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ARLB009 Joseph Palsa, K3WRY, Appointed as Virginia Section Manager

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ARRL Bulletin 9  ARLB009
From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  February 23, 2015
To all radio amateurs 

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ARLB009 Joseph Palsa, K3WRY, Appointed as Virginia Section Manager

Joseph Palsa, K3WRY, has been appointed Virginia Section Manager. An
ARRL Life Member from Richmond, Palsa succeeds Carl Clements, W4CAC,
of Portsmouth, who has stepped down due to increased work
commitments. Palsa's appointment is effective immediately, and he
will complete the current term of office, which continues until
March 31, 2016.

ARRL Field Services and Radiosport Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, made
the appointment of Palsa in consultation with ARRL Roanoke Division
Director Dr Jim Boehner, N2ZZ. Clements had been the Virginia
Section Manager since 2008. He also had served in the post from 2001
until 2006.

An Amateur Radio operator for more than 50 years, Palsa has been
serving as Virginia State Government Liaison. During 2014, he was
president of the Richmond Amateur Radio Club. In past years, he has
held ARRL Field Organization positions as Official Bulletin Station,
Official Observer, and Official Emergency Station. Active in ARES,
he has received two ARRL Public Service Awards. Palsa enjoys DXing,
contesting, and public service communication.
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