(posted 11/20/2005)
The following are edited portions from the ARRL Bulletin ARLB028
Ballots in contested elections for ARRL Director and Vice
Director seats in the three divisions were counted November 18 at ARRL
Headquarters. The Committee of Tellers has certified the results of
these contested elections for the 2006-2009 term.
IN THE ATLANTIC DIVISION: Current Atlantic Division Vice Director William C.
"Bill" Edgar, N3LLR, will be moving into the Director's spot. He overcame a
challenge from ARRL Western New York Section Manager Scott J. Bauer, W2LC, by a vote of 2404 to 1527.
Edgar takes over from Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, who did not seek reelection. During the campaign, Edgar stressed his five years
as Vice Director and pledged to continue Fuller's leadership example. He previously served as Western Pennsylvania Section Manager.
Elected to succeed Edgar as Vice Director was ARRL Maryland-DC Section Manager
Thomas J. "Tom" Abernethy, W3TOM, who outpolled Thomas G.
Valosin, WB2KLD, 2335 to 1579. An SM since 2001, Abernethy, cited his section's
leadership role in providing Amateur Radio's response to the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon as well as to two devastating tornadoes and several
successful BPL and antenna regulation challenges. Abernethy and Edgar ran a
joint campaign for their respective positions and had Fuller's endorsement.
For additional information, check out the article on page 78 of the January, 2006 QST.
Congratulations to IOOK'er, Tom, W3TOM in this most recent election to Vice Director, Atlantic Division!
