Mission: The promotion of interest in amateur radio communication and experimentation.
The group’s networks provide electronic communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies. The league fosters noncommercial intercommunication by electronic means throughout the world.
Background: Founded in 1914 by inventor Hiram Percy Maxim, the American Radio Relay League is the national membership association for amateur radio operators. The league represents amateur radio interests to regulatory bodies, provides technical advice and assistance to amateur radio enthusiasts and supports a number of educational programs throughout the country. It is a non-profit organization.
Membership: Approximately 156,000.
Staff: 120 full- and part-time staff members.
Major Fundraiser: The league is supported by membership dues, publication sales and donations.
Volunteer Needs: Amateur radio operators provide voluntary public services through actions coordinated by 70 regional sections in the USA.
Leadership:
Kay Craigie (N3KN), president, Blacksburg, Virginia
Rick Roderick (K5UR), first vice president, Little Rock, Ark.
Rodney Stafford (W6ROD), vice president for international affairs, San Jose, Calif.
David Sumner (K1ZZ), chief executive officer/secretary
James McCobb Jr. (K1LU), treasurer, West Newbury, Mass.
Barry Shelley (N1VXY), chief financial officer
Harold Kramer (WJ1B), chief operating officer
Mary Hobart (K1MMH), chief development officer
Paul Rinaldo (W4RI), chief technology officer
Contact Information:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111
860-594-0328
www.arrl.org
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Kay Craigie, N3KN (her ham call letters) is president of the board of directors of the American Radio Relay League.
