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I would welcome the opportunity to talk to the rest of the Election and Ethics Committee, at your convenience, should the Committee so desire.

In the meantime, you can find out more about my background, qualifications, and some "issues" material on my personal website at http://home.ptd.net/~wk3c and I welcome your comments and feedback.

I have been actively "getting out around the Division," attending club meetings and hamfests and have gotten a very positive response thus far. Having enjoyed the benefits of being an amateur radio operator for so many years, I want to "give something back" and at this point in my life and career I have the time, energy, ability, and dedication to do so.

I have also taken the time to contact the Assistant Directors and Section Managers in the Division to inform them of my bid for the Director's seat, to get acquainted, and to seek their input on issues and let them know that "my in-box is always open." I realize that the SMs don't "report to" the Director/Vice-director, but I believe strongly believe that the Director should know, and have an open, ongoing communications channel with, the SMs as a source of valuable additional input for the Director and as a means for the Director to try to help (but not "manage") the SMs and their "staffs."

As far as my business goes, I *fully* realize that, as a member of the ARRL Board, I would have a fiduciary responsibility to the League and its membership.

I have no contractual relationships with clients with any sort of agenda that would be counter to the interests of the League or ham radio in general, and part of my disclosure to, and contract with, any prospective new client would clearly point out my pre-existing responsibility to act in the best interest of the League and its membership. I am fully prepared to NOT take a client who would present a conflict of interest and have already done so in other areas unrelated to amateur radio.

Some of you may be aware that in the past, some things that were counter to League filings with the FCC went out over my signature when I had a similar fiduciary responsibility as the Chair of the IEEE 802.18 regulatory group, however, the Committee should recognize that, at that time, it was my professional responsibility and obligation to file, and advocate for, documents that were developed and approved by that constituency. However, since I no longer serve in that capacity, that potential conflict no longer exists.

In summary, I have no conflicts of interest, will not accept any clients that would create a conflict of interest, and would take my obligation to the League and its membership quite seriously if elected.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to the other members of the Committee if you wish and, again, I would welcome an opportunity to talk with the Committee prior to its final decision.

73,

Carl - wk3c