Ian Shepherd, G4EVK - RSGB Board Director Co-option

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The RSGB Board has made the following announcement:

Under the Article 32 a co-opted Director must retire at the AGM following their co-option. Ian Shepherd, G4EVK had been co-opted prior to the 2023 AGM and so would normally have had to retire from the Board. The Articles provide that “in exceptional circumstances, to fulfil a specific need, the Board may vary the above arrangements. Due notice will be published via RadCom.”

Whilst the meaning of the Articles could be interpreted to make this requirement unnecessary the Board considers it prudent to put the point beyond doubt. It therefore gives notice that it has decided to co-opt Ian Shepherd under Article 37 to the Board to serve until the 2024 AGM without the need to stand for election or nomination.

Its reasons are to ensure that the Board has sufficient members so as to address the challenges caused by the post pandemic changes in amateur radio, and society in general, and the significant economic challenges facing the United Kingdom.

RSGB team announced for YOTA Hungary

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The RSGB has announced the team of young members who will be representing the Society and the UK at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air camp. The event, hosted by the Hungarian Radio Amateur Society MRASZ, will take place in Gyor, Hungary between 5 and 12 August. The team is made up of Alexander, 2E0FMZ (Team Leader); Henry-James, M7HJR; Hannah, M7YYQ and Jake, M7JNS.

Announced - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/yota/yota-summer-camps/yota-hungary-2023/yota-hungary-team/

Ria Jairam, N2RJ, joins ARDC Board

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On 3rd April 2023, Ria Jairam, N2RJ, joined the board of directors of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC).

“After seeing what ARDC has done and is doing, I’m a believer. So I’m here to make that happen.”
— Ria Jairam, N2RJ

Jairam has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1997, after first having been licensed in her native Trinidad and Tobago. She has served on the boards of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the ARRL Foundation. She is actively involved in amateur radio outreach and education through speaking at clubs and conventions, social media, her weekly radio show on WRMI shortwave radio and her YouTube channel. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and currently works in software and systems development for the financial industry and design consulting for renewable energy and energy storage projects.

Jairam was inspired to join the ARDC board by former director, Bob McGwier, N4HY, who recommended her prior to his departure in December 2022.

“Ria is a powerful voice in amateur radio, and we are proud to have her join our team. She’s definitely going to help us make great things happen”
— Rosy Schechter, KJ7RYV, ARDC Executive Director