Section Manager election results announced

In the only contested Section Manager race in the spring election cycle, Sterling Eanes, AK1K, has been re-elected to a second term as ARRL New Hampshire Section Manager. He received 277 votes, while challenger Russell Santos, K1TSV, polled 236 votes. Ballots were counted May 22 at ARRL Headquarters.

A radio amateur since 1962, Eanes has a keen interest in emergency communications and Field Day. He also offers a training program for those who climb towers and provide ground support, so they can put up towers and antennas safely and efficiently.

Elsewhere, John Dyer, AE5B, will be returning to the West Texas Section Manager's post he once held when he succeeds outgoing SM Bill Lawless, W5WRL, who did not run for a new term. Dyer, who ran unopposed in the current election cycle, served as West Texas SM from October 2002 through June 2005.

Several incumbent SMs faced no opposition in their bids for new terms and were declared elected: Bob Beaudet, W1YRC, Rhode Island; Jim Cross, WI3N, Maryland-DC; Dick Flanagan, K7VC, Nevada; Charles McConnell, W6DPD, San Joaquin Valley; and Mel Parkes, NM7P, Utah.

Terms for all successful candidates in the current election cycle begin July 1.

A re-solicitation for nominations for Section Manager in Northern New Jersey will be announced in July and August editions of QST.