The annual Executive Committee meeting of IARU R2 was held in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, last July 15 and 16. All annual reports were reviewed and discussed, as well as the situation of each Member Society; future plans were discussed, and there were comments about the situation of amateur radio, especially in the region. All those present were very satisfied with the results and confirmed their commitment to continue working for the benefit of their respective member societies and of amateur radio. EC members visited ARRLs headquarters in Newington, a few minutes from the hotel where the meeting was held.
ARRLs National Centennial Convention was held on July 17 – 19 immediately after the meeting, with the presence of more than 1,000 radio amateurs both from the United States and from all regions of the world. Representing IARU Region 2 were most board members, who were greeted very warmly by ARRL officers. At the gala banquet, along with other institutions from all parts of the world, representing IARU R2, President Leandro and Secretary Molina presented a plaque to the ARRL with congratulations on their 100th anniversary and in recognition of its work in favor of radio amateurs throughout the world.
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