ARMS OFFICERS

There are three elected officers in ARMS, each serving a three-year term. These are the president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. In addition there are several appointed national officers. They include the 20-meter net manager and The BEAM editor. Section directors may be appointed by the president or elected by members of their respective sections.

President

The president, Tom Hauskins, AA0LF, is responsible for the overall operation of the organization. He recruits the appointed officers as well as the section directors (see below), if necessary. Tom was elected president in January, 2024. Tom was first introduced to ARMS while stationed at Hill AFB, in Ogden, UT as the operator at the Base MARS station, to set up and reactivate it. Tom's station includes a Kenwood TS-130S transceiver, an MFJ-989 antenna tuner and a Zepp dipole. Tom has been married to Deb since April 1994. Tom and Deb are members of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion, Iowa. Tom is a past church council member. Tom and Deb taught Sunday school together and were group leaders for Wednesday Night Live and Logos. Tom was also a Confirmation Group leader. Isaiah 40:31 is Tom's favorite Bible verse.  As president, I will devote myself to promoting the fellowship of the group as well as a positive witness for Christ on the air.

Vice-President

The Vice president, Rich Andrews, WB0AKV, serves as a backup for the president as well as a general good will ambassador for ARMS. Should the president be unable to continue in that capacity, the Vice president would assume that responsibility. He grew up listening to his father operate his amateur radio station. Years passed by and his father is a silent key. On 26 May 2012 he received his general class license. Rich was elected vice-president in January 2024.

Secretary-Treasurer

Larry Brock N0LRB

The secretary/Treasurer, Larry Brock, N0LRB, takes care of the membership applications and rolls as well as all the financial aspects of ARMS. He was scanning the 20 meter band one morning and heard a southern voice giving a call for check-ins with the ARMS net. It was Denis WD4ACH located in Tennessee and he checked in and sent in the  membership application  and has been a member since November 2021.  He is retired from being Principal/Teacher and now serves as his church  treasurer and a deacon so is a good fit for Secretary/treasurer position.

20-meter Net Manager

Vacant

 

The Beam Editor

The Beam editor, Doug Campbell, KW9Q, is responsible for the publications of ARMS. Primary is the production and mailing of The Beam, the official newsletter of the organization. He maintains a mailing roster of the members and is responsible for publishing the ARMS Directory every two years. He also keeps track of members' e-mail addresses.

In addition to these Officers, some of the sections have additional officers who take care of various section activities, See nets and section page.

 

Webmaster

The webmaster is not an officer. His or her responsibility, however, is to design and maintain the ARMS Web site, and to assure the integrity of its content. Effective January 4, 2013, Lew Orcutt, N0CXY, is the webmaster.

 

Updated 11 February 2024