…vote for Dr. Dave Woolweaver, K5RAV to continue as Vice Director of the West Gulf Division in the ARRL election this fall. There will be two candidates on the ballot in this election for Vice Director to be held in the coming weeks. Amazingly, both candidates are from the Rio Grande Valley and specifically, Harlingen, Texas. But that's where any similarity ends.

Dr. Woolweaver has demonstrated a well established, charismatic and enthusiastic leadership through dedication and service to the League and all Hams far and wide.

I think that Dr. Woolweaver is far more connected, aware and knowledgeable when it comes to the issues and responsibility that goes along with the job. …The only person I see in this race that can raise his hand with demonstrated pride, faith and conviction would be Dr. David Woolweaver K5RAV.

Dr. Woolweaver is the only candidate in my opinion who has demonstrated a genuine and most sincere commitment to the ARRL on a local as well as a regional basis, and the only one whom I feel will continue the legacy that we need to go forward in what it should take to be a Ham Operator in years to come.

K5RAV is on a two-man team which we currently have in place and doing a fantastic job, He and the Director of the West Gulf Division, Coy Day N5OK lead the West Gulf.

It is critical to the Amateur Radio Service, as we know it, that we elect members who will not act divisively or practice duplicity. …K5RAV and N5OK are the true statesmen of Ham Radio.

It Take a moment to look at Dr. Woolweaver's accomplishments along with his current appointments and positions here at K5RAV.com. There is simply no reason to make any change and so I endorse and will vote for K5RAV and N5OK to continue their success at the ARRL.


Ric Wade
ARRL ARES District Emergency Coordinator
South Texas Section
District 3 ARES