Assistant Division Director for Radio Scouting

SCOUTING AND AMATEUR RADIO … it’s something we call “Radio Scouting”.  Scouting has incorporated projects, activities, and awards involving Radio almost since its beginning.  The West Gulf Division has taken the initial steps to further Radio Scouting in the Division through the appointment of positions at the Division and Section levels.

This is a Division level appointment.  This candidate will work with the 4 Assistant Section Managers for Radio Scouting.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Appointment Description:  Assistant Division Director for Radio Scouting

The ADD for Radio Scouting should be an active “Radio Scouter” in the Division and preferably be acquainted with the Radio Scouting activities and opportunities in both the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs covered by the Division.  As such, the ADD is preferably a registered member of either the BSA or GSUSA, or, both.

The ADD for Radio Scouting shall establish contact with all Section Managers in the Division to encourage the appointment of Assistant Section Managers for Radio Scouting.  The ADD shall participate, as requested by the Section Manager, in the evaluation and recommendation of candidates for the ASM position.

The ADD for Radio Scouting shall act as a resource for the ASMs for Radio Scouting involving establishment, promotion, and maintenance of the Radio Scouting programs in each respective Section.  To that end, the ADD shall be thoroughly familiar with the Appointment Description for the ASM for Radio Scouting.

The ADD for Radio Scouting shall participate in regular discussions with ARRL HQ, National BSA and National GSUSA regarding the Radio Scouting program and how best to improve the program nationally and in the Division.

The ADD for Radio Scouting shall provide regular performance measurements and reports to the Division Director.

The ADD for Radio Scouting must be an ARRL Full Member, holding at least a Novice class license.

Recruitment of new hams and ARRL members is an integral part of the job of every ARRL appointee.  Appointees should take advantage of every opportunity to recruit a new ham or member to foster the growth of Field Organization programs, and our abilities to serve the public.

• Alan W. Cross, WA5UZB – STX –
• Jerome Doerrie, K5IS – OK –
• Carla Dyer, K5RLA – NTX – Membership
• John Dyer, AE5B – NTX – Membership
• Clay Emert, K5TRW – STX – VE Activities
• Paul Gilbert, KE5ZW – STX – Public Safety
• Jo Ann Keith, KA5AZK – NTX – NTS
• Rick Kirchhof, NG5V – STX – HSMM MESH
• Frank Krizan, KR5N – NTX – 
• Gary Lewis, WG5L – WTX –
• Mark Kleine, N5HZR – OK – Section Manager
• Joseph C. Makeever, W5HS – STX – VE Activities
• Eddie Manley, K5EMS – OK- Legislative Affairs
• Dave Martin, K5YFO – NTX – MARS
• Jory McIntosh, KJ5RM – NTX –
• Mark Mireles, AD5CA – STX – 
• J David Overton W5JDO – WTX – Section Manager
• Kevin O’Dell, N0IRW – OK – Membership
• Wilma O’Dell, W5WRO – OK- Membership
• Glen Reid, K5FX – STX – EmComm
• Roger H. Runnels, WA5WCY – STX – 
• Steven Lott Smith, KG5VK – NTX – Section Manager
• Harris Swan, K5MWC – NTX –
• Lewis Thompson, W5IFQ – STX – MARS
• Bob C. Ward, WA5ROE – WTX – 
• Tom Whiteside, N5TW – STX – Digital Mode
• Stuart Wolf, KF5NIX – STX – Section Manager

Last updated on; 01/04/2025

• Vice Director, West Gulf Division (Current)
• South Texas Section Manager (2009-2018)
• Founder and member of TDEM Communication Coordination Group (CCG)
• Member of FEMA Region VI Regional Emergency Communication Working Group
• West Gulf Division Legislative Assistant
• Assistant Director for Emergency Communications
• Regional ARCHES Liaison to CATRAC (Current)
• Member and Past President of the Austin Amateur Radio Club
• Member and past Emergency Coordinator, Travis Co ARES

Accomplishments and activities

• Wrote, and saw passed into law, the Ham Radio addition to Ready Texan Act
• Contributed to the bill, passed into law, that created the Communication Coordination Group (CCG)
• Co-Authored DHS Office of Emergency Communication Auxiliary Communicator Field Guide (AuxFOG)
• Working with WGD SM and SEC’s developed the WGD Training Matrix
• Implemented the STX Central Texas Hospital Communications Program
• Developed and implemented the WGD Communication Task Forces

Link to Lee’s ARRL profile

• Director, West Gulf Division (Current)
• Vice Director, West Gulf Division (July 2010 – January 2019)
• Assistant Director (January 2009 – July 2010)
• Legislative Action Assistant (February 2007 – January 2009)
• Assistant Amateur Radio Section Chief, Texas Division of Emergency Management Communications Coordination Group (current)
• Co-founder and Director, Texas Ham Pac – Amateur Radio’s first and only political action committee (current)
• Co-founder, Texas Amateur Radio EmComm Fund – Texas’ EmComm funding source
• Life Member ARRL
• Diamond Club Member
• ARES Member STX District 7
• Member, Central Texas DX and Contest Club
• Member, Austin Amateur Radio Club

Other Associations and Affiliations

Link to John’s ARRL profile