The American Radio Relay League, founded in 1914, is a non-profit membership organization that:

• Represents US Radio Amateurs in government and public relations matters

• Promotes interest in Amateur Radio communications and experimentation

• Maintains high standards of conduct among Amateur Radio operators

• Supports volunteers who use Amateur Radio to help others

• Provides information & services to enhance the Amateur Radio experience

• Publishes a monthly journal, QST, plus many other Amateur Radio books

Dick Norton, N6AA

Director - ARRL Southwestern Division

The ARRL Southwestern Division encompasses Southern California and Arizona.  The Division is headed by a Director and Vice Director elected by the ARRL membership residing in the Division.  As a member of the 15-member Board of Directors, your Division Director is responsible for policy and governance of the League.  The Division includes five ARRL Sections.  Each section is headed by a Section Manager elected by the ARRL members residing in the section.  Sections are comprised as follows:

Section Managers are responsible for administering the ARRL Field Organization within their area, including the selection of leadership appointees.