If you’ve read my blog at all in the past, you know I’m not a fan of David Minster, NA2AA, ARRL’s current CEO. He’s driving down membership, which is now well under 20% of licensed radio amateurs. He’s driving away staffers, too. The latest to go is Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, ARRL’s Education and Learning Manager. In my humble opinion, his tenure has been a disaster.
It’s a mystery to me how the majority on the ARRL Board of Directors continue to support him and pay him the big bucks. According to Frank, K4FMH, Minster’s total compensation is in the ballpark of $350,000 per year. The question isn’t whether or not the CEO should get paid that much, but rather should this particular CEO get that much?
I guess the majority of directors do think he’s worth it. That says a lot about them, I think. And, if they don’t think he’s worth it, why does Minster still have a job?
At any rate, if you’re thinking along these same lines, and would like to show your disapproval, send me a buck (I’m good on QRZ), and I’ll send you one of my “NO MINSTER” buttons as shown above. They are 2-1/4 in. in diameter, and are the perfect thing to wear to the next ARRL member forum.
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