Brad, Now that I have had time to read most of the wd9ewk blogs and links, it's clear to me that he has an ax to grind against multiple people in the AMSAT organization, some of it going back years.
The ink had barely dried on the ballots and he was already making claims of poor treatment, maybe some who have tangled with him in the past were not excited that he was elected, that's human nature.
But seriously, his Sept 30th entry "Unfortunately, AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO has not shown leadership in the transition to the newly-elected Board and its preparations for the upcoming meeting in Virginia, and this is disappointing. " can you honestly look me in the eye and say this is acceptable for someone who has just got onto the BOD to say in a online blog? How could this ever be considered productive?
And then you expect everyone to ignore that and welcome him? Then you read further and he proclaims that he is not sad at Joe resigning and that he had called for his resignation the previous summer over another matter!
No , I'm sorry but the more I read the more I believe He came in with a attitude of wanting to make trouble.
That's my opinion, others should read the blog and links from the beginning to end with a open mind and ask, does this look like someone trying to make it work or someone looking for any reason to complain and then post it online to create trouble for AMSAT?
keep in mind you are seeing a one sided blog only from the person who is not happy.
http://amsat.wd9ewk.net/ http://amsat.wd9ewk.net/
Every member should read it, and then each decide for themselves if it's an honest effort for progress or one huge complaint session.
Kevin WA7FWF #19623
On 7/11/2020 11:57 AM, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB wrote:
<And how would you describe the ethics of the two newest boardmembers each creating online blogs where they cast doubt on AMSAT andthe people running it? A little over a month on the BOD and in Octalready on that blog posting grievances.> Rememnber, the new members were duly elected and then discriminated against because the board didn't like the fact that they won. So, they were given a "junior' status, which is not what we elected them to be. That is dirty pool. Very unethical. Brad KC9UQR
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