respectfully ask for your vote and the opportunity to continue serving as your ARRL Great Lakes Division Director.

Thank you for your confidence, your friendship, and your dedication to amateur radio.

73,

Scott, N8SY

Candidate for ARRL Great Lakes Division Director

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