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In this edition:
* G. Gould Smith, WA4SXM Steps Down from AMSAT BoD, VP-User Services Positions
* Upcoming ARISS Contacts
* Upcoming Satellite DX
* 2014 Spring CubeSat Developers' Workshop Registration Now Open
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 054.01
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
February 23, 2014
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G. Gould Smith, WA4SXM Steps Down from AMSAT BoD, VP-User Services Positions
G. Gould Smith, WA4SXM of Knoxville, TN has resigned as an AMSAT Board of
Directors member as well as his position as
VP-User Services on the AMSAT Senior
Leadership Team. Gould notified AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW of his
decision via an e-mail that states in part, It is with deep regret that I must
resign my AMSAT positions of BoD member and VP of User Services. AMSAT has
played a major part in my life over the last 25 years; the incredible people
have made it such a great pleasure.
Gould has persevered despite chronic health issues, but recent severe medical
issues have precluded him from active participation in AMSAT for some time.
Gould noted, I had hoped that I would be able to
contribute this year, but that
hasn't worked out. The organization needs to have contributing people in these
positions.
In his reply to Goulds notification, Barry responded in part, I'm sorry to
receive your resignation; you have done so much for AMSAT over the years.
Under AMSAT By-Laws, the position of an AMSAT
board member who resigns is filled
by the First Alternate elected in the prior election. JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JWM
steps up as a board member as she was the first
runner up in the 2013 election
cycle. She will remain on the Board through the 2014 election cycle later this
summer, when this position will be open for election by the membership. The
VP-User Services position is currently open.
Gould has been an AMSAT member since 1989 and a life member since 1998. An
Advanced Class license holder, Gould became
immediately involved with AMSAT once
he joined, first as an Area Coordinator, then as a prolific writer of various
Guides that have been donated by Gould to AMSAT for publication.
Among the books written by Gould and updated each year include Decoding
Telemetry started in 1990 which later became The AMSAT-NA Digital Satellite
Guide in 1994 and published until 2008; The RS Satellite Operating Guide
published from 1993-1997 became the Analog Satellites Operating Guide in 1998
which in turn became the Getting Started in
Amateur Satellites in 2003. Getting
Started in Amateur Satellites has been updated each year, and AMSAT intends to
release a revised edition at the 2014 Dayton Hamvention with materials
contributed by various authors.
Adding to his considerable body of work for AMSAT, Gould became a member of the
AO-51 command team in 2006 after he wrote a book on the satellite in 2005.
AO-51 Development, Operation and Specifications described the satellites
construction, launch, experiments and hardware specifications.
Goulds writing has graced the pages of AMSAT JOURNAL over the years covering a
variety of topics as well a numerous papers presented at AMSATs Annual Space
Symposiums. Gould saw needs within the organization and filled them, such as
writing books that were useful to both newcomer and old hand alike.
As Director-Field Operations starting in 2004, Gould led a vibrant and
enthusiastic team of area coordinators who represent AMSAT at the local level,
giving club presentations, serving as Elmers, and representing AMSAT at local
hamfests. From 2005-2012, Gould also served as the Team Leader for AMSATs
participation at the Dayton Hamvention, including booth design and staffing,
developing support materials, and serving as a
forum speaker on various topics.
As VP-User Services starting in 2008, Goulds responsibilities broadened to
include the AMSAT Journal, AMSAT News Service, Electronic Services (including
the AMSAT website and electronic mail), Contests and Awards, as well as Field
Operations with team leaders assigned to each area reporting to Gould.
Gould was first elected by the membership to the AMSAT Board of Directors in
2008. As a BoD member he was actively engaged in
the strategic direction of the
organization,
